Who does it? I see some of the smaller boats with registration #'s on them, but most of the teams I see don't have them. How do you get pratice time in without getting hassled for registration.
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Who does it? I see some of the smaller boats with registration #'s on them, but most of the teams I see don't have them. How do you get pratice time in without getting hassled for registration.
I guess every state is different . In MD we used to call DNR and let them know where and what our plan was.
In Jersey, we contact marine police and obtain a permit to test.
Would it not be easier to just register the boat in your home state? Why would you NOT register it?
I have heard some people dont register to avoid paying sales tax. Others just dont need to if they are just using it as a race boat
What is required to obtain a permit? Don't they question that? HOw long does a permit last?
With all the noise regulations, speed limits, rules and regulations (and sailboaters) on the water today, I would imagine there would be plenty of people to complain about a race boat being out there.
Also, when you go out to practice (let say you just have a permit), can you still be stopped by the Coast Gaurd for a safety check...meaning you need to have Coast Gaurd approved life jackets onboard (not Lifeline), an anchor, flares, horn, etc.?
we have ours regestered here in NJ. 1 less thing to worry about if you take it out testing.
Does anyone insure their boats? I figure you won't get a company to cover you in an actaul race, but what about for when it is not racing?
Wake zone insurance posted abou an insurance for the race boats.
First thing these marine police want to see is the flame arrestor !! They know your race boat may not have a cg approved one. From my jersey skiff days trying to avoid tickets
AS far as the CG regs, I dont know about the other orgs, but the OPA annual inpection includes all of the CG basics with the exception of the lifeline vests, throwable floatation and lights. We also advise teams that during saturday testing it is rules of the road, the CG may pull you over and check you