Canoe with motor

[need2getoutmore]

I have had a canoe and kayaks for quite some time.  I finally picked up a motor for my canoe.  I have added a Minnkota 55lb motor to it or will be this week when I get my battery and the rest of my stuff.  This brings me to my next thing, I don't need to register it, correct?  From my research and talking with a soso worker at the motor of vehicle registration place, it looks like I don't have to register a canoe or a canoe with a motor that is less than 25hp.  I would include a link to the DMV site but don't think I can. 

Any information would be most helpful, 
thanks!!!!!
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[wiperhunter2]

I have had a canoe and kayaks for quite some time.  I finally picked up a motor for my canoe.  I have added a Minnkota 55lb motor to it or will be this week when I get my battery and the rest of my stuff.  This brings me to my next thing, I don't need to register it, correct?  From my research and talking with a soso worker at the motor of vehicle registration place, it looks like I don't have to register a canoe or a canoe with a motor that is less than 25hp.  I would include a link to the DMV site but don't think I can. 

Any information would be most helpful, 
thanks!!!!!
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Others might have a better answer but I believe you do have to register it, Not sure about paddle boards but I remember reading, if it floats it boat and has to be registered. I remember TubeDude had his float tube registered and at the time I think he said it was because of the electric trolling motor he put on his tube but that could have changed.

[oldguy]

I have had a canoe and kayaks for quite some time.  I finally picked up a motor for my canoe.  I have added a Minnkota 55lb motor to it or will be this week when I get my battery and the rest of my stuff.  This brings me to my next thing, I don't need to register it, correct?  From my research and talking with a soso worker at the motor of vehicle registration place, it looks like I don't have to register a canoe or a canoe with a motor that is less than 25hp.  I would include a link to the DMV site but don't think I can. 

Any information would be most helpful, 
thanks!!!!!
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Others might have a better answer but I believe you do have to register it, Not sure about paddle boards but I remember reading, if it floats it boat and has to be registered. I remember TubeDude had his float tube registered and at the time I think he said it was because of the electric trolling motor he put on his tube but that could have changed.

I believe you are right Curt .

[Paddler]

No, you don't have to.  No canoe can be titled.  If the motor on your canoe is over 25HP the motor must be titled.  I used to run a Minn Kota on my Old Town 16' Penobscot, steering is an issue unless yours has a square stern.  

I'd like to see the canoe that would handle a 25HP outboard.

https://dmv.utah.gov/register/vehicles/b...atercraft/

[oldguy]

But do they still have to have a quage muscle sticker it is a boat with a motor? Just asking.

[Paddler]

But do they still have to have a quage muscle sticker it is a boat with a motor? Just asking.

You have to complete the course and have proof in your launch vehicle.  Since the canoe cannot be registered you cannot buy the sticker.

[oldguy]

But do they still have to have a quage muscle sticker it is a boat with a motor? Just asking.

You have to complete the course and have proof in your launch vehicle.  Since the canoe cannot be registered you cannot buy the sticker.

Thanks

[need2getoutmore]

Thanks for the information! I knew I had to take a course but forgot about keeping the proof of it.  For sure will do that.

[Mildog]

If it has a motor I believe you must register it. Title is another issue motors under 25 not titled some boats not titled . But I am pretty sure if it has a motor of any kind and it floats it has to be registered.

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This is on first page not hard to find motor boat sail boat of any kind must be registered period!

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No, you don't have to.  No canoe can be titled.  If the motor on your canoe is over 25HP the motor must be titled.  I used to run a Minn Kota on my Old Town 16' Penobscot, steering is an issue unless yours has a square stern.  

I'd like to see the canoe that would handle a 25HP outboard.

https://dmv.utah.gov/register/vehicles/b...atercraft/

Paddler
Wrong answer..,
Motor boat of any kind must be registered in Utah .
Titled is a seperate issue.
Both my boat and main motor are titled but my kicker is not as it’s only 9.9

[Paddler]

This is from the link I posted above:

Boats, Watercraft & Outboard Motors
Every 1985 or newer watercraft operated in Utah waters must be titled except:

A motorboat or a sailboat belonging to a class of vehicles the Division of Outdoor Recreation has determined to be exempt from registration
Watercraft that have valid marine documents issued by the US Coast Guard
Watercraft owned and operated by non-residents of Utah
Watercraft owned and operated by the Federal Government, or a state or subdivision thereof
Canoes
Inflatable watercraft powered by an outboard motor with 25 horsepower or less
A ship’s lifeboat
A motorboat or sailboat from another country temporarily using the waters of this state
Outboard motors with a manufacture’s listed horsepower of 25 or less
While canoes powered with motors over 25 HP must be registered, no canoe, regardless of model year, can be titled. However, if the motor used on a canoe is over 25 HP and is a model year 1985 or newer, the motor must be titled. All sailboards are exempt from titling.

[Perchawg]

I have had a trolling motor on my canoe since the 90's
registered every year

here is copy and paste regulation 

• [b]Does my boat need to be registered? [/b]If your boat has a motor (gas or electric) on it, or if it is a sailboat, it needs to be registered and numbered. If you are visiting Utah (less than 60 days in a calendar year) and your boat is currently registered in your state, you do not need a Utah registration.
  
  
  

 Nuff said

[Paddler]

I have had a trolling motor on my canoe since the 90's
registered every year

here is copy and paste regulation 

• [b]Does my boat need to be registered? [/b]If your boat has a motor (gas or electric) on it, or if it is a sailboat, it needs to be registered and numbered. If you are visiting Utah (less than 60 days in a calendar year) and your boat is currently registered in your state, you do not need a Utah registration.
  
  
  

 Nuff said

It appears there is conflicting information between recreation.utah.gov and the DMV. I believe I did register my canoe back in the '90s when I ran an electric on it, but I don't remember. I tried calling recreational.utah.gov, the boating section but my call went to voicemail. Waiting to hear back.

[FishfulThinkin]

The original question was whether the canoe needs to be registered and it does. However, as part of the registration process they are not going to issue a title for the canoe or motor. Titling and registration are 2 different things. Yes, the canoe will need to have bow numbers and a registration sticker but no, you will not receive a title as part of this process. Only bigger boats and motors get titled as part of the registration process. It's adding the motor (gas or electric) that triggers the registration requirement. Standard canoes that are paddled by hand need no registration.

[oldguy]

The original question was whether the canoe needs to be registered and it does. However, as part of the registration process they are not going to issue a title for the canoe or motor. Titling and registration are 2 different things. Yes, the canoe will need to have bow numbers and a registration sticker but no, you will not receive a title as part of this process. Only bigger boats and motors get titled as part of the registration process. It's adding the motor (gas or electric) that triggers the registration requirement. Standard canoes that are paddled by hand need no registration.

Amen thank you!!!

[Crimson]

From the Utah DMV website:  

[font="Source Sans 3", sans-serif]"While canoes powered with motors over 25 HP must be registered, no canoe, regardless of model year, can be titled. However, if the motor used on a canoe is over 25 HP and is a model year 1985 or newer, the motor must be titled. All sailboards are exempt from titling."[/font]


[font="Source Sans 3", sans-serif]While a left handed way of stating it, this seems to be saying that canoes with motors less than 25 HP "Do Not" need to be registered.[/font]

[font="Source Sans 3", sans-serif]Hope someone can find a more definite statement from the DMV.  Whoever writes their requirements should go back for remedial English.[/font]

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I don't know why all the extra notations are included in my post. I did'nt do it.

[Paddler]

The original question was whether the canoe needs to be registered and it does. However, as part of the registration process they are not going to issue a title for the canoe or motor. Titling and registration are 2 different things. Yes, the canoe will need to have bow numbers and a registration sticker but no, you will not receive a title as part of this process. Only bigger boats and motors get titled as part of the registration process. It's adding the motor (gas or electric) that triggers the registration requirement. Standard canoes that are paddled by hand need no registration.

That makes sense.  Registration and titling aren't the same thing.  My mistake.  Like I said, I'm pretty sure I registered my canoe when I ran an electric.  Spent many evenings fishing crappie on Pineview back then.  I think they changed the roadside parking up there.  It used to be free.