Washington licensing/registration requirements?

[Condor1970]

I thought I'd ask you guys on here, since I perused the DOL, and USCG websites, and really couldn't seem to get a definite answer to my question. I have a 12ft aluminum boat that is very old with no title. Not sure it ever even had one. It's just a row boat for now. However, I would like to put a little 6hp outboard on it, to go fishing. Now I know that boats under 14ft and <10hp don't need to be licensed or registered for when you use it on WA lakes, etc. However, what if I want to go out and fish in the Hood Canal, or the Carr inlet when the weather is calm?

 

[rickybobbybend]

Hey, Condor, try boat.wa.gov. You will find answers to questions and lots of links. And there is something called a phone number you can use. I have found them very helpful in the past. I believe the magic length is 16 ft btw. Good luck.