First in Ontario for several years, hoping for a mythical exemption for "under construction or repair". Then Maine for 8 months, then Virginia for almost two years, then Florida for several months. Never got taxed, don't ask don't tell. It helped that "he" stored it indoors, out of sight out of mind.

In California, if you buy a boat here there will be 8% or so sales/use tax. If you move it in after owning it and operating it 180 out of the last 360 days out of the state, you can apply (and must apply for) for an exemption. After that you will get personal property tax each year from the county where you keep it of around 1% of the value (as they see fit to determine).

Anybody know what happens in Washington state?