Buying a boat can represent a significant milestone in your life. Before you enter this new seafaring phase, however, you will want to make sure that you understand boat registration in Ontario. Unlike licensing, boat registration is not compulsory, but it can be a wise way to protect your investment. By having a solid grasp…
Registering a vessel with Transport Canada will be very important in order for a lot of boats to be able to operate commercially and provide services. This is just as important for privately-owned vessels as it is for the ones that provide government services. Let’s talk about the process for registration of a government vessel…
Coming into ownership of a boat does not always follow a traditional path. If you have somehow stumbled across or found a boat, you will want to learn about registering a boat in Ontario without ownership. Registering your boat is crucial to its legal operation, so if you find yourself in this rather unique circumstance,…
Getting your boat documentation with Transport Canada can be quite a complicated process if you don’t have the proper guidance. Pleasure craft owners wonder if they have to register their boat and operators ask if they need to get a commercial boat license in Canada. Who can answer these questions? Well, us. Our team is…
When looking for a place to take your boat out, you could do a lot worse than in Ontario, Canada. With more than 250,000 lakes–roughly one-fifth of the world’s freshwater supply–the possibilities for fishing and other boating activities are endless. If you have recently purchased a boat as a resident of the province, or if…
When you first decided to purchase a boat, you probably envisioned yourself out on the open water, the wind in your hair, and not a care in the world. You may not have realized just how much paperwork would need to be completed before you left the shore. Still, having the correct and current documentation…
We all know just how important it is to maintain your boat documentation in order. What happens if you misplace it, though? Let’s go over what you should you in case you lost boat ownership in Ontario. Keeping Your Registration in Order You went through all that trouble to get your registration in the first…
With the weather finally turning to spring some may be wanting to purchase a boat for summer fun but you might be purchasing from an American manufacturer. If that’s the case you could be wondering how does importing a boat into Canada works. One of the easiest ways to get it done is to hire…
For many people, purchasing a luxury boat or yacht may be a dream. You imagine relaxing in beautiful weather on calm waters with your family or friends or sailing to new areas to enjoy. Owning a ship does not have to be just a pipe dream, but it does take some careful planning on your…
There’s nothing quite like the joy of owning your first boat. Instead of having to be a guest on someone else’s vessel or taking the wheel for a bit, you are now in control. You’re in charge, what you say goes. There’s a freedom that comes with it. That freedom is exciting but it’s also…