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Boating

From Glen Ellyn Park District

 NOTICE: Illinois Boat Registration and Safety Act Amendments Take Effect June 1

United States Coast Guard Changes

Due to USCG regulation changes, please refer to the updated lists below to correctly code your watercraft’s hull material, type, usage, propulsion, engine drive type and fuel.

Hull Material

(Primary)
 
  1. WOOD 
  2. STEEL 
  3. ALUMINUM
  4. FIBERGLASS
  5. OTHER
  6. PLASTIC
  7. RUBBER/VINYL/CANVAS

Watercraft Type

  1. OPEN MOTORBOAT
  2. CABIN MOTORBOAT
  3. HOUSEBOAT
  4. SAIL ONLY
  5. PONTOON BOAT
  6. OTHER
  7. AIRBOAT
  8. PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
  9. PADDLE CRAFT
  10. AUXILARY SAIL
  11. INFLATABLE BOAT
  12. ROWBOAT

Use

  1. PLEASURE
  2. DEALER OR MANUFACTURER DEMONSTRATION
  3. RENT OR LEASE
  4. CHARTER FISHING
  5. OTHER COMMERCIAL OPERATION
  6. COMMERCAL FISHING
  7. COMMERCIAL PASSENGER CARRYING                                                           

Propulsion

  1. AIR THRUST
  2. MANUAL
  3. PROPELLER
  4. SAIL
  5. OTHER
  6. WATER JET

Fuel

  1. GAS
  2. DIESEL
  3. OTHER
  4. ELECTRIC

Engine Drive Type

  1. INBOARD
  2. OUTBOARD
  3. POD DRIVE
  4. STERN DRIVE
  5. OTHER

Common Questions:

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