New boat?

[Skillet]

or that is not used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States

 That don't leave much but some landlocked lakes.

Ah.  Maybe that's what I had heard.

[xd2005]

or that is not used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States

 That don't leave much but some landlocked lakes.

Yeah, that's the sucky part. Virtually all the rivers and obviously salt waters fall under that. Most lakes are probably safe, but, as far as I know, there's no actual list of waters, instead it is based on interpretation.

[SemperFidelis97]

Even on the salt I believe you are ok with no tabs, and such if you are 12', or less with a 9.9, or smaller outboard.  I occasionally take my little 12 ft fiberglass boat out with a 4 horse to pull traps on HC, but only when conditions are good.  I also have never been asked about anything, but my crab card when I have been stopped out there on my little boat. 

[thinkingman]

Why not do a 12 or 14 foot Livingston??  You could easily take it in the Columbia or hood canal with 3 people.  I just bought one in great shape with a 15 HP outboard for 1200.  One of the most stable boats made. 

Beat me to it.
They're all over CL.

[xd2005]

I've been keeping an eye out for Livingstons now 

Thoughts on center console vs no center console?

[Alchase]

In that size range, it's hard to beat a Livingston or Sorenson (very similar) for stability.