Registering dinghy?

**LandieMan** · 18th November 2009, 05:48 PM

Hi boaties,

What's the deal with owning a small aluminum dinghy in Aussie? Do they need to be registered or similar? How does it work?

I've been looking at a few on eBay to get a feel for pricing for when we do our big Aussie trip and some reference "registration" and have big numbers painted on the front of the hull.

There's nothing like that here in NZ for small boats so forgive me if it's a dumb question in Aussie.

Cheers, LandieMan

**MickInTheMud** · 18th November 2009, 06:29 PM

OK,

In Queensland If it's under 4hp no rego, over 4hp requires rego.

Under 6hp no license, over 6hp license require.

In the Northern Territory I believe small boats are not required to be registered.

If you plan to use it anywhere other than th NT I would suggest having it registered in 1 of the other states.

Also be aware that boat regos in QLD do not include CTP. So I would strongly suggest getting insurance cover.

Cheers Mick.

**LandieMan** · 19th November 2009, 03:38 AM

Originally Posted by MickInTheMud

OK,

In Queensland If it's under 4hp no rego, over 4hp requires rego.

Under 6hp no license, over 6hp license require.

In the Northern Territory I believe small boats are not required to be registered.

If you plan to use it anywhere other than th NT I would suggest having it registered in 1 of the other states.

Also be aware that boat regos in QLD do not include CTP. So I would strongly suggest getting insurance cover.

Cheers Mick.

Thanks Mick,

Rego & Licensing??

Are you saying drivers need to be licensed as well?

Are they both a case of just "fill in the form and pay your money" or are tests involved?

Cheers, LandieMan

P.S. There is no license required to operate small private boats in NZ.

**Shonky** · 19th November 2009, 07:28 AM

Home - NSW Maritime

No licence needed if you are going under 10knots.

DUnno about rego for tinnies but from memory they don't need it.

**isuzurover** · 19th November 2009, 01:56 PM

AFAIK:

In WA, any boat with a motor or which can be fitted with a motor must be "licensed" (registered).

Anyone operating a powered boat must have an RST (recreational skippers ticket) - or there must be at least 1 person with an RST in the boat at all times. To obtain an RST you need to complete a written and practical test. Fees vary, as they are run by various private companies.

I am not sure what the rules are for people who are only visiting WA, however I know that interstate boat licences are accepted instead of the RST.

All the info you need is here:
Marine information

**LandyAndy** · 22nd November 2009, 09:47 PM

I spoke to the enforcers at the boat show.
For WA
Over 4 HP you need a RST.
All need registering.
Can be used as a tender for a launch/yaught no rego neded must display mother ships rego numbers.
Andrew

**numpty** · 23rd November 2009, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Shonky

Home - NSW Maritime

No licence needed if you are going under 10knots.

DUnno about rego for tinnies but from memory they don't need it.

It would seem that this has changed, as in NSW and Qld all boats with motors are required to be registered.

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