Re: [Paddlewise] Registration Fees for Paddlecraft

Nick,

California requires registration for _powered_ craft of any size.  My 17' canoe and kayak do not have any propulsion devices attached so they are exempt.  Technically, when one attaches a motor to a canoe it requires registration though there isn't much enforcement for electrics. 

jerry.

At 07:43 AM 05/27/2000 -0700, Nick Von Robison wrote:
>> 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.  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.  The issuing agency is the California DMV, I think the fee was $54 for
>annual registration, and they send you particularly ugly stickers to put on your bow.
>No idea where the fees go to, though I think I've heard that line about recovering
>stolen boats.  Stickers can be removed by thiefs, but for my serial number on the
>kayak to be erased or ground out, would be pretty obvious to any investigator.  OTOH,
>I don't know whether Perception/Aquaterria or the dealer I bought the kayak from keeps
>serial numbers on record.
>
>-Nick
>
>
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