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| OARLOX |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 14:44:50
Presently we have our boat moored in Washington, the boat is home ported in Alaska as we are Alaskan residents. Boat is a USGG Documented vessel. The boat is listed as "For Sale" so we are not subject to Washington taxes. After our listing expires what are my options to avoid State of Washington taxes. Our plan is cruise Puget Sound and Southern B.C. next summer and leave the boat in Puget Sound for the winter of 10-11. |
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| navman |
Posted - Jan 23 2010 : 23:48:47
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Originally posted by Wingspar
I believe they are using the NADA used boat guide.
I (believe) the state bases the 60 days on a yearly basis.
If your going to be leaving the boat here for any period of time, I would consider registering it. If your going to be moving it in and out of washington alot I'd probably forget about it.
Enforcement is mainly at the big marinas in Seattle and at Everett where they also have cops on boats patroling the local area. The Coast Guard does not enforce Washingtons registration laws.
Dave
It is a percentage based off purchase price, not sure what is is off hand but it is expensive.
A call to the DOL would sort this out for you. YOu then could decide to license here in Wa or back in AK. I might try and risk not buying tabs if it is listed and your just gonna cruise the PS waters. |
| Wingspar |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 10:07:11
I believe they are using the NADA used boat guide.
I (believe) the state bases the 60 days on a yearly basis.
If your going to be leaving the boat here for any period of time, I would consider registering it. If your going to be moving it in and out of washington alot I'd probably forget about it.
Enforcement is mainly at the big marinas in Seattle and at Everett where they also have cops on boats patroling the local area. The Coast Guard does not enforce Washingtons registration laws.
Dave |
| OARLOX |
Posted - Jan 09 2010 : 02:12:38
Dave- How does the State of Washington determine the value of the vessel? If I'm in the state for 59 days, then cross thru customs into Canada and back to the US do I get an automatic restart/ What if the vessel is in dry dock or having work done on it? Do you have to stay out of state for a specified amount of time? I'm not really trying to screw the state but I would like to have a little better understanding of the system.
When we had the boat in Alaska, our home state we didn't have to pay state property tax but in some of the Boroughs you do pay some property taxes. When we were in Seward we paid, when we were in Petersburg we didn't. Guess that why we see fancy yachts in South East that are home ported in Boise, Id. or Denver, Co. permantley moored in Sitka! |
| Wingspar |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 22:08:28
Visiting Washington State
Visits of 60 days or less
You do NOT need a permit to be on Washington waters for up to 60 days, as long as your vessel:
is currently registered in another state.
OR
has a current U.S. Coast Guard Documentation Paper.
Visits longer than 60 days
If you will be on Washington waters for more than 60 days, you must apply for a permit on or before the 60th day of your visit.
To apply for a permit, visit any vehicle licensing office and bring along:
your unexpired state vessel registration.
AND
identification from your state.
You may renew the permit once for an additional 60 days. When the renewed permit expires, you must either register your boat in Washington State or remove your boat from Washington waters.
Boat fees
Description Fee Other fees that may apply
Annual vessel registration fee $20.25 Subagent fee (if filing at any licensing office except a county auditor): $4
Vessel excise tax: .5% of taxable value of vessel ($5 minimum )
For details, contact a vehicle licensing office.
Hope this helps,
Dave |
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