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cgj Member	posted January 15, 2003 10:20 PM My cl 16 was licenced by the previous owner but I have not transferred the licence to my name.'the reg numbers on the bow are barely legible and in need of replacement. it is my understanding that this registration is not manditory for boats under a certain size and does not pertain the my boat as it has no motor. am I correct in my assumptions? should I register? do I need to have liability insurance on my boat? I live in Ontario but I believe we are talking about federal law anyway. looking forward to your comments ------------------
whited unregistered	posted January 16, 2003 09:48 AM As I understand it.... as long as your outboard is under 10 hp there is no requirement to license. But with our Fed gov't it's best to stay tuned.....could change in the future.
Celtic Kiss unregistered	posted January 17, 2003 01:53 AM I am in full agreement with Don on this one. Under current laws we are not required to register anything under 10 hp. That is one of the reasons why there are so many 9.9 hp motors around. But since your boat has already been registered by the previous owner I'm not sure if there is an onus on you to change the registration. To my knowledge there isn't a fee involved with this process but my suggestion to you is to contact the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron and ask them. Canadian Power and Sail Squadron 26 Golden Gate Court Scarborough, Ontario M1P 3A5 416-293-2438 toll free # 1-888-277-2628 www.cps-ecp.ca Robert
Eric Member	posted January 18, 2003 01:35 PM All you need to do is go to a Customs office and fill out a short transfer form. I don't think there is any fee. Since the boat is registered, (not licensed)by the previous owner, I think it would be in your best interest to transfer registration, because the number will always refer to the PO. Just my thoughts, Eric
Ken Member	posted January 27, 2003 01:20 PM Once the vessel is licenced (that's licenced, with a number like 50E1234567) the licence must be transfered when the boat changes hands. It's easily done at a Custom House......however you may subsequently receive a letter from the feds asking you to remit the GST. Keep your bill of sale as proof of payment. This applies to any boat that has been licenced.....whether it has a motor or not. ------------------ "Never be afraid to try something new: Professionals built the Titanic And amateurs built the Ark."

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