General Question

[BoatBuoy]

It seems that I can remember when pleasure boats such as fishing boats on inland waterways, didn't have to be registered. Does anyone remember when this began, or was it different for each state?

 

[Terry H]

Re: General Question

it's a state thing. There's still some boats here that are exempt from registration. Chief

 

[dajohnson53]

Re: General Question

state by state. My state only began requiring it a few years ago. Some states use coast guard registration.

 

[Boatist]

Re: General Question

California boats needed registration back in 1967 when I bought my first boat with a few exceptions.<br />Row boats and dingy/tenders with less than 5 hp.

 

[rwcreigh1]

Re: General Question

i got a ticket for using a 14'jon boat with a troling motor(small one at that)in texas.about 8 years ago

 

[rwcreigh1]

Re: General Question

sorry with no numbers and reg.

 

[DaveM]

Re: General Question

The states looked at this and said, "Hey, we can generate some revenue here." The rest, as they say, is history.