Re: [Paddlewise] Registration Fees for Paddlecraft

Nick Von Robison wrote:
} Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Registration Fees for Paddlecraft
> >
> > A. Does anyone know which states **require** registration of
> > paddlecraft (aka sea kayaks and canoes).
>
> Unless they've changed it on me, California requires registration on
> all non-motorized craft 8' or longer.  

Nope, never has.

California requires registration of *sail-powered* vessels over 8
feet, not all non-motorized craft.  Paddle and oar powered canoes &
kayaks are specifically exempt from registration

Sailing kayaks would appear to require registration, however.


> I have a 7' 10" sailing pram which exempts it from registration
> though the outboard rudder may put it over the edge, legally.  I
> never registered it, don't intend to do so, nor have I registered my
> 17' kayak.  I've been "inspected" by the CG once each in both craft
> and the issue never came up, so apparently they don't enforce this.

It wasn't enforced because you were exempt in both cases.

See http://www.dmv.ca.gov/faq/boatfaq.htm for infomation about California
boat registration.


A quote from that page:

The following do not have to be registered in California: 

* Vessels propelled solely by oars or paddles. 
* Sailboats that are eight feet or less in length. 
* Non-motorized surfboards propelled by a sail and with a mast 
  that must be held upright by the operator. 
* A ship's lifeboat (A dinghy is not a lifeboat.) 
* Vessels currently and lawfully numbered by another state that 
  are principally used outside California. 
* Vessels brought into California for racing purposes only 
  (Exempted only during races and tune-ups.) 


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