anyone ever get hassled for troll motor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbl_91762 · 07-15-2016, 11:07 AM

Im considering installing a trolling motor only for trips that will require miles of paddling. I know installing one that your supposed to register it but have you guys or know anyone that's ever been harassed by law for registration?

FARRIER · 07-15-2016, 11:13 AM

I find it better to beg for forgiveness. And no i have never seen anyone get hassled for eletric motors. But back in the day there was always angry skiff guy.

DanaPT · 07-15-2016, 04:06 PM

had one for about 18 mos on a mango xfactor. Launched from baby beach and inside the harbor a lot. Cruised the harbor, no one said a peep. I would slow down when I saw harbor patrol and use the paddle a bit.

Never once bugged by anyone.

jbl_91762 · 07-16-2016, 07:35 AM

Thanks guys, I don't mind paddling but when you guys start to mention 3-5 mile one way outings I start to get worried if my (bad back) can handle it. Still bummed the OEX rental Hobie killed by back after just 30 mins and went with a regular paddle yak which I do love.

wiredantz · 07-19-2016, 02:26 PM

registration just for ocean cost about $29.00. just did mine two weeks ago.

I never got hassled and dfg stopped me plenty of times, never once asked for my paperwork.
(probably because they could not see my motor)

I don't do lakes, so that might be different.

07-15-2016, 11:07 AM	#1
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	anyone ever get hassled for troll motor Im considering installing a trolling motor only for trips that will require miles of paddling. I know installing one that your supposed to register it but have you guys or know anyone that's ever been harassed by law for registration?

07-15-2016, 11:13 AM	#2
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	I find it better to beg for forgiveness. And no i have never seen anyone get hassled for eletric motors. But back in the day there was always angry skiff guy. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

07-19-2016, 02:26 PM	#5
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	registration just for ocean cost about $29.00. just did mine two weeks ago. I never got hassled and dfg stopped me plenty of times, never once asked for my paperwork. (probably because they could not see my motor) I don't do lakes, so that might be different. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 07-19-2016 at 02:32 PM.

07-15-2016, 04:06 PM	#3
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	had one for about 18 mos on a mango xfactor. Launched from baby beach and inside the harbor a lot. Cruised the harbor, no one said a peep. I would slow down when I saw harbor patrol and use the paddle a bit. Never once bugged by anyone.

07-16-2016, 07:35 AM	#4
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Thanks guys, I don't mind paddling but when you guys start to mention 3-5 mile one way outings I start to get worried if my (bad back) can handle it. Still bummed the OEX rental Hobie killed by back after just 30 mins and went with a regular paddle yak which I do love.