First things first, congrats on owning a boat and being a responsible boat owner! It’s always best to understand the legalities and requirements involved with owning your pleasure craft and looking up questions is one of the best ways to learn. One of the premier things to understand when learning about licence displays is that…
If you picturing yourself sailing through sunny coves and exploring the waters of tropical islands you might be interested in bareboat chartering. However, it’s not as easy as hopping on a sailboat and setting off. There are five essential things you must master before you take the plunge. The first of those five is the…
Yes, there is a difference! If you’ve got a boat from a dealership or from a previous owner there are rules and regulations you must follow. Following these regulations can get your out on the water sooner without any worries. These regulations cover both commercial and recreational and are set by Transport Canada. Transport Canada…
If you have been wondering what it takes to create a bill of sale you can find instructions here. A bill of sale is a document that is used in the transfers of sale from a boat owner to its new buyer. It is an important document that serves the purpose of providing proof of…
Whether you purchase a boat that is brand new or one that is previously owned and used, there are procedures you must follow to make sure the boat is legal to be in the water in British Columbia (BC). Canadian law dictates that you must either register the vessel with Transport Canada or file for…
Purchasing a vessel, either for your own uses or as part of your business, can be a substantial investment for you. You put a lot of hard work and money into obtaining a boat, and it is only natural that you would want to be able to use it as quickly as you can. Many…
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…
Owning your own boat can be a wonderful adventure and can open so many fun doors. If you’ve bought a recreational vessel you are probably looking forward to days spent out on the water with your friends and family and the possibility of sailing to places around the globe. If you’re a commercial vessel owner…
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…
So you bought that beautiful boat for yourself, and now you cannot wait for the right weather to come around so that you can get out on the water and enjoy it. Before you make plans for that initial trip out, there will be some paperwork you need to take care of so you can…