Boat Registration

[tags11]

its time to register the boat! I have a residence in de, primarily live in pa, and like to fish with my friends in jersey. The boat is in md for 2 months in the spring, maybe nc for a month if I'm lucky, jersey for 4 months or so and then to cape cod in the fall. So I guess I'm going to pay sales tax or usage tax in every state?! WRONG!!! no way would i ever do that. I have a place in de, and I'm fully taking advantage of my tax break and register in de- which i feel is my right! Its one thing if I live in jersey and boat year round in jersey, but I don't. All i worry about is jersey with the patrol officers. I have a beautiful slip lined up in cape may right on the end of the marina where its very visible to marine patrol with their binoculars. Do I need to worry? How do i combat this situation without paying nj taxes or looking over my shoulder every 5 mins. I know lots of ppl in cape may have out of state registered boats, how do they do this?

[SNAKE EYES SPORTFISHING]

you can legally still register your boat in DE and not pay use tax anywhere, however you by law cannot stay in 1 slip for more than 180 days. I live in jersey, with DE stickers, they never even asked if i had a DE residence. one day the staties were walking down the docks i told them i go back to DE every 2-3 months, they seemed satisfied so if your only in NJ for a few months dont worry about anything. I've had DE registrations in 2 boats for over 10 years without any problems. any questions email me and i give you my cell...dave

[Docked Wages]

Keep the boat moving. Most states allow 60 consecutive days unless you are in a yard for work... make it a rule to never sit still in one place too long.