You might consider California. Yes I said California. If it is CG registered, you do not register in California. If the boat can be documented as being used out of the state for 180 days of the first year, you can apply for a sales/use tax exemption, once granted this exemption is permanent, even if you later bring the boat to California. The county listed will likely try to get property tax, but if the boat isn't there tell them so and you don't owe any.
Each state additionally has laws about how long you are allowed to keep it there before taxes are assessed. Some of them quite grabby. Pay attention to the jurisdiction and keep moving. I've owned the current sailboat for 10 years, have paid $0.00 in taxes, all completely legal. CG reg costs $25 each year - that's it.
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