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Frankly · 06-11-2016, 07:08

I have a couple of Boston Whaler outboard boats that are registered as antiques with the reduced annual Florida registration fee. Cbreeze ain't quite there yet but it is a US Documented Vessel (which is no longer free). Sounds like I might want to change her to Florida titled in the next few years.

I am getting too old to get out of St Andrews Bay let alone the country.

denverd0n · 07-11-2016, 05:49

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Originally Posted by Jason Flare

I want to register our boat in FL. The boat is documented with the CG. Sales tax has NOT been paid yet.

How long have you owned the boat? If you have owned and used the boat in another state for more than 6 months, then you do not owe any sales/use tax when you bring it to Florida.

Note that the "and used" part is important. If the boat has just sat there for 6 months, waiting to bring it to Florida, then you will still owe a use tax.

Jason Flare · 08-11-2016, 04:56

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Originally Posted by denverd0n

How long have you owned the boat? If you have owned and used the boat in another state for more than 6 months, then you do not owe any sales/use tax when you bring it to Florida.

Note that the "and used" part is important. If the boat has just sat there for 6 months, waiting to bring it to Florida, then you will still owe a use tax.

We have owned and used the boat out of state for 5 years. Do you know where I could find the particulars on this?

powsmias · 08-11-2016, 05:21

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Originally Posted by ranger42c

How much was "so much?"

I don't recall annual FL registration being a big deal, once past original purchase/sales tax issues.

-Chris

if i remember right i'm thinking about 140.

powsmias · 08-11-2016, 05:25

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Originally Posted by GordMay

Florida Boat Registration Fees vary by the length of the vessel, as follows:

Class A-1 (vessels less than 12 ft and all motorized canoes): $10.25

Class A-2 (12 ft to 16 ft): $21

Class 1 (16 ft to 26 ft): $33.50

Class 2 (26 ft to 40 ft: $83

Class 3 (40 ft to 65 ft): $132.50

Class 4 (65 ft to 110 ft): $157.50

Class 5 (110 ft or longer): $194.50

Please note that some counties may tack on additional fees.

➥ Florida Boat Registration Instructions | DMV.org

Thanx .. sorry so long to get back to this thread.. if florida lapses, are other countries gonna be concerned as long as coast guard doc is up to date?