Alabama DMV (over rated boat)

[ggodwin]

Hey folks,
i got a buyer for my Javelin Renegade 19 with a 200 Rude. He doesn’t know the rules for Alabama. Does anyone review boats and confirms that the boat does not have a motor that is larger than the rating?

[mrlawler1]

What's the coast guard sticker say?

Nevermind check this post out..

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....=1#post6444385

[DougH]

Alabama does not check what motor is on the boat when you register it nor require insurance, just a driver's license with a boating endorsement. However, if the Marine Police stop you they may check you BUT, they do not check to see what your boat is rated for nor what motor is on it (horsepower). Insurance companies are the only ones concerned about that here.

[bassmasterffej]

DougH is correct

[drake322]

Directly off website. Se had a discussion a few weeks back on another board about this same thing.

From the USCG site;

It is not a violation of Coast Guard regulations to install or use an engine larger than specified on the capacity label, but there may be state regulations prohibiting it.
There are no Coast Guard regulations against exceeding the safe loading capacity, however, there may be State regulations or restrictions which prohibit this. There is a Coast Guard regulation that gives Coast Guard Boarding Officers the power to terminate the use of a boat (send it back to shore) if, in the judgment of the Boarding Officer, the boat is overloaded. There is no fine for this, unless the operator refuses the Boarding Officer's order. We certainly hope that you will abide by the rating, as overloading may lead to capsizing or swamping of the boat.
NOTE: The Coast Guard Capacity Information label is required only on monohull boats less than 20' in length. The label is not required on multi-hull boats, pontoon boats (catamarans), or on any sailboats, canoes, kayaks, or inflatable boats, regardless of length.

[jeremy_cnwy]

Alabama does not check what motor is on the boat when you register it nor require insurance, just a driver's license with a boating endorsement. However, if the Marine Police stop you they may check you BUT, they do not check to see what your boat is rated for nor what motor is on it (horsepower). Insurance companies are the only ones concerned about that here.

this..
ive registered 4 boats over the last few years in two different counties. all you need is prior registration, bill of sale, and your license.
there is a place to list what motor the boat has but its vague and they do not do any inspections.