If you just bought yourself a boat in Tasmania, clearly you are unstoppable force of adventure and our kind of boatie. Let’s get you out on those cold and stormy seas as soon as possible! After all, what makes one feel more alive then good splash of arctic sea in the face?
First up, does your boat have a motor over 4hp? Or is it a personal watercraft, like a jetski? You’ll need to register it.
You can find how to register a boat with MAST on their website. And don’t wait too long. You must transfer registration within 14 days of purchase.
Do you have your registration sorted and know the number? Great! Let’s get you a set of Boat Rego Decals, which you can custom design and are easy to apply, so you can head out to sea. We are a Tasmania owned and operated small business, so we can get your decals to you the fastest and you’ll be supporting a Tassie business by choosing local. If you’re in the Hobart area, local pickup is available, just shoot us an email or call to arrange it. See you out on our beautiful waters soon!
When and how to organise boat registration in Tasmania
As we said, in Tasmania, it’s a requirement to register all boats with a motor over 4hp and all Personal Watercrafts (PWC).
- To register a boat in Tasmaina, you must be 16 or older.
- You must register your vessel if you plan to live in Tasmania for a continuous period of more than 3 months.
- You can register online.
- Or through your local Service Tasmania.
How to display your boat registration numbers in Tasmania
There are requirements for how to display your registration number on the hull of your boat:
- For motor boats – the registration numbers need to be 150mm high and displayed on each side of the boat.
- For PWC – the registration numbers need to be 75mm high.
- Numbers need to be contrasting in colour to the boat’s hull, so for example, if you have a dark blue hull, you could use light blue rego numbers, white numbers or silver if you like, but not mid blue or black as it will not be readable from a distance.
- You can create and order custom boat registration numbers here Custom boat registration numbers
- Make sure to choose a font that is easy to read from a distance.
Order Tasmanian Boat Rego Stickers Online from Boat Names Australia
At Boat Names Australia we give you FREE 1 colour boat registration numbers worth $48 when you order a boat name valued at $85 or more.
Next is the fun part – designing your boat name and the matching registration numbers to display on your boat. Design your own boat name online or work with our experienced team of designers to find the perfect look for your boat. At Boat Names Australia, we strive to make the process of naming your boat easy and enjoyable.
Not sure of what to name your boat? Check out some of the best boat names for inspiration.
What about other Australian States' Boat Registration?
Are you moving interstate? Or planning to cruise around Australia? (Ahhh, lucky you! Now that’s the life…) Just a head’s up, many states require you to register your vessel if you stay for more than 3 months.
Have a look at our Australian Boat Rego overview page to see the requirements for each state and territory.