Motors

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[cool][#0000ff]Utah requires that you register each HULL...not just the motor. For tubes and toons that don't come with hull numbers the DMV issues one and it has to be displayed on the craft. You could probably get away with using the numbers on two or more tubes...if they were the same kind. But for both a tube and a toon you gotta have separate registration.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I look for more thorough checks on tubes and toons in the future. In the past you would not get more than a glance from the rangers if you had a motor and your numbers displayed. But now that we also have to carry a copy of our mussel compliance forms they have another excuse to ask for "papers". If you don't carry a copy of your registration...or if it is for another craft...you could get a citation. Ditto if you don't have a copy of your mussel certifications.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I carry both in a waterproof pouch on the bottom of one of my pockets. Shouldn't be long before I am asked to show them...hopefully. All of the regulations are worthless unless they are monitored and enforced.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Your reference to the cleanings is probably most applicable to infected waters...or lakes like Strawberry that now have the requirements for cleaning before launching. It will be interesting to see how officials treat tubes and toons and if we are subject to the same requirements as boats on all waters.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good post.[/#0000ff]
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