I have my 31 foot sailboat documented and just purchased a roll-up 8 foot inflatable dingy. I plan to buy a small outboard, maybe next year or if a good deal comes around this year. Can I add the dingy to the boats documentation with the USCG, or do I have to register with the state of Mass?? Thanks,
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Mass will want its money
The state will want sales tax money if not already paid and you will have to register it with them so they can receive an annual fee, No benefit to you.
The state will want sales tax money if not already paid and you will have to register it with them so they can receive an annual fee, No benefit to you.
Same in Maine
I have a 9' inflatable with a 3Hp and had to register it in Maine. When I documented my H28, I didn't think to include an inflatable as part of the package so I don't know if that would be acceptable with the state ro not.
I have a 9' inflatable with a 3Hp and had to register it in Maine. When I documented my H28, I didn't think to include an inflatable as part of the package so I don't know if that would be acceptable with the state ro not.
Add it as a tender
Just name it your boat's name and be able to transport it ON the boat (not towed). It is already covered by the USCG document as every "ship" is authorized a "like named" tender. Towing is not prohibited, you just need to be able to demonstrate that you can get it onboard.
Just name it your boat's name and be able to transport it ON the boat (not towed). It is already covered by the USCG document as every "ship" is authorized a "like named" tender. Towing is not prohibited, you just need to be able to demonstrate that you can get it onboard.
USCG says register your dink
The USCG National Vessel Documentation Center website says under FAQs that the main vessel's documentation doesn't cover the dink.
The USCG National Vessel Documentation Center website says under FAQs that the main vessel's documentation doesn't cover the dink.
LOL, mortyd
The dinghy/tender MUST be registered in your home state/state of principal use. This is what the USCG says: "IS THE VESSEL TENDER DOCUMENTED?" "Documentation of your vessel does not cover the vessel's tender or dinghy. These craft fall within the jurisdiction of the motorboat numbering laws of the state of principal use. Please contact your state agency that handles the registration or numbering of motorboats for further information." Only if the tender is propelled solely by oars or sail do you not have to register with the state. As soon as you put a motor on it, it is its own boat.
The dinghy/tender MUST be registered in your home state/state of principal use. This is what the USCG says: "IS THE VESSEL TENDER DOCUMENTED?" "Documentation of your vessel does not cover the vessel's tender or dinghy. These craft fall within the jurisdiction of the motorboat numbering laws of the state of principal use. Please contact your state agency that handles the registration or numbering of motorboats for further information." Only if the tender is propelled solely by oars or sail do you not have to register with the state. As soon as you put a motor on it, it is its own boat.
Yup, Got to give Massachusetts their $
Any thing with a motor (includes electric trolling motors) must be registered min Massachusetts.
Any thing with a motor (includes electric trolling motors) must be registered min Massachusetts.
USCG documentation does not cover a
tender. It will fall under the jurisdiction of the state where it is kept. Regulations can vary from state to state. Here in Florida if I were to row my dink (9ft) I would not need to register it but buy strapping an out board on it now it needs to be registered. The law exempts from registration a tender to be used for emergency purpose only "T/T Whatever". If you are caught motoring around you better come up with a real good explanation why 4 cases of beer constitute a life threatening emergency. Usually the registration fees are very reasonable for small boats so why not register it? In many places, especially where dinks are not frequent the laws are not enforced but in others like Garden Key in the Dry Tortugas it is like a speed trap. Be safe.
tender. It will fall under the jurisdiction of the state where it is kept. Regulations can vary from state to state. Here in Florida if I were to row my dink (9ft) I would not need to register it but buy strapping an out board on it now it needs to be registered. The law exempts from registration a tender to be used for emergency purpose only "T/T Whatever". If you are caught motoring around you better come up with a real good explanation why 4 cases of beer constitute a life threatening emergency. Usually the registration fees are very reasonable for small boats so why not register it? In many places, especially where dinks are not frequent the laws are not enforced but in others like Garden Key in the Dry Tortugas it is like a speed trap. Be safe.
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