Some of the most common applications when it comes to boating registration aren’t the ones for a new one, they are ones to alter it. Now, there are specific forms to change the address or the name of the vessel, but some changes, in particular, will involve a boat ownership transfer. While this might seem…
A new vessel is an exciting venture… once you are done with the necessary paperwork, of course. Not that this has to be a lot, but it certainly is something you’ll have to focus on. First in the order of business, you will have to establish your boat ownership in Ontario. Let’s talk about the…
After months of research, comparison shopping, and more, you are ready to take the plunge. You did your due diligence and found a vessel that is the perfect size and has all you want. Importantly, the boat is right in the price range of what you can afford. Closing the deal can be one of…
Does it bother you thinking about having to sit down at your desktop computer for hours just to complete your Canadian boat registration? When you research how to license Canadian pleasure boats, does it annoy or frustrate you to the point that you just put it off till later? You’re not alone, not by any…
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…
As of this writing, it’s winter in North America. That means cold winds, snow and sleet everywhere, but perhaps particularly in Canada. It’s not a time that most people are focused on their boats. However, this is the perfect time to register your vessel with the Canadian Vessel Registry. That way, when the weather becomes…
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…
Owning a boat can prove to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. However, the process of acquiring one can be overwhelming, considering the many options available to buyers. If you’ve decided to turn to a foreign market for boat-shopping, you must follow the proper steps to know how to properly import a vessel into Canada.…
We live in the information age today, and the more information you have about anything can help you to make a better decision about what you want to do. Information can be critical to you when you are making a big purchase like buying a yacht. You want to make sure you are investing your…
Your new boat is a thing of beauty that you plan to take full advantage of whenever you can. You have long imagined the days where you could take a boat out into the open waters and enjoy your time there. Now that you are a boat owner, you need to make sure you are…