Hi Grunzster,
State of New Jersey - Motor Vehicle Commission
I think you can choose who you pay sales tax to...but you will need proof that the tax has been paid when you go to register in N.J. Sales tax is is 7% what's Floridas?
I'd call them ( NJ ) about the tax issue...to be sure.....also note
that you have 10 days to title this boat.....
The Hailing port only matters if you are documenting or re-documenting this vessel with the Coast Guard..
If you Document the vessel, you still have to Register it each year in NJ and Display a registration sticker....but you don't have to place the registration Numbers on your bow......Documentation and Registration are totally different things...I think the coast guard fee is $85...
You can always register the boat in florida, pay the tax...etc..and when you get to NJ....i think you have 180 days to transfer the registration...
I'm guessing though that insurance will cost you alot more in Fla...so maybe not a good idea?
If I can help in any way..let me know..