North Carolina Registration

[Pete]

For those not in North Carolina, a new law requires that documented vessels be registered with the state, and receive a state number and sticker. Documented vessels do not display the state numbers but are required to display the registration expiration sticker. The statute specifies that the sticker must be displayed on "the forward half of the starboard bow". Plain and simple english would point to the navy blue feature stripe on the starboard bow for the red sticker.

I do not want to put the red sticker in that position just for appearance reasons. So I have a couple of questions for the group. First, where does the bow start and end on both the horizontal and vertical plane of a boat. Second, for other North Carolina boats, where have you mounted the sticker?

BTW, my preference would be a starboard side window pane on the pilothouse of our 48 LRC. This would be just as visable as on the hull for any law enforcement checking for a sticker.

Pete

 

[Avenger]

NY, not NC but mine are on the cabin windows and there's never been an issue with that. Usually all they're really interested in is you proving that they got their pound of flesh. Of course if a cop is having a bad day, or you give him one, it may go differently.

 

[Hattenuff]

I put mine on the forward stb side window. It's a lot easier to get to and won't hurt the paint. It's possible that I might end up in a "discussion" someday with the wildlife folks about the location, but I doubt it

 

[magnawake]

It would seem like they couldnt see the sticker as well due to the bow slanting below the rail. I have my windows covered up with privacy curtains so I have no idea where I'm going to put it, if i even register it.

 

[Artzco]

My Florida sticker is on the port flybridge window. Have always put it there with no questions. If someone asks, I blame it on my wife.

 

[Boatsb]

It would seem like they couldnt see the sticker as well due to the bow slanting below the rail. I have my windows covered up with privacy curtains so I have no idea where I'm going to put it, if i even register it.

If your in Florida you need to register it in Florida.

 

[Genesis]

Yep -- mine for Florida was on the salon window, port side and easily visible to an approaching FWC vessel. For my little boat (not documented) it goes right next to the numbers (as they want it.)

 

[magnawake]

If your in Florida you need to register it in Florida.

I'm just passing through. Less than 90 days. Uh yeah, thats the story and im sticking to it. If I only had a place for that sticker.....

 

[Fanfare]

Florida also appears to have a deal for older boats, ANTIQUE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE, sect. 328.72 (2)(a), for boats over 30 years old, used only for recreational purposes and powered by the vessel's original-type power plant. Sounds interesting. Unfortunately, you have to put registration numbers on both bows, and there is a special registration decal.

Anyone tried this? Right now I'm paying $224.38 for Florida registration on Fanfare and my 11 ft. Boston Whaler (this might be a two year registration on the dinghy, not available for the bigger boat). BOTH are over 30 years old and the Whaler already has numbers on both bows! Save enough $$$, I can handle the appearance!

 

[bobk]

Florida also appears to have a deal for older boats, ANTIQUE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE, sect. 328.72 (2)(a), for boats over 30 years old, used only for recreational purposes and powered by the vessel's original-type power plant. Sounds interesting. Unfortunately, you have to put registration numbers on both bows, and there is a special registration decal.

Anyone tried this? Right now I'm paying $224.38 for Florida registration on Fanfare and my 11 ft. Boston Whaler (this might be a two year registration on the dinghy, not available for the bigger boat). BOTH are over 30 years old and the Whaler already has numbers on both bows! Save enough $$$, I can handle the appearance!

I've had an 'antique' Florida registration on my 1981 MY for several years. It is documented, so no letters or numbers are needed. It was a very simple matter to request and receive the decal.

Bobk

 

[Andy B]

Antique vessel Florida registration here too! You have to request the gold sticker it's a great price.

 

[Boatsb]

$6 .50 a year antique reg.

 

[Fanfare]

How much?

 

[Tim Powell]

I'm just passing through. Less than 90 days. Uh yeah, thats the story and im sticking to it. If I only had a place for that sticker.....

Do recond there is a grandfather clause???

 

[Luckyducky]

To who in Florida do you request the antique registration if your a documented vessel.

 

[bobk]

To who in Florida do you request the antique registration if your a documented vessel.

Here is the application. If this doesn't work, send me your email address and I'll send the application as a PDF file.

Bobk

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
BUREAU OF TITLES AND REGISTRATIONS
2900 APALACHEE PARKWAY, MS# 72
NEIL KIRKMAN BUILDING
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399
ANTIQUE VESSEL CERTIFICATE
Section 328.72(2)(a), Florida Statutes, provides for antique vessels to be exempt from the
annual base registration fee. Upon receipt of this certification form, which must be
completed by the owner or a licensed marine surveyor, the county can issue a registration
certifying the exempt status. After application for the antique status is made, future
renewals and state decals will be issued upon payment of service fees. To qualify for the
antique status, the vessel must meet the following requirements:
A. Powered by its original type power plant
B. Used for non-commercial purposes
C. Vessel must be at least 30 years old
NOTE: See definitions on reverse side.
I ____________________________________________________, hereby certify that the vessel
described as a _____________________, ________________________________, registered as
Year Manufacturer
FL ____________________________________, meets the definition of an Antique Vessel as
stated in Section 328.72(2)(a), Florida Statutes.
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE
FORGOING DOCUMENT AND THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE.
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Signature of Owner Date Signature of Licensed Marine Surveyor Date
_______________________________________________________
Name of Owner (Print or Type)
______________________________________________________
Mailing Address
______________________________________________________
City State Zip
HSMV 87243 (Rev.04/09)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Upon completing this form in its entirety and submitting it to the local county tax collector’s
office or license plate agency, the county will issue a registration reflecting exempt antique status
and this form will be returned to the applicant.
2. If desired, an antique decal to display on the vessel can be obtained after acquiring the antique
status (see #1). In order to obtain an antique decal, submit this application to the address
provided on the reverse side of this form (accompanied by a copy of the most current
registration in the applicant’s name).
3. Future renewals of the regular state decal should be made at the applicant’s local county tax
collector’s office or license plate agency. The state decal and registration will be processed
charging only service fees.
DEFINITIONS:
A. Original Type Power Plant Engine of same year and model that the
vessel had originally.
B. Non-Commercial Used only for recreational purposes.
C. 30 Years Old A vessel does not automatically meet the
definition of antique upon becoming 30
years old. The vessel must also have the
original type power plant and be used
only for non-commercial purposes.
HSMV 87243 (Rev.04/09)

 

[Luckyducky]

Thanks Bob, I'm going to send this out and try to save some bucks....