Canoe Question

[van7559]

Anyone here got one? I just piked one up, and plan on running a trolling motr, and everything I have read says it needs to be registered. where, and how do I do this.,

[mx'r]

yes, you are correct. Colorado Dept of Parks & Rec would be the people. Any state park with personnel on site can usually do this for you. I think it's around $30.

[HBARleatherneck]

exactly what mx'r said. i have an old town canoe. but, the canoe i sold last year, I had a trolling motor, fish finder, and of course the deep cycle battery in it. I kind of miss not paddling.

and you need numbers on the canoe.

http://parks.state.co.us/boating/Pag...ogramHome.aspx

noise maker(whistle, horn etc.)
numbers,
fire extinguisher (if gas outboard)
flag if someone is getting out or overboard

[van7559]

I know this thread is old, but I am the op. So surley that makes it okay to pick up where I left off. right? On the colorado boat registration form, it requires a hull identification number for vessels. My canoe does not have this. anyone know what to fill out in this section or where to get a HIN?

[HBARleatherneck]

first, you dont need it unless you are running the motor.

second, they will do the registration at the state parks. they give you a temp. then send you something in the mail permanent. you then buy the numbers or have them made. its actually cheaper in my experience to go to a sign shop, than buying premade numbers from walmart/sportsmans/bass pro.

[SNAFU]

Depending on manufactuer the Hull/vin # is stamped torawrds the stern or bow on outside,close to the gunwale.

British description but works here too.

http://www.victoriashadow.co.uk/pa_HIN.htm