DO I NEED TO REGISTER THIS???

[ketchenbass321]

Person wants to put a trolling motor on an inflatable raft. Does he/she need to register this with the DMV??? I was under the impression that you MUST register anything that's powered by an electric or gas powered motor. I did look under the DMV site, but wanted to be 100% sure to help out this friend. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

[DDG]

no you don't need to get it registered.

[split172]

Unfortunately yes you do. Needs to be propelled manually to avoid registration.

http://www.dbw.ca.gov/pubs/ABC/

[ketchenbass321]

When it says "boats", I'm going to assume ANYTHING that floats? Small rafts, float tubes, kayaks, canoes, small pontoons, etc???

[Robb R]

I have two pontoon boats , if you put any "motor" on them , you need to register and obtain a CF # .
If you use only oars /flippers , no need for registration .
Tight lines ,
Robb

[DDG]

Really I need to read the manual then. Not too long ago a ranger told me only if it's gas it needs to be registered. Guess I was misinformed.

[split172]

When it says "boats", I'm going to assume ANYTHING that floats? Small rafts, float tubes, kayaks, canoes, small pontoons, etc???

Thats correct.