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Tagged: Rename a Boat Legally

Can You Rename a Boat? A Step By Step Guide to the Renaming Process

Rename a Boat

Many people come to us asking “Can you rename a boat?”, not because it’s considered bad luck, but because they don’t know if it’s allowed. Don’t worry, it is, and here’s how you can do it. Our team is here to make sure this process is smooth for you. Can You Rename a Boat? There…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | September 1, 2023

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Can You Rename a Boat? Get the Answers

Can You Rename a Boat

Do you march to the beat of your own drummer? Do you appreciate being able to put your own stamp on things? If the answer is yes to both of those questions, then you probably are drawn to boating as a pastime. After all, when you have a boat of your own, you make your…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | August 16, 2023

in Renaming A Boat in Canada  

How to Rename a Boat Legally in Ontario?

How to Rename a Boat Legally

Are you ready to buy a boat of your very own? Have you been saving the necessary funds, and perusing for sale listings in online and print marine publications? Maybe you have already landed on the vessel of your dreams and it is time to pull the trigger and make an offer. While boating is…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 20, 2023

in How To Rename A Boat Legally  

Don’t Worry, It’s Not Bad Luck to Rename a Boat. Here’s How

bad luck to rename a boat

There’s nothing more maritime than superstitions, which have accompanied sailors and seafaring folks since time immemorial. One of these famous superstitions states that it’s bad luck to rename a boat, but how true is that? Let’s look into this. Is it Bad Luck to Rename a Boat? It’s an old superstition that it’s bad luck…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 12, 2023

in Renaming A Boat in Canada  

Rename a Boat Legally On Our Website

rename a boat legally

Any sailor worth their salt will warn you against changing the name of a boat. It is said to be bad luck by seafaring individuals, an affront to Poseidon, the God of the Sea. Of course, these are mere superstitions, and in truth, there are plenty of valid reasons to change the name of a…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

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