CA Regs On Drift Boats

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Do drift boats need to be registered in CA if they don't have a motor? Or just the trailer?

Googling around with no luck. Typical confusing bureacratic language.

Thanks for any input.

NEVER MIND I think I found my answer here: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicl...r-boat-vessel/

There are some boats/vessels that do not have to be registered:

Canoes, rowboats, or any boats/vessels that use paddles or oars





24.180 Vessels Required to be Registered in California
The following vessels must be registered: Show Citation 11
Undocumented motor boats.
Undocumented sailboats over eight feet in length or with a motor.
Amphibious vehicle/vessels.
Houseboats.

Exception: A floating, stationary residential dwelling (floating home) not designed to have power of its own, dependent for utilities from a source on shore, and which has a permanent sewage hookup on shore (CVC §9840).

Inflatable vessels with motors.
Personal watercraft ski-type vessels (for example, jet ski or wet bike).
Shuttle craft. A shuttle craft is a full-size, open bow, jet boat similar to a barge. It is powered and steered by a personal watercraft.