Big Dave Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 I just helped a friend find and buy a 2003 Master Angler 17. He is a "blue water" captain, running a privately-owned custom sport fishing yacht. His home is in North Carolina, he's in Annapolis for the summer, but will be in SFL at Merritt from September through December. Question: what are the pro's and con's of doing the paper work (title and registration, etc.) here in Florida versus North Carolina? Can he use my home port for those purposes, or does he have to have a local address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 I would think it would be best if the registration matched his drivers license, much like an automobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 You probably need to check with fl tag and title office. I think they are pretty tight on how the documents are handled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 I would assume you are required to register in your state of residence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 Some state allow u to register the boat if the boat if it is in the state the majority of the year. So yes he resides out of state but the boat stays so fl will get there dollars on the boat in there water. Again just call your tag office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROZEN Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 They all want sales taxes. Tile where ever it’s the least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribute Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 Curious, does FL have sales tax on used boats? NC does not, only the trailer has sales tax because it is registered like an automobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROZEN Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 8 hours ago, NCTribute said: Curious, does FL have sales tax on used boats? NC does not, only the trailer has sales tax because it is registered like an automobile. Yes.... http://floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/current/gt800005.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 He can register the boat in any state, but I believe you are only allowed 90 continuous days in one state before having to register the boat in that state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 13 hours ago, NCTribute said: Curious, does FL have sales tax on used boats? Yes but I do not believe tax on the motor or I should say that is the way it was not long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 1 hour ago, mulligan said: Yes but I do not believe tax on the motor or I should say that is the way it was not long ago. To my knowledge this is correct and how I've completed boat sales and purchases in Fl. Tax is only collected on the sale price of the hull. You can itemize the sale and tax will only be collected on the hull price, since the hull is what is being titled and registered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 He should register it to match his DL. My office is at Merritts, have your friend stop in to say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted July 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Thanks everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted August 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 23 hours ago, conocean said: He should register it to match his DL. My office is at Merritts, have your friend stop in to say hello. Thanks! Will do--it's Captain Tom Ross. He'll have a 70'+ Merritt at the boatyard for several months. He's looking for an apartment or condo to rent also in case you know of anything in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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