If you’re a Canadian boat owner, one of the most important things you need to do is get your Canadian vessel documentation. In today’s blog article, we’ll walk you through the first steps of getting started! Documentation is essential for establishing that you are the vessel’s owner and for helping to safeguard the rights that…
There is a considerable probability that a U.S. citizen has approached you, a Canadian vessel owner, about purchasing your vessel. In most cases, a U.S. citizen interested in purchasing a Canadian boat does so because of a personal connection to the country. When selling a boat to a U.S. citizen, you must put yourself in…
You want to buy a new boat, but need to obtain a mortgage in order to afford the cost. In order to take out a mortgage, you will most likely be required by the lender to register your vessel with Transport Canada. Only vessels which have been registered in this form are allowed to have…
If you are a person who owns a Canadian vessel, you may be thinking about whether or not it is worthwhile to live aboard your boat full-time. There are several reasons you might consider making your vessel your home, even though there are certain disadvantages, such as the cooler weather and the restricted access to…
When you own and operate a large commercial vessel, you take on a great deal of responsibility. You need to make sure your crew and anyone else aboard the ship is safe and taken care of. You also need to make sure everything about your ship is up to current regulations. In Canada, the regulations…
When you own a commercial boat in Canada, there are regulations that you need to comply with. That way you can get your vessel in the water and operational. As a first-time owner, it’s important that you familiarize yourself with all the regulations that you need to adhere to. Thus, you can be sure your…
“Bareboat charters in Canada” can sound odd when a person first hears it, like someone is chartering a completely empty boat so they can drift off into the ocean. It’s actually a great way for owners to get more out of their boats. Purchasing a boat is quite an investment, both in terms of money…
If you’re recently bought a new boat, it is in your best interest to know how to change a vessel’s name and port of registry. You may be advised against doing so by other sailors, who tell you it’s bad luck. Whether changing your boat’s name would anger the gods of the sea is up…
It is a wonderful feeling when you buy your first luxury boat, yacht, or other pleasure craft. Whether you buy the vessel brand new or get one that is previously owned from a dealer, broker or previous owner does not matter you still get the thrill of having a boat of your own and taking…
There are a lot of details involved when buying and selling a vessel. Some of these details are unnoticed and may delay the transactions. The security restrictions have brought in more requirements that need to be fulfilled. There is more information that you need to fill up such as a Form 6 Bill of Sale…