Scamp survey for WA state registration

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Shackleton#268
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Scamp survey for WA state registration

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We have Scamp #268 which is an owner-built boat previously registered in ID.
We are trying to register the boat in WA state and the DOL wants a “dealer” or marine surveyor to assess the boat for sales tax purposes.
Does anyone have experience with a marine surveyor (in the Seattle area) who knows about the Scamp?
How did other owners with out-of-state boats deal with this issue?

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Chris Ancliffe
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Good question. I am jumping in late on this so don't know if this is still an open question. In my case, the marina I dock at wanted reg and insurance. I kept explaining that it was home built and the model (and kit) was for the SCAMP. I eventually prevailed and got both.
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Steve Canaga
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As a former marine surveyor, I would say it is a ridiculous waste of time to survey a SCAMP. If they are a professional they will need to take photos and write up a complete report. In my day the minimum cost for this was $400, probably a lot more now. When my own insurance company wanted surveys done on my Flicka sailboat I convinced them to just let me submit a bunch of photos. I don't know about the DOL.
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