I went thru this process last year..I went online to TRANSPORT CANADA`S OFFICE OF BOATING SAFETY at
www.boatingsafety.gc.ca . (Phone 1-800-267-6687
Here's what you as seller need to do:
1. create a bill-of-sale and give buyer a copy ...put all pertinent details - (hull# , manufacturer, model,year, names, dates, addresses, signatures, existing pleasure craft license number (not your operator's license but the boat license from Transport Canada) etc.
2. Give buyer copy of your pleasure craft license so he can put details on his buyer's application for license....be sure to put a an EXPIRED and DATE (of sale) across the face of the copy so new owner cannot use your license ongoing.
3. Complete a separate set of Motor Vehicle (trailer) transfer form for the trailer - buyer may need a copy of your vehicle (trailer) registration form....buyer may need to pay a separate fee to ICBC (who is collecting for the Feds)for transfer of the boat.
4. Seller should remove and may need to submit trailer license plates for any refund on trailer insurance - may wish to accompany seller to nearest ICBC outlet.
5. Seller needs to cancel boat insurance - insurance agent may need proof of sale or transfer documents
Buyer's responsibility to take care of ownership transfer of both the boat and trailer ( see 3. above) as the case may be. For the boat, Buyer needs to submit:
1. Transport Canada Application for Pleasure Craft License (Form 84-0172E)
2. A signed copy of a vaild piece of gov`t issued identification (Passport, birth certificate, provincial vehicle driver`s license)
3. Copy of bill-of-sale and existing pleasure craft license (marked expired), per 1. and 2. above
Hope this helps.
Terry