Tony L. Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Hello all! I'm thinking about purchasing a budget canoe to take camping and to access some of my local waterways that have either horsepower restrictions or rules for electric motors only. I found one at Walmart that I can have shipped to the store for customer pickup. I had been checking out similar models at Dick's, BPS, Dunham's, and Gander Mtn. As much as I try to support other retailers, Walmart ended up having it for nearly $300 cheaper, so I just can't turn it down. My question is this.... In my home state of Indiana, you must register a watercraft as soon as you stick a trolling motor on it. Does Walmart typically provide the paperwork that I need to get this done (bill of sale, certificate of origin)? You ordinarily don't need to register small watercraft here unless the value exceeds $3000, but that all changes when it becomes motorized. Will purchasing a canoe from Walmart allow allow me to do this? If not, it might be a deal-breaker. Does anyone have any experience with purchasing and registering a Wally-World canoe/kayak? I may also post this later in the general forum to get a few more answers too. Sorry for the duplicates! Quote
Dogmatic Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Yes, they usually provide all the paperwork necessary for titling/registering your craft. I should say, they did when I purchased an inflatable pontoon from them. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted March 9, 2015 Super User Posted March 9, 2015 Same thing here in VA for kayaks and canoes. Once you stick a motor, be it electric or gas, you have to register it. It should come with a cert. of origins, but if for some reason it doesn't, the manufacturer can send you one based on the serial number. Quote
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