Can i put a electric trolling motor on personal pontoon boat???

I've seen it done before but do i need to register it or anything like that. i have heard from a friend that has a pontoon boat also that registration is needed to put any kind of motor on a water craft. is this true?Can i put a electric trolling motor on personal pontoon boat???
Your friend is correct.

Every motor-driven vessel (regardless of length) that is not documented by the U.S. Coast Guard which is used or on the waters of this state are subject to registration by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This applies to private lakes, ponds as well.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/boatsinfo/boatreg.鈥?/a>
na, you don't have to register the motor. when you buy the boat the boats id number just shows the make and size and year of the boat. that is all you pretty much register. if you need or just want another type of moter on your boat that is up to you. when i registered my boat it didn't matter what type of motor that i had. the registration just wanted to know if there was a motor on the boat or not. so the anwer would be no you don't have to rereigister the boat. but just incase my answer isn't 100% correct, check with your states dnr and see what the answer would be....but my opinions are based on ga dnr. good luck as long as the boat is registered put what ever you want on itCan i put a electric trolling motor on personal pontoon boat???
yea use a 36 lb. thrust .
yahCan i put a electric trolling motor on personal pontoon boat???
boat registration is controled by the dmv and this is what the rule book says'



What Vessels Must be Registered?

Generally, every sail-powered vessel over eight feet in length and every motor-driven vessel (regardless of length) that is not documented by the U.S. Coast Guard which is used or on the waters of this state are subject to registration by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The vessel must be located in California.



Vessels previously registered in other states must be registered in California within 120 days of being brought into the state, if it will be used upon California waterways the majority of the time.



The term vessel applies to every description of water-craft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, except the following:



A seaplane on the water.

A watercraft specifically designed to operate on a permanently fixed course and guided by a mechanical device that restricts the watercraft's movement to the fixed course.

A floating structure that is designed and built to be used as a stationary waterborne residential dwelling, which, (a) does not have and is not designed to have a mode of power of its own, (b) is dependent for utilities upon a continuous utility linkage to a source originating on shore, and (c) has a permanent, continuous hookup to a shoreside sewage system.

The following vessels do not have to be registered in California:



Vessels propelled solely by oars or paddles.

Nonmotorized sailboats that are eight feet or less in length.

Nonmotorized surfboards propelled by a sail and with a mast that the operator must hold upright.

A ship's lifeboat (a dinghy is not a lifeboat).

Vessels currently and lawfully numbered (registered) by another state that are principally used outside California.

Vessels brought into California for racing purposes only (exempted only during races and tune-ups).

NOTE: Commercial vessels of five net tons or more, or 30 feet or more in length must be registered (documented) by the U.S. Coast Guard.



all that being said i've never heard of anyone geting a ticket on a lake or river on a personal pontoon boat for non reg. just me ~~~*%26lt;%26gt;{
It depends upon what state you are in. Most of the time you have to have a boat registered due to its size or the size of the motor it has.



You should be able to go to your states parks and wildlife webpage and look it up.
as a trolling motor tech..... chose the right motor for the boat... if it is going on the front of the boat get one with enough power.... if its going on the rear of the boat... get Minn Kotas E-Drive... that engine has alot of power.... if your on privt. lakes you may not need to reg. anything with the state...just with your homeowner asst. however if your taking it else were from lake to lake - then you need to reg. the rig..... let me know if you need help with picking a motor...... I am a cert. tech. for Minn Kota an also Motor Guide trolling motors...... good luck........ you can email at : boat_bass@yahoo.com
If it's got a motor, trolling or otherwise, you'll need to register the boat. Even a kayak with a trolling motor has to be registered. Go to Parks and Wildlife for info.
Depends where you live. In Canada, it wouldn't have to be registered but, you legally need the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (easily obtainable online) as you technically do for use of any pleasure craft here including (believe it or not) canoes and belly boats too, along with a need to carry the required safety equipment!



The only exception is if you rent. Then you can roar around in a 20' with a 200 h.p. engine, putting people at risk, and the friggin' card is not needed. No really, I'm not kidding, really!!!
motor=registration