Post by: kenzmad on May 22, 2014, 10:18:08 PM
Post by: KFhunter on May 22, 2014, 11:15:23 PM
Post by: dscubame on May 23, 2014, 10:41:58 AM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on May 23, 2014, 10:45:48 AM
Post by: singleshot12 on May 23, 2014, 07:36:03 PM
Post by: stevemiller on May 23, 2014, 07:49:13 PM
Are boat tabs only required for motorized boats, in rivers and marine areas?No,They are also required for vessels that have sails as well. :chuckle: Me thinks you are trying to entice an arguement. :chuckle:
Post by: singleshot12 on May 23, 2014, 07:53:35 PM
Post by: stevemiller on May 23, 2014, 07:56:26 PM
no I just see alot of row boats on lakes without tabs. maybe they have to be trailerable or over 14ft :dunno:I was just kidding anyway.You can go to boat WA.gov and see all the regs.
Post by: Alchase on May 24, 2014, 11:30:19 AM
Register your boat with the Washington State Department of Licensing. To navigate, operate, employ, or moor your vessel in Washington, you must have a Washington title, registration card, and registration decals, except:
If your vessel is a canoe, kayak, or a vessel not propelled by a motor or sail.
If your vessel is less than 16 feet in length and has a motor of 10 horsepower or less and is used on non-federal waters only.
If your vessel is properly registered by a resident of another state or country who uses Washington waters for 60 days or fewer.
The registration card (the cutout portion of the Vessel Registration Certificate) must be onboard whenever you use your vessel.
Post by: rickomatic on June 02, 2014, 02:16:58 PM
Boat Registration
Register your boat with the Washington State Department of Licensing. To navigate, operate, employ, or moor your vessel in Washington, you must have a Washington title, registration card, and registration decals, except:
If your vessel is a canoe, kayak, or a vessel not propelled by a motor or sail.
If your vessel is less than 16 feet in length and has a motor of 10 horsepower or less and is used on non-federal waters only.
If your vessel is properly registered by a resident of another state or country who uses Washington waters for 60 days or fewer.
The registration card (the cutout portion of the Vessel Registration Certificate) must be onboard whenever you use your vessel.
No water in the Wanapum this summer so I'm not registering. Unless I take it out someplace else. But in the 10 years I've had it, that's the only water it's seen.
Post by: irishevox on June 09, 2014, 11:56:25 AM
Post by: CP on June 09, 2014, 11:58:35 AM
so if i use a boat thats 10 ft long and has a trolling motor on it i don;t need tabs?
As long as you stay on "non-federal waters" - No Puget Sound, Lake Wa, etc.
Post by: irishevox on June 09, 2014, 12:02:41 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 09, 2014, 07:32:35 PM
Post by: Hunterman on June 09, 2014, 07:39:38 PM
Do I have until the end of the month?
Yes.
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: Bofire on June 09, 2014, 07:45:15 PM
Carl :chuckle:
Post by: MarkyMark on June 09, 2014, 07:46:23 PM
Post by: bigtex on June 09, 2014, 07:50:15 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 09, 2014, 09:23:11 PM
And have your boat drivers license. That's an automatic ticket generator too.
12' boat, 7.5hp motor :)
Post by: Alchase on June 10, 2014, 11:58:09 AM
Mine has always been in my truck with the others, I just never thought about it being in the boat.
Post by: DoubleJ on June 10, 2014, 03:04:15 PM
Last year they were dinging everyone for not having their registration "IN TH BOAT" they gave me a warning.
Mine has always been in my truck with the others, I just never thought about it being in the boat.
I've got mine in a zip lock bag duct taped securely to the inside of the boat since I don't have a box or anything like that to put it in
Post by: ppodpearson on June 10, 2014, 03:40:18 PM
Post by: cohocrazy on June 10, 2014, 07:24:16 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 10, 2014, 08:53:18 PM
so under 10 HP doesn't have to be licensed? I looked everywhere last year and couldn't find that. Is that an RCW a WAC or what?
Any craft needs to be licensed if it's taken on federal waters. Under 15' and under 15hp motor doesn't need the boaters drivers license
Post by: Axle on June 10, 2014, 09:21:48 PM
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As long as you stay on "non-federal waters" - No Puget Sound, Lake Wa, etc.
what about Sammamish? :dunno:
Post by: Rick on June 11, 2014, 07:28:17 AM
QuoteAs long as you stay on "non-federal waters" - No Puget Sound, Lake Wa, etc.
what about Sammamish? :dunno:
Sammamish is federally navigable.
http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Portals/27/docs/regulatory/permit%20guidebook/Navigable_Waters_of_the_US_in_WA_State.pdf (http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Portals/27/docs/regulatory/permit%20guidebook/Navigable_Waters_of_the_US_in_WA_State.pdf)
Post by: Come Get Some on June 11, 2014, 07:32:37 AM
so under 10 HP doesn't have to be licensed? I looked everywhere last year and couldn't find that. Is that an RCW a WAC or what?
Any craft needs to be licensed if it's taken on federal waters. Under 15' and under 15hp motor doesn't need the boaters drivers license
Not all boats on Federal waters. If you are a commercial fisherman or a guide you do not have to register you boat anywhere with the state as long as you are registered with the Dept. Of Revenue.
Post by: quadrafire on June 11, 2014, 07:48:14 AM
FYI, the fine for expired boat tabs is more than expired vehicle tabsI hope that is only if you are boating with expired tabs.
I haven't put mine in the water for 2 yrs so didn't license it. Is there a fine for that when I pick up new tabs?
Post by: bowhunterwa87 on July 09, 2014, 10:59:51 PM
Any advise would be apprecieated.
Post by: KFhunter on July 09, 2014, 11:03:05 PM
FYI, the fine for expired boat tabs is more than expired vehicle tabsI hope that is only if you are boating with expired tabs.
I haven't put mine in the water for 2 yrs so didn't license it. Is there a fine for that when I pick up new tabs?
no - you'll just pay for 2014 license year
It's as if 2013 never happened -BUT- if you try to license before June you'll have to pay TWO years
Post by: KFhunter on July 09, 2014, 11:07:09 PM
Been trying to figure out how to get tabs on my boat but the dmv isnt helping much...bought it from my father in law who bought it eight years ago from a woman whose husband passed away..no title and dmv says bill of sale wont cut it..cant find the woman now either.
Any advise would be apprecieated.
You have to file for a new title, it'll take 3 years for completion. There is a waiting period where you can't even license the boat (60 days?) not sure
After that period is up then you'll get a special authorization to license the boat and then you can use it, after the 3 year period is up then you can file for a title in your name.
DMV will send certified letter (open by addressee only) to the last listed owner of the boat, if that person doesn't respond the letter will be sent back to DMV unopened, and they'll start your process.
Post by: bowhunterwa87 on July 09, 2014, 11:09:19 PM
Post by: KFhunter on July 09, 2014, 11:12:49 PM
Awesome thank you ill request that. They straight up told me without a title or the owner present they cannot do a thing
I recommend you look for another licensing agent, were you using a contracted licensing place?
Might want to go to a real licensing department if so.
Post by: bowhunterwa87 on July 09, 2014, 11:16:22 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on July 10, 2014, 06:52:03 AM
That was my experience. It sounds like with the DoL, your experience may vary