Caone registration in N.C. ?

Question

Do I have to register a 16 ft canoe in N.C. , if I'm just using paddles?

Answer 1

Not normally unless it has some type of motor, either gas or electric. Here in NY some of the state parks require you to get a permit to access the lake in park with a canoe or kayak, but it is not an actual boat registration.

Answer 2

It is different in every state - any answer that doesn't specificaly list your state is a guess.

In North Carolina the law is that you only need to register boats with motors and sailboats over 14 feet.  Since you are not planning on using a motor or sail, you don't need to register it.

www.ncwildlife.org/pg01_License/pg1c1....

If you were in another state the laws are likely to be somewhat different.  In Minnesota, all canoes and kayaks need to be registered.

Answer 3

Only vessels using mechanical propulsion need to be registered. If you use an electric motor you do need to register it.