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does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker #4690171 04/02/10 11:29 PM
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does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor please help

Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker [Re: bigred123] #4690308 04/03/10 12:12 AM
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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.

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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker [Re: mattsfishin] #4690334 04/03/10 12:19 AM
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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.





Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker [Re: huntersrain1] #4690604 04/03/10 01:36 AM
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker [Re: flexpress] #4690631 04/03/10 01:43 AM
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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker [Re: Ken Starling] #4691380 04/03/10 05:15 AM
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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.


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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker [Re: CenterLine] #4691996 04/03/10 04:40 PM
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Absolutely !! I don't want to pay that fine !!

Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker [Re: Rcmad] #4709730 04/08/10 01:42 AM
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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] #4726800 04/12/10 10:08 PM
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Yes, it does require numbers.

Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker [Re: Big Red 12] #4726855 04/12/10 10:29 PM
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Anything with a motor on it requires registration and numbers!


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Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker [Re: texcajun] #4728032 04/13/10 03:14 AM
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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] #4729822 04/13/10 04:13 PM
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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] #4731532 04/13/10 09:39 PM
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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"

Re: does a boat need to have #s on it with just a trolling motor or sticker [Re: Big Red 12] #4732237 04/14/10 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted By: Big Red 12
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: David Lee] #4735045 04/14/10 06:16 PM
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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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