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Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: Oh Mah on June 19, 2018, 10:43:53 PM

Title: Boating in another state
Post by: Oh Mah on June 19, 2018, 10:43:53 PM: I have never taken any boat out of state,I plan to take my boat to Montana for the 4th.When you take your boat out of state is it like a car and the tabs for your state work in every other state?
Title: Re: Boating in another state
Post by: crazywednesday on June 20, 2018, 01:20:26 AM: I believe so, but you should check local state laws. Oregon for example requires you to pay an invasive species permit/fee to use their boat ramps. Make sure you pick off all vegetation before crossing any state lines. Vegetation can result in a hefty fine.

Justin
Title: Re: Boating in another state
Post by: smdave on June 20, 2018, 02:33:05 AM: your boater education card is welcome in every state that requires mandatory boater education.
Title: Re: Boating in another state
Post by: Henrydog on June 20, 2018, 06:16:00 AM: Just like a car. I live in Wa, but boat in Idaho and Mt more than Wa. Idaho requires a $30 invasive species sticker for out of state. MT does not but both states will inspect the boat for mussels.
Title: Re: Boating in another state
Post by: Oh Mah on June 20, 2018, 07:12:21 AM: Ok thanks for the replies. :tup:
Title: Re: Boating in another state
Post by: Henrydog on June 20, 2018, 07:35:43 AM: Where are you headed? Koocanusa is loaded with Kokanne and is a really cool lake. Holter and Hauser have a ton of walleye and we have caught some decent trout of both. If your going to Flathead watch the wind, it can get rougher than the Puget Sound. Use a couple of spring lines and extra fenders if mooring overnight the weather changes about every 15 minutes
Title: Re: Boating in another state
Post by: Oh Mah on June 20, 2018, 11:05:41 AM: Hauser,Thanks for the advice.
Title: Re: Boating in another state
Post by: Pnwrider on June 20, 2018, 08:12:03 PM: There is a boat stop within the first few miles of entering Idaho. I have never gone through it as I usually exit before due to where I boat. That said, I have never had any issues with being stopped due to registration or lack of a Idaho sticker. I’ve been going out there for a week the last 7 or 8 years.
Title: Re: Boating in another state
Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 21, 2018, 07:31:41 AM: A lot of states have their own invasive species sticker required. WY has motorized or non-motorized option. And electric trolling motor is motorized.