Fishing Q&A

is it legal to make your own boat out of steel drums,wood and rope?

im broke and want to fish offshore. Tampa area if you need a fishing buddy and have a boat btw. do i need to get it registered if its a floating hunk of crap?

Public Comments

1. yes
2. Sure. Go ahead
3. Yes you can make one yourself .. as long as its strong and safe enough to use
4. i know you can do it on private property but if it's offshore you might check with some officials before you try it.
5. yes but i wouldnt plan a long voyage
6. yes you have to get it registered if u r using the boat rugularly to fish but if u r using for a temprory purpose u don't need to register. happy fishing bye dude
7. It's legal, but that doesn't make it a good idea. I believe you only have to register a boat if it has a motor, but check with your local parks & rec department for the details of your state.
8. i don't see why u would need to get it registered as long as it floats its good. and besides its not illegal unless u get caught.
9. I don't suppose it would be illegal to build it. Now getting it past a Coast Guard inspection is another story.