Sure, there are plenty of places you can go to in Canada to buy different pleasure crafts and ships. Sources are plentiful, but you may have your eye on something brand new that is built in the United States to your specifications. Perhaps you have seen something from a broker on the secondary market but…
Given all the paperwork involved in boat ownership, it’s bound to get confusing at some point or another. We know that everything related to boat numbers in Canada can be a lot, so let us help. Here’s everything you need to know as part of this process. The Guide to Boat Numbers in Canada As…
Are you looking into changing boat registration in Ontario? Whether you need to change a boat’s name, address, or hailing port, we have all the forms you might need to do so. Changing Boat Registration in Ontario We know that any sort of bureaucratic paperwork can feel tedious or annoying, which is why we want…
One of the best things about boating is that it is an activity almost anyone can enjoy. No matter what age you happen to be, you can find pleasure in a day out on the water. Whether you enjoy sightseeing in the tranquility of nature, or if you are an avid fisherman or water sports…
Every government around the world has an agency that oversees the transportation policies and regulations set forth by the country. These departments have a great responsibility today. Specially, with the conditions that exist in the world today and with the ever-expanding modes of transportation that come up. People are adding more vehicles and vessels to…
Purchasing a boat gives you the opportunity to do some wonderful things. You can take a special trip around the Canadian waters. Or maybe travel to foreign areas that you can see in a brand-new way. If you have purchased a boat for yourself, either for pleasure or commercial purposes, and you reside in Canada,…
If you recently purchased your first pleasure craft and are anxious to get it out on the water, there are some steps that you need to take first before your boat can be out there legally. For pleasure craft in Canada, you get the option of licensing a craft or registering it. Boats that are…
When you are looking to register your vessel, whether it is a commercial vessel or a pleasure vessel, there are certain regulations you must follow so that your boat can receive the registration you need from Transport Canada. As you look at the registration forms, you will see there are requirements regarding the size of…
When everything is in place such as the agreed price, your Canadian Vessel Documentation will be needed. A Canadian official number is provided to a vessel once you apply for documentation. The boat will be marked with its official number, name, and hailing port when the ship documentation is issued. The official number remains with 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.…