Dinghy Registration?

[Joe L.]

I just purchased an 8' Walker Bay - does anyone know if you have to register a dinghy in Rhode Island?

Thanks for the response.

Joe



jl0246@alpha.rwu.edu

[Duncan Maio]

Joe:

Only if there is a motor attached, in which case you need to register the boat and the motor - each gets separate paperwork, and of course a fee.

Duncan Maio
m/v Fix
Ocean Bird 8
Bristol, RI

I just purchased an 8' Walker Bay - does anyone know if you have to register a dinghy in Rhode Island?

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[Clay Stalker]

I just purchased an 8' Walker Bay - does anyone know if you have to register a dinghy in Rhode Island?

Thanks for the response.

Joe

Don't bother with a motor...the Walker Bay 8 rows as fast as it will go with a motor...and the exercise will be good for you! Also, no fees, no maintence, no insurance, and no theft! I love mine, the only thing I own that does what it is supposed to do with absolutely no maintenance whatsoever....no painting, no varnish, no nothing....If you need to go great distances with lots of people and gear, an inflatable and outboard is best....otherwise, the Walker is hard to beat for just getting out to the boat...also tows very well.

Clay Stalker
s/v Salsa CD27 #247
Bristol, Rhode Island
homeport: Keene, New Hampshire



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[Frank Vernet]

I have a 9' Avon w/o an outboard.

[Darin Bartram]

I have a 9' Avon w/o an outboard.

I looked into this a while ago, and learned that Maryland does not require such vessels to be registered, when they have no form of mechanical propulsion. At the same time, I do not believe there is a registration fee.



dbartram@bakerlaw.com