- Any undocumented vessel with an overall length less than 16 feet that does not use an outboard motor.
- Any vessel used exclusively for racing, including water skiing, that is titled in another state.
- Any vessel operating under a current valid number granted by a federal agency as proof of compliance with the federal boat safety laws and displaying a current certificate of number in that vessel.
- Any vessel owned exclusively by the United States, a state or political subdivision thereof.
- Any vessel whose owner is the United States, a state or political subdivision thereof and which is used in the public service.
- Any vessel operated exclusively as a ship's lifeboat.
- Any vessel owned in a foreign country and temporarily using the waters of this State.