mmill143
Member
Hi all,
I recently upgraded to a Hobie mirage oasis tandem kayak and have a sail kit ordered.
Now reading the Georgia registration guidelines it says that kayaks without mechanical power are exempt, but it also says that vessels over 12 feet (Hobie oasis is 14'6") with a sail must have registration.
Excerpt from the DMV
"ou're required to register your boat with the Georgia DNR if it is:
Mechanically propelled.
A sailboat measuring longer than 12 ft.
The only vessels exempt from registration are:
Boats used strictly on private ponds or lakes.
Sailboats less than 12 ft. that are not mechanically propelled.
Rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and rubber rafts without mechanical propulsion."
I'm under the impression I legally have to register it to sail. I'd be less worried about it but I seem to get stopped by the water cops multiple times per season looking for violations. (never have any)
I recently upgraded to a Hobie mirage oasis tandem kayak and have a sail kit ordered.
Now reading the Georgia registration guidelines it says that kayaks without mechanical power are exempt, but it also says that vessels over 12 feet (Hobie oasis is 14'6") with a sail must have registration.
Excerpt from the DMV
"ou're required to register your boat with the Georgia DNR if it is:
Mechanically propelled.
A sailboat measuring longer than 12 ft.
The only vessels exempt from registration are:
Boats used strictly on private ponds or lakes.
Sailboats less than 12 ft. that are not mechanically propelled.
Rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and rubber rafts without mechanical propulsion."
I'm under the impression I legally have to register it to sail. I'd be less worried about it but I seem to get stopped by the water cops multiple times per season looking for violations. (never have any)