Originally Posted by Jeff_Bowers
This is from the Pinellas County tax office
site:http://www.taxcollect.com/Content.aspx?ContentID=63

It looks like we have to title but not register. How are they going to check that when you are out sailing? I don't plan on taking the title with me on the boat.


Are you sure this data from the website isnot outdated? it sure seems everybody else who has first hand experience agrees the law changed last month...

This is from the "Official Website Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor ..."

http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/faqboat.html#7

"Is a non-powered vessel required to be registered and titled?

If the non-motor powered vessel is less than 16 feet in length, it is not required to be registered or titled. However, if the vessel is 16 feet or more in length, it is required to be registered and titled."