I purchased a hydrohoist because I didnt want to deal with the town for permits on davits or lift bolted to the dock. Do I need a permit for a hydrohoist. The DEC sent me a letter saying I do . Does anybody know it to be fact or is there a way around it?

Town of Babylon are scumbags.Watch out

Ditto with town of Crookhaven

You'll be better off registering it as a "home made" boat or even a barge than going through the BS to get a permit. Slap numbers on the side of it and be done.

If this is the NY State DEC then it is my understanding that if the structure is not permanent and not far enough from shore to be a navigation hazard, then no permit is required, and that it is that way statewide. However, I have never seen two DEC officers who could agree on the interpretation of a rule yet, much less different regional offices. I think those guys are all ex IRS auditors that weren't having enough fun making taxpayers miserable. --- Jer

Spoke to doug at WD marine who sells hydrohoists in freeport NY and the answer is ( I dont know if you need a permit ) You would think they should know. Any other suggestions ?