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does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
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04/02/10 11:29 PM
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bigred123
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does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor please help
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: bigred123]
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04/03/10 12:12 AM
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mattsfishin
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YES !!!!! If any boat has any kind of motor it must be registered. This includes trolling motors and this includes the low cost inflatables if you put a trolling motor on it. TX numbers and current sticker must be on the boat. I have seen several cheap inflatables get a ticket for using a trolling motor without the TX numbers and sticker.
Matt
Last edited by mattsfishin; 04/03/10 12:13 AM.
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
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04/03/10 12:19 AM
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huntersrain1
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THE LAW!
Texas Registration Requirements The following vessels when on Texas public water are required to have current registration, including when docked, moored, or stored.
�All motorized boats, regardless of length; �All sailboats 14 feet in length or longer or any sailboat with an auxiliary engine(s); and �USCG Documented vessels (New � see section below). Exempted vessels � All (non-motorized) canoes, kayaks, punts, rowboats, or rubber rafts (regardless of length) when paddled, poled, or oared and sailboats under 14 feet in length when windblown.
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: huntersrain1]
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04/03/10 01:36 AM
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flexpress
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: flexpress]
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04/03/10 01:43 AM
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Ken Starling
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: Ken Starling]
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04/03/10 05:15 AM
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CenterLine
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Do you plan to have it "in public water" OR do you plan to use it on a private pond that is not open to the public or have public access.
BASS - 34 CATFISH - 2 SAND BASS - 6 PARTNER - 2 BOAT DOCK - 4 STUMP - 16
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: CenterLine]
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04/03/10 04:40 PM
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Rcmad
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Absolutely !! I don't want to pay that fine !!
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: Rcmad]
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04/08/10 01:42 AM
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DinkPro
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yes, I got a ticket 8 yrs ago for fishing on toledo bend in a two man 8 ft bass hound with a trolling motor and no registration.
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: DinkPro]
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04/12/10 10:08 PM
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Big Red 12
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Yes, it does require numbers.
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: Big Red 12]
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04/12/10 10:29 PM
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texcajun
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Anything with a motor on it requires registration and numbers!
2014 Excel Bay Pro 203/2014 Mercury 150 Optimax Pro XS Point me towards the water!
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
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04/13/10 03:14 AM
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The Leadbetter Legend
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I recently stopped in at TP&W and asked how much it would cost if I put a trolling motor on my $229 kayak. Answer +/- $ 85.00 for a two year sticker and all required paper work. So, $ 99 for 30 lb thrust Tmotor $ 49 for new type of small deep cycle battery made for small boats, kayaks, & canoes $ 85 TPW = $ 250.00 including taxes - not sure its worth it.
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: The Leadbetter Legend]
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04/13/10 04:13 PM
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Carlos Martinez
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Leadbetter
Is it worth the ticket and fine ?
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: Carlos Martinez]
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04/13/10 09:39 PM
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C-Jags
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i just inherited a two man bass hunter and am going through the rigamarole of trying to get it retitled and ready for a 30 lb ki
do you have to do a 2 year titling? they list it as $32 on their site for one year.... but mine is less than 14"
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: Big Red 12]
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04/14/10 12:41 AM
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David Lee
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Yes, it does require numbers.
  Yes I did admit defeat. Good job back to back champion
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker
[Re: David Lee]
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04/14/10 06:16 PM
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Carlos Martinez
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C-Jags,
I have a 8 foot two man bass buster and YES it has to be titled and registred for it to be on the water (atr least legally). All I have is a 40lb trolling motor on mine but had to go through the same hoops your going through to get it legal. I had to get the two year registration. PM me if you need help or suggestions. I got it done hopefully you can too.
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