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That would depend on MI sales rules. The documentation is the title and Ohio collects the sales tax when you title the boat, not on the bill of sale. South Carolina exempts sales tax on used boats. The laws are different from state to state.

I always laughed when the small trawler next to me in the Charleston City Marina was documented with Ketchum Idaho as the home port. Also Ohio registration does not require a title for documented boats hence no sales tax and there is no property tax on boats. Registration fee is about $100...

I arrived at the marina yesterday to be informed by the diver that one of the underwater exaust pods was missing. He said that it appears to have just fallen out. There is no sign of damage or broken stub. The bilge is dry and I don't see any damage or stress in the tubes that extend out to the...

It looks like the spring migration is going to be busy this year. My previous average travel times have been discussed in the following current threads. http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38573 http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30351&page=16 From Norfolk north...

From Beaufort SC to Georgetown is a good 9 hrs. If this is your first experience in the ICW you might want to consider doing this over 2 short days. Generally I have been able to run mostly on plane from Beaufort to the Stono River (10-15 mi south of Charleston) then it's up and down (mostly...

I use the Waterway Guides extensively from the Great Lakes thru Florida and would highly recommend them. Their web site http://www.waterwayguide.com/ is also very helpful with current conditions and fuel prices. Also Active Captain https://www.activecaptain.com/ is very helpful with reviews...

Marcus The Dismal Swamp is narrow and a wake zone, with timed lock openings on either end. It's a full day from Elizabeth City to Norfolk. If you are planning on staying in the ICW and out of the ocean, you're 3.5 day estimate may be a little optimistic. From my experience over the last...

I've made the trip in the spring and fall for the last 5 yrs and the following are my rough adverages. Beaufort SC - Charleston ICW 3.0 hrs Charleston - Cape Fear (Southport/Bald Head) ICW 13.0 hrs Charleston - Cape Fear Ocean...

Summer: 13 miles - 20 min. Winter: 830 miles - 13+ hrs. (and it's worth it!)

The height restrictions on the Erie Canal are 15' from Tonowandas (Buffalo) to Three Rivers (Syracuse) then 20' on to the Hudson. (http://www.canals.ny.gov/index.html) I would recommend taking the Erie Canal from Buffalo all the way across upstate NY and avoid the Welland Canal. The western...

On my way from Toledo to Charleston I'll be passing thru the area the end of Sept or 1st of Oct. I've made the trip before but this time I'll be heading up the Potomac to drop off my "crew". So I'm looking for suggestions on where to stay etc. My normal cruising day is around 6hrs (150 mi)...

Chuck, At least you have water to look at. The winds have pushed all the water from here in Toledo to Buffalo. The water fell around 2.5 ft yesterday afternoon and we're below low water datum. It looks like we may be that way for a couple of days until the wind stops or shifts. My boat...

I put one in 3 weeks ago and am happy so far; but I'll keep the old one handy.

It's still one of my favorite rides each spring and fall. Here is anolder thread; but the info is still pretty relevant. http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14817 Troy town docks are convenient to restaurants; but very limited facilities (showers & restrooms). Coeymans has a...

I have spent many hours singlehanding, including all 34 of the locks in the Erie Canal. I enjoy an occasional break where it's just me, the sea, and my boat. Lines are rigged for landing before I leave. Food and water are in a cooler along with any other supplies or equipment I might need...

Continuing on in the Erie Barge Canal from Syracuse NY westward past Rochester NY this weekend. Then headed for Lake Erie and Toledo for the summer.

I seem to have encountered a lot of debris in the northern Delaware from around Salem Point nuclear plant to about 2 or 3 miles into the eastern end of the C & D. I suggest you keep an eye out for brush, lumber, railroad ties, etc. It's been there both spring and fall the last 4 years when...

Learned my lesson in a 21' sail boat in the west end of Lake Erie. The 6 hp merc was useless since the prop came out with every wave. Discovered that water spouts travel in very erratic paths.

I'm not familiar with the leg from Oswego to the 1000 islands, but I've done the Hudson and canals 8 times in the last 4 years and it's a great ride. It's filled with adventure, variety, history, and magnificent scenery. As you do your planing I'll be happy to share my suggestions; but for now...

"How can you stand it?" Easy. In Sept you just pack up and head south. It avoids all the winterizing headaches.