Do I have to register a inflatable boat that I intend to use for fishing with an electrical trolling motor?

Question

Do I have to register a inflatable boat that I intend to use for fishing with an electrical trolling motor?

Answer 1

It has a HIN, yes.

Depends on what state.

If it has a Hull Identification Number or HIN it is a vessel.

If it has a powered motor, it is a motor boat.

Look at safe boating site.

http://www.boatsafe.com/

Contact any water/marine patrol or USCG and get the right info for your state.

Answer 2

In most cases, Yes.  There are some states that have a lower limit on the motor.  There are also private lakes and streams that have their own rules.  How about asking the place your getting the boat.

Answer 3

in my jurisdiction any boat with a motor must have the registration number on the hull.  any motor.  check with your local authority

Answer 4

In Washington state any boat or other water vessel that is 16 feet or longer, "OR" has a motor larger than 10 horsepower, "OR" is used on federal waters must be registered. I got a 10 foot zodiac inflatable with a 9 horse and had to tab it cause I run it in the salt water-(federal).