Dinghy Registration in NJ?

[BEG]

I just purchased a Mercury 270 airdeck to be used as a dinghy to my 380 Sundancer. It is under 12ft and has only a 4hp engine. I was going to get it registered @ the DMV but a friend mentioned he was able to operate his with only "T/T Boatname" stenciled on the side. Can anyone shed some light on the whole T/T thing? :smt100

 

[douglee25]

Boats 12' or greater must be titled. Boats of any size must be registered to run on NJ waters.

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/VehicleBoats.htm

Doug

 

[mawyatt]

I just purchased a Mercury 270 airdeck to be used as a dinghy to my 380 Sundancer. It is under 12ft and has only a 4hp engine. I was going to get it registered @ the DMV but a friend mentioned he was able to operate his with only "T/T Boatname" stenciled on the side. Can anyone shed some light on the whole T/T thing? :smt100

I'm in the same boat (pun intended!!) Just ordered a 8'2" dinghy from Aaronboat with a 2hp engine. Do you need to register the dinghy seperately, or can the dinghy be "referenced" to the mother ship? If the mother ship is documented how does this work? We live in Florida which may have different rules than NJ.

BTW how are you handing the dinghy & motor on your 380? I'm trying to figure out the best way and just seeing what all the other more experienced folks are doing.

Mike

 

[osd9]

It was my understanding that in NJ, if you have a motor on it, and use it for anything other than a life boat, you must register. I've heard of some folks who say you don't have to register a dinghy. IMHO, it's not worth the hassle of 'finding out'....if you know what I mean. If you want to use your dinghy to just go tootling around, and it's not registered, you are in violation.

I made the decision to register to avoid any issues.

Vince:
BTW...we still have to get together....How are you mounting the dinghy on your platform? Depending on the weather, I'll either be at Tices or the Pine Beach cove in the TR this coming weekend. If you see us out there, stop over....!!

 

[fc3]

I think that if the mother ship is documented, then the dink can used as a tender with the nomenclature of T/T <Mother ship's name>. Tender means tender. The only use would be for transportation between shore and the mother ship. No other use would be permitted. You couldn't for example, use it to take the kids for a ride around the bay.

It's been several years since I looked at the pertinent regulations. Probably have some of the details in error, but should be pretty close.

Best regards,
Frank C

 

[Rich122]

In NJ over 12' or ANYTHING motorized (regardless of length) must be registered. A dinghy with low hp outboard must be registered but it is not titled.

And Frank is correct. A T/T designation is strickly for yacht to shore transportation. No "dinking" around.

Rich

 

[MarkD]

Just FWIW, I dont have mine registered. I have a 11.5' Avon with my primary ships REG #'s. 3 years ago, I was dinking around in Barnegat Inlet (near High Bar Harbor) and was approached by the state police. They inquired about my REG #'s..... I said this was the tender for my larger boat. The state police said "OK, have a nice day" and moved on... Now, whether or not I was truly legal, they didnt know, didnt care or whatever.... I did not get a ticket, warning or anything...

Granted, I am not a lawyer and this isnt legal advice..end of disclaimer. LOL.