Sure, there are plenty of places you can go to in Canada to buy different pleasure crafts and ships. Sources are plentiful, but you may have your eye on something brand new that is built in the United States to your specifications. Perhaps you have seen something from a broker on the secondary market but…
You have been considering buying a boat for a long time now. You see friends and colleagues and all the fun they have with their boats every chance they get, and you long to live a life just like that. Think about all the fun you can have on your yacht or pleasure craft, going…
Purchasing a vessel, either for your own uses or as part of your business, can be a substantial investment for you. You put a lot of hard work and money into obtaining a boat, and it is only natural that you would want to be able to use it as quickly as you can. Many…
You have always done everything right when it comes to owning and operating your boat. You make sure the vessel is always in its best condition, is clean and safe to use, and that your paperwork is current and valid. Unfortunately, accidents happen to everyone along the way, and you can never plan on something…
Whether you purchase a boat that is brand new or one that is previously owned and used, there are procedures you must follow to make sure the boat is legal to be in the water in British Columbia (BC). Canadian law dictates that you must either register the vessel with Transport Canada or file for…
According to Canadian law, if you own a commercial vessel you need to register it with Transport Canada. The laws for pleasure vessels differ slightly, and while you must license your vessel, registration is not a mandatory process you must go through. There are some benefits to registration that may make it appeal to you,…
When you are first shopping for a large pleasure boat or yacht for yourself, it is likely that you will look at boats for sale from brokers or previous owners. A used vessel can be much cheaper than buying a brand new one will be, and it will still provide you with everything you want…
Owning and operating a commercial vessel is challenging and hard work. No matter what type of business you may run with your vessel, you need to make sure your boat is always safe and capable of performing the tasks in front of you. Beyond that, you also need to make sure your boat is registered…
You finally found the perfect pleasure boat, and it meets all your expectations and needs. You cannot wait to get it for yourself, but the one issue you have is that the boat is in the United States and you are in Canada. Since this is the first time you are purchasing a large vessel…
When you are shopping for a pleasure vessel or yacht for yourself in Canada, you may find that there are better options and prices available. Specially, if you buy your boat somewhere in the United States. Whether you buy the vessel new or on the secondary market, you can save some money on the transaction.…