boltster08
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I am looking to get a row boat from a friend and wondering if I am going to be able to register it so I can put a motor on it. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Registering a boat questions
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iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Do you have the title?
Also, boats with motors below a certain HP threshold cost zero bucks to register. I believe the HP rating is 7 or 7.5
You should be well below that with a row boat.
Also, boats with motors below a certain HP threshold cost zero bucks to register. I believe the HP rating is 7 or 7.5
You should be well below that with a row boat.
boltster08
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Last time I talked to him he made it sound like they didn't have titles for them since their row boats. So I would say no.
- Jan 17, 2013
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You might want to call DNR. Im sure they can answer this for you. Ive never registered one without a title.
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Ranchero50
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No title, no motor. Does it have a VIN on the stern? I've heard of folks that have managed to get a title but it's a process I wasn't able to pull off.
boltster08
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I am going to check it out tomorrow. He said it has coast guard inspection stickers, if that helps?
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Another concern is the transom being strong enough to support a motor.
Even a 2.5/3.5 is going to be in the 40 pound range.
Is there a coast guard warning/capacity sticker on the transom? Never mind.
Even a 2.5/3.5 is going to be in the 40 pound range.
Is there a coast guard warning/capacity sticker on the transom? Never mind.
boltster08
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I will have to check for that tomorrow.
Doitsouthstyle
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I don't know the law but giving my experience with this state and all it regulations with out a title I believe at best you could probably get away with an electric trolling motor anything fuel powered would require a title for registration. Now I am sure there are ways to get such a piece of paper but what size row boat are we talking about because it would need some kinda of serial number to even be registered into the system. Here's some semi useful md.gov info on the subject http://dnr.maryland.gov/boating/Pages/registration.aspx
boltster08
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This is great if true!
boltster08
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It's a 12 foot alumicraft. Thanks for the link!
I did it with a canoe that I bought from a member here. I registered it so I xould get a Lich Raven Permit.
This is the bill of sale I used. We did not get it notorized although the DMV always wants them that way.
If it helps, I did this at the Bel Air dnr office in about 5 minutes.
Ranchero50
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This hasn't been my experience in the past. BOS was no bueno for MD title. I picked up a crunched 14' jon boat that got in a fight with a tree limb from some crack head and fixed it. Tried with the DNR up in Cumberland and no go with a bill of sale. Needed old title. I did luck out and spent the $14 for a title search off the hull id number and the boat was still titled in my neighbors name so for $20 or so I was able to get him to request a duplicate. Small boats with a title are worth at least $100 more than ones without.
Oh yeah, if you get a trailer get your buddy to write two BOS's for the trailer and hull because DNR and DMV will both tax you on the full amount if you don't itemize. Been there, felt that.
Doitsouthstyle
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Your welcome buddy. After seeing boat and a little research with what you have found call DNR if still on the edge and they will give you a yes or no. Or will ask for you to provide... info. Now giving it's a 12' alumacraft I would assume it has/had a hull identification plate with S/N, max capacity and a motor rating. All will be helpful but never tried with a non titled boat but believe it can be registered but will it be worth it. Always a lot of free or cheap boats on Craigslist because of the possible hassle that can come with them. Can only suggest to not make anything final before your positive you can legally put a motor on it or have other plans for it if it doesn't work out.
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FYI, all boats with any type of propulsion need to be registered. When I worked at BPS if we sold an inflatable boat with a trolling motor, DNR required us to register it.
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Doitsouthstyle
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Good to know didn't realize that. Seen many inflatables and kayak ride around with trolling motors but no visible sticker. But then again this is Maryland and they want there hands in every thing.
Klunatic
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Maryland isn't the only one, if it has any motor on it most states require a registration. It is free in MD if less than 5hp to register, or it was.
boltster08
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UPDATE!!!! Just got of the phone with DNR and I will be able to register it under my circumstances it should be fairly easy to do. I have some paperwork to fill out and then will be on my way!
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