Conference wahoo::fishing-v2

    You'll need to register at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, Marine and 
    Recreation Vehicle Division.  You'll need at least one USCG approved
    flotation device per person.
    
    I'm not sure about requirements for a 14 footer, but it's a good idea 
    to have a fire extinguisher, a spare oar/paddle, a bell, horn or other 
    sound warning device, and running lights/lantern/bright flashlight when 
    out after dusk.
    
    BTW, a 7 1/2 horse is fairly big for a 14 foot boat so be cautious when 
    hole-shooting.
    
    Paul

    Paul, 
     Thanks for the info and happy fishing........
    
                   Tony

    I need some advice on how to register a boat in Mass that has
    previously  (last four years) been registered in New Hampshire???
    Will I have to pay sales tax???? The boat is over four years old...
    Who can I call??? I suppose are'll have to get that new sticker also??
    Can anyone give me some assistance on where to get that also??? I heard
    theres a six week waiting period for that sticker???? The boat is only
    17'6" feet so it will be $25.00 for the sticker correct??? Also I'd
    need to register the trailer for Mass too.... Any help will be greatly
    appreciated.... Thank's in advance...
    
    
    
                                                    Mike McNulty

    Mike
    
    I just registered my new boat with the Marine Recreational Vehicles
    disviosn (not part of the registry).  It cost $35.00 for a 2 year
    sticker.  I got the sticker right on the spot.  My boats a Crawdad so I
    assume your fee will be the same.  I don't know about the sales tax. 
    For me I just had to show I paid the sales tax when I bought the boat.
    I don't know where you live, in Worcester the place is at 75 Grove
    Street and its in the same office as the Mass Tax Revenue department.
    
    Brian

    Make sure you bring your checkbook or have money order, they won't
    take cash.  If you need to pay any sales tax then you need one check
    for tax and one for registration.
    Mike

    Can anyone tell me what states will recognize Mass boat registrations?
    
    Brian

    
    	Every state except Alaska.

I believe the last few may be referring to 2 different "stickers".

The MA registration sticker (or the registration sticker of some reciprocating
state) is required on all powered boats in MA.  The USCG recreation fee sticker
is required on boats operating in USCG patrolled water (In MA that is salt water
and coastal rivers).  The USCG sticker may take 6 weeks (I ordered mine by
phone and got it within a few days) and would cost $25 for boats between 16'
and 20'.  If you aren't going to take your boat into USCG patrolled water you
don't have to worry about the USCG sticker, however you do need the MA
registration sticker and bow numbers regardless of where you operate you boat. 

Al

    Al, I believe the previous two replies are correct, and were not
    referring to the new recreational fee/tax/sticker.
    
    The numbering system that Mass uses (as do most states, now including NH) 
    is the coast guard numbering system which is reciprocal amongst all
    states using the system. 
    
    -donmac

One little gotcha at the place in Worcester. Last time I registered a boat, 
they wouldn't take cash. Something about not having a safe of decent type, 
.... any way, they insisted on a check, where the auto registry won't take 
(personal) checks.

FWIW

leo

U.S. RVF Recreational Vessel fee

	A - Boats over 16' but less than 20'		$ 25.00
	B - Boats at least 20' but less than 27'	$ 35.00
	C - Boats at least 27' but less than 40'	$ 50.00
	D - Boats 40' and greater			$100.00

	Phone In - To Order with MasterCard/Visa	1-800-848-2100
	Phone In - For more Information 		1-800-368-5647

	Or send Check to:

	U.S. RVF
	P.O. Box 740169
	Atlanta, GA 30321-0169

I called in last fall for 91' and got it within a week.
I mailed in this year for 92' and got it in 4 weeks.

I'm attending a 13 week safe boating class in Auburn with the USCG
They said last year was the first year so the USCG was not really enforcing it.
This year they will enforce it if they stop your boat for an inspection etc.
Again you need this for all boat's "OVER" 16' and doing ocean work or navigable
waterway's such as all internal waters of the U.S. subject to tidal influence,
internal waters of the U.S. from which you can travel (by connecting waters,
canals, locks etc.) to tidal waters.

Welcome to TAXachusetts and TAX-a-USA	-< Tuna Tail >-

    This is kind of a miscellaneous question, and I know this isn't the
    best note to ask it in, so please relocate if a more appropriate place
    exists...
    
    I just bought a 1979 Highlander Boat trailer and before I bring it home
    I have to replace the bearings and races in the hubs.  The outer
    bearings were intact and I managed to get a number off them, but the
    inner bearings were missing.  I assumed the inner bearings would be the
    same size as the outer and assembled the hubs with the same size inner 
    and outer bearings.  Unfortunately, when I put the hub on the spindle, I 
    can't get the castle nut on because the inner and outer bearings are
    about 1/2" too far apart (measured from the outside of the outer
    bearing to the inside of the inner).  This is when compared with the
    available distance between the washer that presses against the outer
    bearing, and the shoulder of the spindle, against which the inside of
    the inner bearing sits.  Also, note that the bearing races seem to be 
    seated properly.
    
    So hear's my two questions:
    
    	- Do boat trailers typically have the same size inner and outer 
    	  wheel bearings?
    
    	- Does anyone know which city or town Highlander trailers are made
    	  so that I could give them a call?
    
    Thanks in advance,
    
    -Stevie D

    With regard to the last reply:
    
    Does anyone know the address or maybe ever phone number of the Highlander 
    trailer company.  Even if you only know the state where they're
    manufactured; that would be a help.  
    
    I can't pick up my boat till I get this wheel bearing problem straightened 
    out, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
    
    -Stevie D

re:   <<< Note 112.13 by LANDO::DEMARCO "Using Science To Stamp Out Defience" >>>
>                        -< Need address for Highlander >-

	If they have an 800 number you could call 800-555-1212
	(800 # directory assistance).  You might also try calling
	some marinas.  Someone would probably be able to help.

	Ken

                If a boat is registered in Maine, can it be
    operated in N.H. waters?  I picked up a 12 ft. w/small
    motor from my wife's grandmother and it is registered in
    Maine.  The reg/sticker says it is good until, I believe,
    June of 93.  So, I figured I was all set and would just use
    that..............wrong.  I got a ticket last night, $43.20
    worth.  I thought Maine, N.H. were reciprocal(sp), No? 
                
                 Bob

    
    I'd like an answer to the question raised in the previous reply as
    well. Talking to the folks we rented a lakefront cabin from on Alton
    Bay, we were told that NH was reciprocating with Maine. 
    
    
    

                I called the N.H. Boating Division of the Fish
    and Game.  They said that you can operate the boat in N.H.
    for 30 days.  Then it must be brought back to Maine, even
    if you just cross the border and come right back.  You can
    start the 30 days all over again.  What a stupid law.  I asked
    her how the heck do they know how long you've been in N.H. with
    the boat and her comment was, "That's why we have enforcement
    out there sir."
                The two mistakes I made were; I didn't have the new
    sticker on and I said I owned the boat.  But, I can beat this
    one in court because the boat IS legal to operate in N.H. waters
    because it IS registered, but in my wife's grandmothers name. 
    So, as far as I'm concerned, she's the legal owner of the boat
    again...........

    NH is reciprocal with all other states that adhere to the coast guard
    bow numbering system.  The owner must register the boat in the state
    of primary use.  
    
    What exactly was the explanation for your ticket?
    
    -donmac

    .17 was writen at the same time as my previous note, so I didn't see
    it... yeap your right, had you not said you owned the boat you would
    have been all set...
    
    -donmac

    
    I'm still a bit confused. I live in MA, but my boat is registered in 
    Maine. (It's where it's primarily used.) 
    
    I can use it in NH for up to 30 days at a time? I have current ME bow
    numbers and sticker.

           Re: Last
               That's correct.  You may use it in N.H. waters
    for up to 30 days.  Kind of a hard thing to enforce, if
    you ask me......

I've a canoe (13') with an electric motor and therefore have it registered
in MA.  If I plan on using the canoe&motor in ME. while on vacation do I have
reciprocal rights with my MA. registration?  If not do I need to register in
ME. and if so HOW!?!  I've talked to ME. F&W (not OUR job...) and ME. RMV (not
OUR job.....).

Any HELP would be greatly appreciated!

- Joe Whittemore

    Joe:
    
    Mass has reciprocal rights with Maine, so you won't have any problems.
    
    /dave

    I live in Mass and own a a 15' tin boat with a small motor and trailer. 
    I bought this with the intention of leaving it at my in laws house in 
    Florida. (Flager county if that makes a difference)
      
    At the moment the rig is unregistered.
    
    Does anyone have a suggestion on how to register 
    the boat & trailer in Florida ?

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   Call the Flagler County "tag" office for instructions. As I recall I walked
into the Lee County Admin building and took care of everything in one shot.
They did want an imprint of my hull number (like a VIN for cars) from the metal
tag put on by the manufacturer so that might cause you some grief and I believe
they also wanted the title.  Florida has a big problem with stolen boats.
Again, call the tag office in Flagler county and see how their tap-dance is
choreographed. The trailer was less of a problem.