Hi Mike. I just bought the same one, Bass Hunter II 8'. In Calif we have to have it registered if we use an electric motor. the form wants to know the year it was built. was wondering if you know if the metal tag on the boat with the id number will tell me this. the number is BKH01769 D505 (maybe the d505 is dec 5 2005?? any help would be appreciated...tks Ken in Oakley Ca