Hi all. New member here. I am trying to get my hand me down boat registered with the state DMV so I can use it on some local federal waterways. They are insisting on a a year and model to complete the registration. Unfortunately, all I know about it is that it is an old 12 ft Smoker Craft my dad picked up in a trade back in the mid 80's.
I know neither he nor I have ever registered it, and am fairly confident it was never registered by the previous owner. I have searched high and low for any form of identification on the boat to no avail. There is no HIN, nor is there any sign that a HIN plate was ever affixed to the transom. So, I am guessing it is pre-1972. The capacity plate has been missing since before I got it.
I tried contacting Smoker Craft for some help, but was directed to my local dealer who was no help whatsoever.
It's a deep-v boat with an overall length of 12 ft 4 inches and a beam of 60 inches at the widest point. I would estimate it weighs approx 150-200 lbs empty. As you can see in the attached photos, the boat is all aluminum, including the seats themselves, the only wood in on the transom.
Hoping someone might have some insight.
Thanks in advance!
I know neither he nor I have ever registered it, and am fairly confident it was never registered by the previous owner. I have searched high and low for any form of identification on the boat to no avail. There is no HIN, nor is there any sign that a HIN plate was ever affixed to the transom. So, I am guessing it is pre-1972. The capacity plate has been missing since before I got it.
I tried contacting Smoker Craft for some help, but was directed to my local dealer who was no help whatsoever.
It's a deep-v boat with an overall length of 12 ft 4 inches and a beam of 60 inches at the widest point. I would estimate it weighs approx 150-200 lbs empty. As you can see in the attached photos, the boat is all aluminum, including the seats themselves, the only wood in on the transom.
Hoping someone might have some insight.
Thanks in advance!