That's a nice loophole, and with the weight of your boats, it wouldn't be difficult to justify. But do you simply declare it's a racing vessel when the Oklahoma Division of Watercraft officer starts writing a ticket? It would be great to find an equivalent loophole in Ohio, but even if I could, I expect the burden of proof to be mine (know how screwy things are here).

Ross

: Federal law allows states to require a registration. The model state law
: makes exceptions for certain types of boats. Check the state statutes and
: make your boat fit an exempt class.

: One exempt class in the model law is "racing vessels". My boats
: always have been racing vessels even if I am only playing in the surf.