I've wanted to build my own boat for a long time now. I've read some books on how to do it and I think I can the only thing that i've never been able to find is can you build a boat and legally drive it in the ocean? I currently have my own sail boat and that has to be registered and I have insurance I just don't know if that's something I need to have or not. But could I build a boat and some how get a VIN number for it or something or would building my own boat be a waste of time because I wouldn't be able to use it .... assuming it floated when I put it in the water lol. I live in california any one know how to register a hand made boat?
2007-02-26 03:21:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Build your boat. Go to the DMV when it is finished and apply for registration. In CA all boats require a registration card, proof of insurance, and a hull number with a valid sticker affixed.
Just fill out the form and indicate "home built" in the Manufacturers section. They may require a visual inspection of the boat, but when I built mine it was not required.
2007-02-26 04:04:21 · answer #1 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1
2016-12-24 02:55:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Build your own is done every day. There are many sites on the internet where you can buy plans, there are books of plans and even magazines devoted to building your own boat. Whatever department in Ca looks after registration of boats can help you. I live in Fl, and went to my Tag Agency, and they had the forms. The only reason I had to register the boat was because it had a small auxiliary motor. Had it been pure sail, or I think pure row or paddle, no registration is required here. A good site for both plans and helpful advice is the Glen L boats site, though there are many others.
2007-02-26 03:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So..
If you want to build your own boat here: http://boatplans.toptips.org
you'll find a comprehensive collection of 518 boat plans, 40 videos and about 500 pages of boat building guides. I've just bought the entire package. The product offers step by step blueprints on over 518 boats and video lessons on boat building. The creator, Martin Reid offers a simple, efficient and user-friendly system to construct any type of boats in a simple way. This site shows the user how to build over 500 different types of boats ranging from simple canoes and kayaks to complex designs like a cabin cruiser.
2014-09-16 14:36:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make Your Own Boat
2016-11-09 21:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea Go For It. My Neighbor Built A Plane In His Garage And Flys It Now, If Someone Can Do That Im Sure A Car Will Be Legal. And Besides How Would Cops Know You Built It.
2016-03-18 03:19:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the coast guard, ask them what's necessary for registration. OF COURSE you can build a boat, I've built several, (racing hulls) for use in fresh water. In my state we only register the outboard motor so I didn't have to worry about a registration for the hull. Make sure it floats BEFORE you put the engine in/on.
2007-02-27 03:10:32 · answer #7 · answered by nhguy207 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download 500 Boat Plans Here : http://BoatPlans.NaturallyGo.com/?LSY
2016-04-02 15:14:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes lots of people make there own boats i have plans to do this myself as well .
when you registar the boat you just write home made on the part where it says make. they give you the vin number and you stick that on the boat .
its that simple
2007-02-26 09:01:42 · answer #9 · answered by s l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest contacting glen-l marine in bellflower,ca.they sell both boat plans and kits and should be able to answer your questions.# is 562-630-6258.be safe on the water and enjoy.
2007-02-27 03:15:48 · answer #10 · answered by rebelredneck9032 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋