Once you purchase a boat, whether it is new from the manufacturer or used from a previous owner or broker, you will have to follow some steps to make sure it is appropriately licensed or registered. When you reside in Canada, the government agency that handles this process is Transport Canada. There is a difference…
Deciding that now is the right time for you to sell your boat or turn ownership over to a family member may not always be an easy choice. Still, there are definitely a few good reasons for you to do so. Whether you are looking to buy a new boat or you just think the…
Boating is one of the great recreations that exist today. Millions of people around the world love taking a ship out on the lakes, rivers, and oceans for an hour or two, or for days or weeks at a time so they can see things that might typically never get the opportunity to look at.…
It is rare in the world we live in today for one person or family to stay at the same home for a lifetime. People grow, and change, families grow, we change jobs, or just want to go someplace different. When any of these circumstances arise, we pack up and move to a new location.…
While you may have thought about owning a boat yourself since you were a child, the reality always seemed like it would never come true. Now an opportunity has come along where you can get a boat for a price that is reasonable to you, and you are ready to move on it. If you…
You have taken the plunge and bought that boat you were always dreaming about. After spending months looking through for sale advertisements online and locally, you finally saw one that was perfect for you and was available at the right price, and you closed the deal. Now that the boat legally belongs to you, before…
You are the proud owner of a vessel in British Columbia and want to make sure that you are fully compliant with the Coast Guard before you go out on the water. One of the things that you may be wondering is whether you need to register your vessel. There are several factors that will…
Are you trying to ensure that your vessel is fully licenced before you take it out in the water? There are specific rules and regulations regarding the licensing of pleasure boats in Canada, and if you want to get through the process relatively smoothly, then you may need to find someone to help you process…
You are the proud owner of a pleasure craft vessel in Canada and have successfully applied for a licence with the help of the National Vessel Registry Center. We have given you the tools you need to receive your Pleasure Craft Licence Card, and the boat Identification number from Transport Canada that comes with it.…
When you are operating a pleasure craft during your leisure hours in Canadian waters, you will need to make sure that you have obtained the right kinds of license. There are plenty of risks around in the open water, from high waves to other sailors, and so it is necessary for you to be clearly…