dinghy without HIN #?

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lauriee15

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I am thinking of buying a fiber glass dinghy that does not have an HIN number or title, it is 7.6' long without a motor. Will I be able to use it in maryland waters without registering it? If I were to use a 28 thrust trolling motor, will I need to get a vessel number? Thank you in advance for all replies.

Laurie
 
Not sure about down there, but in NY, if you put a motor on it, you need numbers/reg on it. Without motor (rowing), you are fine, but are still required to have anchor, pfd's , etc, if you plan on going into boating traffic areas.
 
Having registered a few dinglies and home-mades in MD, I would suggest going on line to DNR and then calling them. You will need a certificate of origin and purchase reciept to get a title to register and pay sales tax. I think they give you a HIN to be put on the boat. Around Annapois, they can stop you if you are motoring without numbers.
 
In NJ it is much like NY in that you need a registration if the boat is propelled by any sort of motor. Once you put a motor on it, it becomes a full fledged "motor vessel" subject to all the rules.
 
In MD any powered vessel needs to be registered. If the power is under 7.5 HP the registration fee is $0. You do have to pay the sales tax. DNR can issue you a HIN.
 
thanks for the replies...wasn't sure if I could even use it without HIN #...just found out it is a 1970..they didn't have HIN# then..
 
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