Coast Guard for recreational purposes.

What type of boats need to be registered. Vessels and Boat Registration Some states require you to register the following vessels. All pleasure craft powered by an engine 10 horsepower 75 kW or more must be licensed unless the boat has a Vessel Registration. A commercial vessel 24 metres or over in tonnage length capable of navigating the high seas.

PWCs must be at least 100mm high and on both sides. Ability to sail overseas If you intend to take an Australian owned vessel overseas then it must be Australian registered. Boats capable of planingat least 150mm high on both sides.

Boats that are used entirely for private recreation are required to be registered as recreational boats. A vessel including a boat and PWC that uses or is capable of using an engine for propulsion in Victorian waters must be registered and seaworthy. Boats fitted with an engine must be registered to travel in South Australian waters.

Many financial institutions such as banks and finance companies require a vessel to be registered before they will lend money using the vessel as security. Registration must be renewed with VicRoads every 12 months. Requirements for boat registration vary from state to state.

You will not be fined. Any boat with an engine capable of being used for propulsion in Victorian waters must be registered and in a seaworthy condition. Boats that must be registered Owners of recreational vessels that are or may be propelled by mechanical power this includes electric motors and boats which are ordinarily propelled by sail must register with them with the Department of Transport DoT and pay the associated registration fees.

Registration renewal is required every 12 months. Power-driven vessels with an engine power rating of 40 kilowatts or more greater than 5 horsepower any power-driven or sailing vessel of 55 metres or longer every vessel subject to a mooring licence including marina berths. You no longer receive a registration label when you register your boat.