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…
You have taken out a vessel mortgage which will allow you to buy the pleasure cruiser you have always wanted. You have been filling in forms all day, and now only want to take possession of your dream boat and start sailing it in Canadian waters. However, before you take that final step, your mortgage…
At our site, we do everything we can to make the Canadian registry certificate process easier on our customers. If this is your first time getting a registry certificate in Canada (or even if it isn’t) the entire process can be a bit confusing. In this article, we’ll try to clear up some misconceptions so…
A Canadian Registry certificate can do a lot of different things for your boat. There are different kinds of registry certificates, each which do different things. It’s important to keep in mind though what all of the certificates are actually for: letting you use your boat without worry. When you have all the certificates and…
Having the proper documentation for a Canadian vessel makes boating that much more enjoyable. When a boater lacks a Canadian registry certificate, the fear of being stopped by the authorities is always going to be in the back of their mind. Once the boater has the right documentation, they can just enjoy the simple pleasure…
Transport Canada issues the Canadian Registry Certificate. All registered vessels will have this certificate. This kind of document contains all the details of the vessel, like the ownership, vessel characteristics, tonnage, construction, type, and material, among others. There are some fees involved in obtaining it. However, the registration offers significant benefits. These would include having a…
Buying a new boat for pleasure or commercial purposes can be wonderful for you. But there is a legal process that you need to follow. That way, you make sure that your boat is properly registered and legally allowed in the water. Filing the proper paperwork with Transport Canada is very important, but it is…
You have finalized your purchase of that wonderful pleasure boat you have had your eye on for so long. And now you cannot wait to take the opportunity to get your boat in the water and enjoy your time out there. Whether you have purchased your boat new or from a previous owner, you may…