So sorry for our far west coast friends.

[THEFERMANATOR]

New Law in Cal for outboards, things to come!
Vessel Emissions Standards — Operative July 1, 2008
Add: Vehicle Code §§9852.9, 9853.7, and 9853.8 (AB 695 Chapter 609)

Prohibits the DMV from registering vessels with stern drive or inboard engines manufactured after January 1, 2008, if they do not meet emissions regulations.
Requires the retail seller to certify on the original application for a CF number if the vessel is in compliance with the emissions regulations
Requires vessels with a spark-ignition marine engine of less than 500 hp manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, or
Vessels with a spark-ignition marine engine with any rated output power manufactured on or after January 1, 2009, to have a permanent affixed label indicating that the engine meets or exceeds the emissions standards, and
Requires the hang tag for the engine to be submitted with the initial application for a CF number.

[tsubaki]

Don't remember which state but they did the same thing on a couple of lakes to reduce pollution. I think it was in an e-tec video.

[macojoe]

I saw that on another board, first thing I said was Glad I am a outboard!!

[bigshrimpin]

I think this just applies to new motors and boats.

CA has a dozen or so lakes like tahoe where you cannot use a carb or efi two stroke . . . outboards must be DFI or Four stroke.

I'm ready to move outta here . . . but I gotta say I love junk CA motors :) 30 years old and some of them are barely used.

Problem is that CA is broke . . . and their going to come up with 101 stupid laws to increase fees. The number of register boats is WAY WAY down and they're not getting $$$ they need to cover overhead.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Yes this only appies to new boats, FOR NOW! And yes it applies to ALL new boats, even outboards. So even a little jon boat must have it's 5HP kicker installed by a dealer and certified. No more do it yourselfers. And another thing to keep in mind when dealing with C.A.R.B., it won't be long before it becomes retroactive and applies to older boats as well. In 2010 COMIFORNIA is going to make all diesels manufactured after 96(OBD2) pass stricter emissions than they had to whenthey were built. And with 6 other states that have already adopted C.A.R.B.'s mission, this couod be very bad for you fellows in the northeast. Since it is the NEW ENGLAND area that is following COMIFORNIAS lead.

[bigshrimpin]

Ferm - This is some scary stuff. I can't wait until I have a certified state appointed *** wiper charging me $300 to flush my own toilet. These regs are getting out of control!!

My prediction for older boats is that they will continue to ban more lakes, and the state will make some more stupid laws about life jackets, charge higher reg fees, emisions laws, drivers licenses, etc. and make boating untouchable for the do it yourself'r. The death of pleasure power boating is near. Pretty soon they'll need border patrol in Mexico and Canada to keep the American's out.