U.S. Coast Guard documented vessels must also be registered with the Oregon Marine Board if classified as a recreational vessel.
Exemptions to the boat registration requirements include:
- Sailboats that are under 12 feet long;
- U.S. Coast Guard documented vessels that are principally used in another state;
- Vessels that are properly registered in another state and that are operating on Oregon waters for no more than 60 consecutive days.
Reference: https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/title-registration/pages/title-and-registration-faqs.aspx
