If you own a multi-hull vessel that is not more than 15 meters in length this will commonly be a pontoon you can use the Form 4B – Tonnage Measurement of a Simple Multihull Vessel form when applying for your registration with Transport Canada. This document will ask that you fill in a series of measurements…
Buying a boat of any size is certainly cause for excitement. Whether you are purchasing a small canoe, or you are closing on a large yacht, the joys of the open sea can be on your horizon. Before you untie from the dock, however, there are some practical matters you may need to sort out.…
Have you recently purchased a previously owned boat? While you are likely excited about your investment and the leisure opportunities it will afford you, you may also be interested in making it your own. Maybe you are planning to give it a new paint job, or add some other decorative elements to tailor it more…
If you’re looking to buy a boat, you might be surprised by the variety of Alberta boat registration options you have. It’s essential to consider all the relevant information as you make your final choice about which option is ideal. Owning a watercraft is just one of the many options available to residents of Alberta.…
Are you building the boat of your dreams? Do you own a business that’s constructing a vessel tailor-made to your needs? As you’ll surely be aiming to have your boat registered with Transport Canada, it’s important that you submit a Form 15 – Vessel under Construction to the Canadian Registry of Vessels. This documentation will be…
One of the great aspects of boating is that vessels can come in all types of sizes, and serve an array of different purposes. In most cases, however, all vessels will require some sort of licensing or registration with the proper Canadian authorities. Even boats used for government purposes will need to go through a…
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…
There are many things to consider when registering a boat in Ontario, whether you’re new to the province or have owned a boat for years. It’s essential to know the requirements for a Transport Canada boat registration and what procedures must be followed to ensure your vessel follows all regulations. The province of Ontario has…
Buying a boat to sail across some of North America’s most wonderful lakes and rivers is a unique experience. But what documentation do you need? Vessel registration may be mandatory depending on the use you have planned for your ship. Knowing what kind of paperwork you need to operate your boat is a must to…
For boaters, there are not many destinations in the world better than Ontario, Canada. In fact, this Canadian province is home to more than one-fifth of the entire world’s water supply. With that in mind, it is no surprise that Ontario is home to ample amounts of freshwater lakes for boaters and outdoors enthusiasts to…