After months of research, comparison shopping, and more, you are ready to take the plunge. You did your due diligence and found a vessel that is the perfect size and has all you want. Importantly, the boat is right in the price range of what you can afford. Closing the deal can be one of…
When setting sail, your Canada boat registration is just as important as your safety equipment, for it’s the certificate that validates your operations. Should you lose it, it’s very important that you replace it promptly. The Problem with Losing your Boat Registration Nowadays, more and more documents can be kept and used simply as digital…
Before buying a boat in Canada, ask yourself what type of boat is best suited for your boating likes and interests. A powerboat may come in the form of a weekend cottage, holiday cruiser, a gathering place for dockside entertaining, or a runabout. A lot of boaters like nothing better than seeking adventure on shallow…
One of the great aspects of boating is that it is a lifelong hobby. If your circumstances have changed and you’re thinking about upgrading to a nicer vessel, you may want to sell your current boat. In this event, you will want to know how to write a bill of sale for a boat in…
While the idea of buying a boat in Canada for a water adventure is exciting, you still need to be clear about the buying process. Purchasing a boat is not just about buying a vessel and operating it. You still need to know the rules about licensing, operation, and registration. Otherwise, authorities can assess heavy…
The National Vessel Registry Center is an excellent resource for any boaters in Canada interested in learning more about boat safety and the rules governing boats in the country. On the National Vessel Registry Center website, you may find a wealth of information, including boat registration and license requirements. The process of acquiring a boat…
Does it seem like you spend more time dealing with federal boat registration in Canada than you have to? Have you felt like completing vessel registration is the kind of thing that should only take a few minutes, yet it seems like it takes you forever? If you’ve felt that way, you certainly aren’t alone.…
Properly documenting your vessel, like most bureaucratic processes, might seem complicated at first, but it doesn’t have to be. The thing that a lot of vessel owners get stuck on is the difference between license and registration. Which one should they get? What will the process look like for your particular vessel? Here’s a brief…
If you are superstitious, renaming your boat will involve more than just a couple of steps, as sea lore has always stressed that changing the name of a boat is bad luck. Besides legally changing your boat’s name, you also have to remove all remnants of the former name and hold de-naming and renaming ceremonies.…
Purchasing a boat and registering it might have been an exciting experience; nevertheless, many steps were involved. The procedure maybe was confusing if you had never processed a boat registration. This is especially true if you have yet to gain expertise on it. Now for renewing, getting an early start is crucial for ensuring that…