So I'm going on vacation to Maine this year, and I've heard if you're boat is registered out of  state ( NH for me) that you have to register it in the state of Maine. Can't find much info on this, can anyone clear this up for me? Thanks, Joe

I found the information you are looking for by Googling “Maine boating laws”. As long as your boat has a valid registration in your home state, you’ll be fine. 

Yes you’re all set as long as the boat isn’t on the water for more than 60 days.

5 hours ago, Scott F said:

I found the information you are looking for by Googling “Maine boating laws”. As long as your boat has a valid registration in your home state, you’ll be fine. 

Awesome thanks a bunch

4 hours ago, Arcs&sparks said:

Yes you’re all set as long as the boat isn’t on the water for more than 60 days.

Great thank you very much

Edit; You do need a “milfoil sticker” though.  That crossed my mind after, so I checked.  https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing-boating/boating/protection-sticker.html

also your registration numbers should be visible from both sides..  good luck! 

8 hours ago, Arcs&sparks said:

Edit; You do need a “milfoil sticker” though.  That crossed my mind after, so I checked.  https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing-boating/boating/protection-sticker.html

also your registration numbers should be visible from both sides..  good luck! 

Alright thanks for the update. The sticker is what some other people told me as well

I picked up the sticker today but can't find anywhere where it says to place it. There was a link online but then when I clicked it it said that there was an error and the page couldn't be found. Anybody on here know what the sticker placement is for the lake and river protection sticker?

Display of Registration Number & Stickers

1. The registration number and validation stickers must be legibly displayed on each side of the bow of the boat; painted or permanently attached in a contrasting color to provide the highest degree of visibility.
2. The number must read from left to right, be not less than 3 inches high, and be vertical block character capital letters and Arabic numerals.
3. The registration number should be displayed on both sides of the bow as shown below.

A person may not place or operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC) on the inland waters of this state unless a valid lake and river protection sticker, issued annually, is permanently affixed to each side of the bow, above the waterline and approximately 3 inches behind the validation sticker. These stickers are nontransferable. (Title 12, Section 13058)

  

3 hours ago, jbmaine said:

Display of Registration Number & Stickers

1. The registration number and validation stickers must be legibly displayed on each side of the bow of the boat; painted or permanently attached in a contrasting color to provide the highest degree of visibility.
2. The number must read from left to right, be not less than 3 inches high, and be vertical block character capital letters and Arabic numerals.
3. The registration number should be displayed on both sides of the bow as shown below.

A person may not place or operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC) on the inland waters of this state unless a valid lake and river protection sticker, issued annually, is permanently affixed to each side of the bow, above the waterline and approximately 3 inches behind the validation sticker. These stickers are nontransferable. (Title 12, Section 13058)

  

Got it, thanks!

1 hour ago, BeardedBassGuy said:

Got it, thanks!

If you don't mind me asking, I grew up in southern NH ( Rye ) and know live close to Kittery ME. Are you close by?

What part of Maine will you be vacationing?

 

On 6/18/2018 at 9:01 PM, jbmaine said:

If you don't mind me asking, I grew up in southern NH ( Rye ) and know live close to Kittery ME. Are you close by?

I'm out in Manchester these days. Doesn't seem to be to much water close by. But it's also not to far

 

On 6/21/2018 at 11:31 PM, BeardedFishMaster said:

What part of Maine will you be vacationing?

 

Bridgton 

On 6/23/2018 at 6:44 AM, BeardedBassGuy said:

I'm out in Manchester these days. Doesn't seem to be to much water close by. But it's also not to far

 

Bridgton 

You will be staying in an area with many great bass fishing opportunites all around you.