My Classic is officially a Classic Now

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Hi IslandTrader;

Yaw I got you on that part. Kind of subjective interpretation and decision.

But now that America is inaugurating a Liberal Democrat in a few days

You could look at it like this –

My boat was powered by a outboard motor and I still have a outboard motor on her.

Or

My boat was powered by a gas combustion engine and it still is.

That should pass the congress.


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FellowShip

Just for the Grins

“Official Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner”

[Blue197320]

[/QUOTE] You could look at it like this –

My boat was powered by a outboard motor and I still have a outboard motor on her.

Or

My boat was powered by a gas combustion engine and it still is. [QUOTE]


i read that form and it says the engine needs to be the same year as the vessel. i guess there are exceptions to that ??

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Hi Blue197320;

Fuzzy details, fuzzy details as we all know here in the state of Florida the motor is not titled when you purchase a boat. SOOOOO if on my boat title it doesn’t say anything about a motor being a original part of the package purchase maybe it didn’t come with a motor and the original owner of my boat added one later, or maybe it never had a motor. If all boats came with the same motor or the motor was indicated on the ID # like cars then I would know. BUT the truth of the matter is no one knows and since no one knows and the form is not exact enough I sent in my Marine Survey which Did intricate what motor I have on the boat and they approved it.

SOOOO if they said OK who am I to argue with their judgment.

Test to Pass???? Or Test to Fail????



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FellowShip

Just for the Grins

“Official Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner”

[Blue197320]

i will be trying it out with mine. but i wonder... do i tell them the powerhead is '84 or do i tell them the rest of the motor is '91... hmmmm very fuzzy details...

[eggsuckindog]

i will be trying it out with mine. but i wonder... do i tell them the powerhead is '84 or do i tell them the rest of the motor is '91... hmmmm very fuzzy details...

You fill the form out there are no questions on the engine just the boat

[Blue197320]

ok good to know.. im going to have to get this

[Fr. Frank]

Here is the actual wording of the applicable statute:

(2) ANTIQUE VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE.--

(a) A vessel that is at least 30 years old, used only for recreational purposes, and powered by the vessel's original-type power plant may be registered as an antique vessel. When applying for registration as an antique vessel, the owner of such a vessel shall submit certification, as prescribed by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or from a marine surveyor that the vessel meets the requirements of this paragraph.

(b) The registration number for an antique vessel shall be permanently attached to each side of the forward half of the vessel as provided in ss. 328.48 and 328.54.

(c) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may issue a decal identifying the vessel as an antique vessel. The decal shall be displayed as provided in ss. 328.48 and 328.54.

The definition of "type" of power plant comes from the title application form and lists fuel and drive type:

gasoline, diesel, or other, PLUS outboard, inboard, sterndrive, or other.

SO, if your boat was originally powered by a gasoline fueled outboard, and it still is, it meets the requirements of the law. But if it was originally powered by a gas sterndrive, and is now an outboard, it does not meet the requirements.

[Snookerd]

Fr. Frank-My 23SF just hit 30 yrs, as it is hull #1 for 1979. Is there a defined power plant list? If not, I'm going to submit mine and see if they take a diesel jackshaft converted to outboards. (heck it didn't switch to sail power-unless those Mercs die 100 miles offshore )