Have you recently purchased a boat or yacht in Canada? If so, chances are you’re brimming with excitement over the possibilities that await you on the open seas. Being a responsible boat owner, you’re probably also planning on getting your vessel registered with Transport Canada as soon as possible. If you’ve taken a look at…
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…
Purchasing a boat can be an exciting time in your life. The prospect of setting sail on the open water, and the newfound feeling of freedom that you’ll experience, are unmatched pleasures in life. As you’ve no doubt shopped around, you’ve learned that a boat is a major investment, and as such there is a…
Canada has many beautiful waterways that are perfect for boaters seeking a wilderness adventure. There are plenty of reasons to see the Great White North from the water, regardless of whether or not you live in Canada. Even a small glimpse of its natural splendor is something to be treasured. Furthermore, Canadians extend a warm…
There are many different reasons for which you may decide to name a boat, and they can be personal. Maybe you want to name it after someone you love. Perhaps you want to honor someone who was in your life and is no longer part of it. Perchance you need to keep the name professional,…
Owning a boat especially a big one, like a yacht not only requires a large investment up-front, but there are substantial maintenance fees involved as well. Sometimes, as a boat owner, bareboat chartering your vessel can make a lot of sense. Think of it like renting out your car you can command a fee from…
Home to over 20% of the entire world’s water supply, there are not many destinations for boaters in the world like Ontario. Whether you are navigating for fun, sailing for a living, fishing for the sake of it or catching fish to sell them later, you will have to have your own boat. And if…
If you want to honor someone who is special to you, do not want to have your license number displayed for aesthetic reasons, or just need to have your boat registered for any other cause, then this article is for you: we will explain how to include your vessel in the boat name registry, giving…
If you happen to be an owner of a boat that is going to be used for official Canadian government purposes, there are some things that you should know. For one, it is mandatory that your vessel be registered with Transport Canada. This means that you will need to file an official Application for Registration…
If you’re purchasing, or by another means acquiring a vessel that’s been registered with the Canadian government, you should know that the registration can be easily transferred. In the event that ownership is being transferred, you can file a Transfer of Canadian Registration and ensure that all of your documentation is in place. Here are…