Registering your boat can be very intimidating given all the different ways in which it can be done. There are countless different permissions, forms, and applications through which you might have to go depending on your specific circumstances. Today, however, we want to focus on small vessels. Plenty of prospective or recent vessel owners have…
Imagine you are looking to buy a new pleasure craft to replace your old one. You might want to change it because you’d like a bigger one, or maybe you want to modernize yourself a bit. Every reason is valid. But if you want to sell the old one instead of keeping it, it’s important…
Are you looking for information on an old vessel for you or a friend? Doing some research on a ship you acquired or you want to? You can do a vessel documentation search by name on the National Vessel Registry Center. Historical Research of a vessel provides information from the Ship Registration Computer System Database…
We wish we had a simple answer for when people ask us “do you have to register a boat in Ontario?” but the answer is somewhat long. It will all depend on what kind of boat you have at hand and what you do with it. If you’re looking to know what the process will…
Before closing any money deal, it’s important to know how to do things correctly. You must learn how to write a bill of sale to make the ownership transfer official and protect yourself from possible legal consequences in the future. Dealing with penalties or taxes for a vessel that is no longer yours is quite…
Purchasing a boat can be a liberating experience. Finding yourself out on the open water with your friends and family, boating can give you an especially rewarding pastime. If you’re new to boat ownership, however, the registration process may seem complex to navigate. One fundamental aspect that you will want to understand is boat registration…
Are you looking into importing boat to Canada? Well, in such a case, it will be a good idea to know what to expect from the process nowadays. Here’s what you should be aware of. What You Should Know Before the Purchase It’s very important that, before you put forward any money or even make…
After you have bought or sold a vessel, the next step is to proceed with the transfer of license. This means that the money transaction is not enough, but the license has to be changed from one party to another as well. A Transfer of a Pleasure Craft Licence transfers the license number located on…
As any seasoned sailor will tell you, changing the name of a boat is bad luck. It’s a superstition that dates back to Greek mythology when changing a vessel’s name was seen as a personal affront to Poseiden, the God of the sea. Apart from offending any ancient deities, however, changing the name of a…
Abandoned boats are a very curious thing. After all, boats are an investment, so suddenly running into one can bring all the convenience and excitement of owning a boat without the financial burden. However, you also need to understand what comes with this overall process. Let’s take a look at your options when it comes…