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How To Rename A Boat Legally

Understanding Changing a Boat Name in Canada

changing a boat name

In the vast and storied waters of maritime tradition, the act of naming a vessel is both an art and a necessity. Boat owners across Canada take renaming their vessel seriously, ensuring it reflects its spirit and identity. But there may come a time when they desire or need to change the boat’s name. Whether…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | May 9, 2024

in Boat Name, Change the Name of a Boat, How To Rename A Boat Legally, Name of A Boat  

How to Rename a Boat Legally in Ontario?

How to Rename a Boat Legally

Are you ready to buy a boat of your very own? Have you been saving the necessary funds, and perusing for sale listings in online and print marine publications? Maybe you have already landed on the vessel of your dreams and it is time to pull the trigger and make an offer. While boating is…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 20, 2023

in How To Rename A Boat Legally  

Here’s How to Rename a Boat Legally

How To Rename A Boat Legally

Most seafaring individuals will tell you to be wary of changing the name of a boat. It is an old superstition that dates back to Greek mythology, as it is said that Poseidon–the God of the Sea–must maintain an accurate ledger of all boats on the water. Since changing the name of a vessel would…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in How To Rename A Boat Legally  

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