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gcb5150

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Do i need to register my inflatable boat?
« on: Jul 29, 2009, 09:37 AM »
Hi there everyone,
I have just purchased a Sea Eagle 8 inflatable boat and i will be using a electric trolling motor with 30lb of thrust, so i need to know if i have to register my boat before i can use it?
Thanks

Duck Doctor

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Re: Do i need to register my inflatable boat?
« Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2009, 11:16 AM »
If you are using the motor, yes you need to register it. If you row it, then no.
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Tumper

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Re: Do i need to register my inflatable boat?
« Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2009, 02:06 PM »
He is right, Here's the Rule:

It's the Law: Before Going Out
All operators are required to obey laws that regulate your vessel's registration and operation.

Registering Your Vessel
You must have a New Hampshire Certificate of Registration and validation decals to operate your vessel legally on public waters in New Hampshire. This includes motorboats of any size (including those with electric motors) and sailboats or sailboards 12 feet in length or longer. The only exceptions are:

Sailboats and sailboards under 12 feet in length
Other small, non-motorized vessels such as canoes and kayaks
Vessels registered in other states using New Hampshire waters for 30 or fewer consecutive days
Vessels owned or operated by the U.S. government
The Certificate of Registration must be on board and available for inspection by an enforcement officer whenever the vessel is operated
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Bailbuster

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Re: Do i need to register my inflatable boat?
« Reply #3 on: Jul 29, 2009, 03:13 PM »
Need all the safety stuff to go with it also.

nh fishin fool

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Re: Do i need to register my inflatable boat?
« Reply #4 on: Jul 29, 2009, 03:28 PM »
What's the fine for using an unregistered vessel?

KissMyBassNH

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Re: Do i need to register my inflatable boat?
« Reply #5 on: Jul 31, 2009, 03:49 PM »
probly near a 100 bucks


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