So, you’ve been dreaming about buying a boat for ages. You’ve scrimped and saved, checked out the latest models and nearby marinas. But then someone rains on your parade and tells you that buying a Canadian vessel is a bad investment. This is not necessarily the case, but before shelling out all your hard-earned cash, read…
Buying a Motor for a Canadian Vessel
If you want to buy a motor for a Canadian vessel, an outboard motor might be the answer. But what kind, and how many? Is bigger really better? While you might automatically think that a four-stroke is better than a two-stroke, that’s not necessarily the case. From a technical point of view, this is the difference between the…
What you Should Know About Tides and your Canadian Vessel
Even if you feel you have made all the preparations you need to make for your next deep sea adventure, consider this: as prepared as you’ll ever be, your boat is just a tiny dot on a massive ocean subject to powerful tides. These tides are so powerful that you could get taken far out into…
The Best Boating Accessories for a Licensed Pleasure Craft 2018
Owning a boat is just as good as you can enjoy using it. There are accessories that you can get for your boat, which will go a long way in making your experience better. Accessories for a licensed pleasure craft make it easier for you to enjoy going to the sea. There are different types…
How to Host the Perfect Memorial Service on a Canadian Vessel
Hosting an event is not usually one of the easiest things you can do. The challenges of normal event planning apply even when you are organizing the event on a boat. One of the first things you need to do is make sure you have a pleasure cart license Ontario. A memorial service should go…
Can a Canadian Vessel be stored in freshwater and saltwater?
Buying a boat is a good thing. You have this special feeling about it. You might even feel invincible. This is because you are now able to take to the oceans over the weekend, go fishing, or even throw a party in the middle of the ocean. Well, just like a car needs a good…
The Transport in Canada: Private Boat Charter vs. Join in Tours
The concept of join in tours is built around affordability. There are a lot of people who would love to get a taste of the boating experience but cannot afford private charters. Take note that this is different from boat sharing. Boat sharing is a peer-to-peer boat sharing agreement between the boat owner and…
Insider tips on Canadian Vessel Sharing
The concept of boat sharing is not a new thing. It works like Airbnb. There are many boat rental companies they make it easy for people to rent or even buy boats, or just to help you enjoy a boating experience. It works on the principle of peer-to-peer sharing. People are simply offering up…
Obtaining the Right Canadian Registry Certificate
When you purchase a pleasure vessel in Canada, you get the option of either licensing your craft with Transport Canada or seeking a registration certificate. You must choose one or the other, and while there is no cost for licensing your craft, registration does carry a fee. However, if you are carrying a marine mortgage…
Why You Should be Importing a Vessel into Canada
When you are looking to purchase a boat, either a brand new one or one that is used from a private owner or broker, you may find that you need to expand your search outside of your immediate area so that you can find what you want at the best price for you. When you…