Has it always been your dream to own your own boat? If so, you can hardly be blamed. Having the freedom to set sail whenever you wish, accompanied by your friends and loved ones, is an ideal mode of leisure for many. In reality, however, boats can be especially expensive. For this reason, the market…
Before you take your new boat on the water, there are some things you should take care of first. To get started, you should thoroughly clean your boat. Not only does this make for a better experience for your passengers, but it can help keep you safe on the water as well. You should also…
If you are new to boating, you might find that you have much to learn about. Aside from the basics–knowing how to operate a boat, for starters–there are a number of other aspects to boat ownership that you would be wise to educate yourself on. For example, do you know how to complete basic maintenance…
Buying a new boat can be a uniquely exciting time. After years of saving, and perhaps months of research, you finally found the boat that is right for you and your family. After haggling with the seller on the price, you were able to negotiate a fair offer, and now the keys to your new…
Have you recently purchased your own boat? If so, you are likely eager to get out on the water and begin making memories with your friends and family. As you start making plans, packing your supplies, and hitching your boat to your trailer, it may be helpful to make sure that your paperwork is all…
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…
There may be a few reasons that lead to Changing the Name of a Boat in Canada. Maybe you just got bored of the previous name and want to rename it. Perhaps the name was a reference to someone who is no longer with you, or, perchance, you just want to “rebrand” your ship. Regardless…
Summer is already here, but your documents are not. Whether you need to renew your about-to-expire licence, you have just bought your own boat, or you need to get an Application for a Pleasure Craft Licence read on to find out how to do it, on this step by step guide. Step one – Definition…
If that is the question you are wondering, we have got a simple answer for you: It is a requirement from Transport Canada when transferring the ownership of a boat. So, if you are planning to buy or sell a vessel in Alberta, you will need a Bill of Sale for an Alberta boat. Bill…
Are you about to execute a transaction and the other person asks for a Bill of Sale for your Alberta Boat and you are not exactly sure of what that means? No worries, we can help you. In this article we will guide you step by step on when you need a bill of sale…