Are you looking to document your recreational vessel? You might think that you need to get a Personal Watercraft Registration, but here in Canada that’s not exactly the case. Here’s what to do instead. Personal Watercraft Registration A lot of new vessel owners come to us asking about getting their personal watercraft registration, all without…
If you are an aspiring boat owner, the summer months are a reminder that you really should be out on the water. In Canada, we all toil away through long, arduous winters, spurred on by the knowledge that warmer weather is always just around the corner. What better way to enjoy these precious days than…
You are excited about buying a new pleasure craft. However, you don’t want to confine your vessel’s use to a weekend sailing trip or fishing for leisure. You also want to profit from your vessel. If you intend to use your boat as a multiple-use boat, you need to register a boat in Ontario or…
Some people want to live on their boat while enjoying the great outdoors. Typically, in Canada, this is done for vacation or weekend purposes. However, there are still those lovers of nature who wish to make their boat their home. Usually, you won’t be allowed to stay onboard all year long unless you moor your…
When purchasing a boat for the first time, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the terminology related to its various components. Knowing the different parts of a boat will enhance your understanding before venturing onto the open water. Being an occasional boater differs significantly from being a boat owner. A handful of boating experiences…
You’ve registered your boat in Canada. Hurray! You now have a registration number, boat name, and port of entry to display on your pleasure craft vessel. However, you’ll also need to report any registration changes to your boat in case you need to retrofit the vessel or decide to make some major (some even minor)…
With another beautiful Canadian boating season nearly upon us, you are probably eager to get out on the water. And, of course, why would you not be? Canada is home to hundreds of thousands of freshwater lakes and nearly endless, expansive coastlines. To put it another way, our nation can be aptly described as a…
Have you long fantasized about owning a boat of your own? Are you sick of spending your summer weekends stuck on the shore, gazing longingly at the boats that are out making waves? Well, there is no time like the present to turn that dream into a reality. When you purchase a boat, you are…
One of the unique things about boating as a hobby is that there are so many different types of boats out on the water. Whether you are looking to buy a sailboat, a fishing boat, or even a yacht, there are countless makes and models out there to choose from. When you are just beginning…