Re: Some resident boats need to register with the DMV

["Robert Harper" <rharper@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just try and register a home-made boat in Utah. They look at you as if you  
just stepped off another planet and expect it to be something made of  
plywood and duct tape. They can't beleive you built a boat and didn't put  
an engine in it and then you have to wait an hour for them to have a  
meeting as to how to assess your new "thingy". I tried to register early  
so that I could be ready to go and imbed the VIN number in the boat. Third  
try was the charm when I told them that the boat was done. They wanted  
pictures of the completed boat so I showed them some of the photos of Fugu  
I had and one of Bram's saying "It will look just like this except the  
spinnaker will be red with blue."

Kayaks and canoes are so much easier. They don't register paddle boats.

PS. It will be easier if you save your receipts so they can assess the  
value based on the materials and you will want to show where you purchased  
the materials because in Utah they will hit you with sales tax for all of  
the stuff you bought out of state.


On Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:43:24 -0600, <Aikisu@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Check it out with each state requirements. Upon completion of your swift
> vessel,for me  that is ready for operation in the state of California,  
> you have 30
> days to file and register. It's yearly thereafter. My state charged me a  
> fine
> for my tardyness. Note, all visiting crafts are exempt only in a race  
> format
> and must display country  of origin and series # on sail. Welcome to
> California.
>
> Regards Ken



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Robert Harper USA 050 "Fugu"


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