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Old 12-04-2009, 07:07 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman View Post
After doing some more research, it appears not. It seems you still have to register a boat in the state even though it is federally documented. I think they will get you then. That said there are some clever ways of legally avoiding it but it requires you adapt a certain lifestyle and hire a bunch of lawyers in RI and then has you moving around a lot. Not something I am interested in just to avoid a stupid tax. I guess if I had a mega yacht it would be worth it but for a small boat no.
They register yachts in various places (usually warm and sandy with tasty mixed drinks). The only catch is it has to spend 6 months out of the US or you have to pay taxes on it.

No lawyers or "moving around alot" necessary.
Probably some smoke up your butt though.

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