Are you an avid fan of the outdoors? Are you looking for a new way to spend time out in nature with your friends and family? Buying your own boat can be an effective gateway to hours of leisure and enjoyment. Alberta, with its scenic wilderness and bountiful waterways, is in many ways a logical…
In many ways, Ontario is a boater’s paradise. Home to more than 250,000 lakes, this Canadian province holds nearly one-fifth of the entire world’s fresh water supply. With such bountiful opportunities for boating, it is no wonder that people flock from all over to get out on Ontario’s waters. If you are a current Ontario…
Many of life’s major purchases call for taking out a loan. Whether you are buying a home or a new automobile, chances are you will be financing the cost with the help of a lender. This is a fairly common practice, and for good reason–most of us simply do not have that much cash laying…
One of the great things about boats is that they come in all shapes and sizes. While fundamentally accomplishing the same goal of traversing the water, a small canoe and, say, a large commercial barge can serve very different purposes. Just as vessels can play different roles, so too can their documentation needs vary. If…
One of the great things about boating is that it can be a lifelong hobbie. As your life evolves and changes, you can always count on your boat being there to take you out on the water and away from the stresses back on land. If your circumstances have changed to the point where you…
If you are new to boating, you might find yourself overwhelmed at how much there is to learn. Chances are, in searching for a boat to purchase, you received a crash course in the different types of pleasure craft that are out there. Provided you have acquired your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), you have…
Purchasing a boat can be a major investment. While the recreational possibilities are nearly endless when you own your own boat, such a vessel can come at a sizable cost. Beyond the price tag of the boat itself, you also need to consider docking fees and other maintenance costs. With such a high cost of…
Has it always been a dream of yours to own your own boat? If so, you can hardly be blamed. Having the freedom to venture out on the water with your friends and family whenever you would like to is a great asset to your leisure time. Canada is home to a great bounty of…
If you’re planning to buy a new boat, nothing is cut-and-dried. You need to know what Canadian vessel registry paperwork to provide. Transport Canada requires new boat owners to follow a specific process when they’re buying a boat. The following information will help you sort out the details to streamline the buying process. Canadian Vessel…
If you’ve asked the question, “How A Boat Ownership Transfer Works?” you’re not alone. This question pops up from time to time. The simplest way is to go online and complete the transfer here on the National Vessel Registry Center site. We’ll get you through the steps with virtual ease. How A Boat Ownership Transfer…