At first glance, the “Small Vessel Registry” may sound odd. It almost seems like something out of a kid’s movie. Like, the Registry for Small Vessels where all of the tiny boats go. In reality, this registry is for certain vessels in Canada. Not all vessels have to get this kind of registration, in fact,…
Importing a Boat into Canada? Here’s What You Need to Know
With the weather finally turning to spring some may be wanting to purchase a boat for summer fun but you might be purchasing from an American manufacturer. If that’s the case you could be wondering how does importing a boat into Canada works. One of the easiest ways to get it done is to hire…
Do I Need to Display my Canada Pleasure Craft Licence?
Isn’t it great owning a new boat? You now have the freedom of getting out on the water and enjoying scenery that most people don’t have the pleasure to. When it comes to being a new boat owner there are plenty of legal requirements involved in your pleasure craft. For that reason, it’s best to…
Buying a Used or New Vessel Out of Canada
Canadian yacht enthusiasts have a habit of buying vessels out of the country. This is because they’re either interested in US-made or other foreign boats, or are simply looking for a better price. While you might be getting what you want, do you know about the entire process of purchasing vessels from the US and other…
Dealing with Transport Canada for Boat Registration
Owning a boat has always been a goal of yours. You long to get out on the water, whether it is to go fishing, just spend time on the water alone, or have a fantastic ship to take your friends and family out on whenever you want a great experience. Now that you have taken…
Why You Might Perform a Vessel Search by Name
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…
Where to Get Form 1 Application for Registry
Boat registration for your pleasure craft is just one of the steps you go through before you can legally put your boat in Canadian waters. Registration is not mandatory for pleasure crafts, but it does provide you with certain benefits when you are part of the national registry of vessels. If you are new to…
Lost and Abandoned Boat Ownership
Stumbling upon an abandoned boat can be an interesting find. You might have wondered how a person would go about claiming an abandoned vessel. To understand if you’ve actually found an abandoned vessel, it’s good to know the exact definition. “Abandoned vessel” is defined as “a vessel that has been relinquished, left, or given up…
Our Pleasure Craft Electronic Licensing System
Your pleasure craft should be exactly that: something which brings you great pleasure. There’s nothing quite like taking your pleasure craft out on Canadian waters. Lying out in the summer sun, going through the waves on a warm summer night that’s just a small piece of the enjoyment a pleasure craft can bring. As of…
Refresher Course to Importing a Boat Trailer Into Canada
Have you been wondering how to go about importing a boat trailer into Canada? An easy solution is to hire a broker and allow them to complete the processes for you. Going about it this way will likely cost you time to find a broker and then the money to pay them. If you wish…