All the Canadian Boat Transfer Papers, All in One Place

All the Canadian Boat Transfer Papers, All in One Place

Boating is a wonderful leisure activity that everyone should be able to enjoy. In truth, though, boats are expensive to both buy and maintain. For this reason, it is not unusual for individuals to purchase previously owned boats. In Canada, there is a fairly robust secondhand boat market, and for savvy individuals, there are certainly…

Rename a Boat Legally On Our Website

Rename a Boat Legally On Our Website

Any sailor worth their salt will warn you against changing the name of a boat. It is said to be bad luck by seafaring individuals, an affront to Poseidon, the God of the Sea. Of course, these are mere superstitions, and in truth, there are plenty of valid reasons to change the name of a…

A Basic Guide to Types of Boating Licenses in Canada

A Basic Guide to Types of Boating Licenses in Canada

Do you know that there are many kinds of boating licenses in Canada? It is essential to have a solid understanding of the many sorts of permits available in Canada and the activities that may be pursued with each one. This article will present an overview of the four primary categories of boating permits that…

Processing Your Bill of Sale With Transport Canada

Transport Canada Bill of Sale — Processing Your Bill of Sale With Transport Canada

Buying or selling a boat can be a lengthy and complicated process. If you’re thinking about upgrading to a nicer vessel, you might have several questions regarding the process of selling your current boat. In this event, you will want to know how to write a bill of sale for a boat in Canada. By…

Form 16 – Builder’s Mortgage

Form 16 - Builder's Mortgage

If you’re having a vessel built, and the financing for this project is coming from an outside lender via a builder’s mortgage, there will be documentation that will need to be submitted to the Canadian Registry of Vessels. The Form 16 – Builder’s Mortgage will ask for information regarding all mortgagors and mortgagees as they…

Changing the Name of a Boat: Dos and Don’ts

Changing the Name of a Boat: Dos and Don'ts

If you have spent any time around sailors or other seafaring individuals, you may be familiar with the superstitions that surround changing the name of a boat. It is said that it is bad luck to switch out the moniker on a vessel, and as such, doing so should be avoided at all costs. Of…

Form 8 – Declaration of Transmission

Form 8 - Declaration of Transmission

In the event of a transmission of ownership for a registered vessel, in instances of death, bankruptcy, or other lawful means, Transport Canada does require that they be notified with official documentation. Using what is called a Form 8 -Declaration of Transmission, which is a form that clearly delineates a change in vessel ownership, you…