Sound off on Documented Vessel Annual "Fee"

[rossjo]

More taxes ...

April 19, 2013

Dear BoatU.S. Member,

Do you own a federally documented vessel? The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to charge an annual fee of $26.00 for the renewal of certificates of documentation for recreational boats. While the Coast Guard charges to issue new certificates of documentation for boats, currently there is no charge for annual renewal.

This fee will only apply if your boat is federally documented and would be in addition to any state registration fees. For current information on federal vessel documentation, visit the United States Coast Guard Documentation Center.

We encourage you to share your thoughts with the Coast Guard on this proposal before May 3rd, 2013, by going to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDeta ... -2010-0990

Please forward this email to fellow boaters with documented vessels. If you have any additional questions, please contact BoatU.S. Government Affairs at GovtAffairs@BoatUS.com.

Thank you for being a BoatU.S. member!

Margaret Podlich
President, BoatU.S.
GovtAffairs@BoatUS.com
703-461-2878 x8363
BoatUS.com/Gov

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[prowlersfish]

I don't like it . I have already paid my $100+ to document my boat . Even if it passes I may not have to pay it as I am documented Coast wise not recreational but we will see .

[prowlersfish]

Reading the info it looks like its for all documented boats not just recreational

[sehord]

I don't like any fees (AKA - tax) but I am truly surprised they have been free all these years.... And then only a $5 late fee if late....