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 Getting a boat titled
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10/03/22 03:44 PM
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Freecobasser
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Ok boys and girls. Don't want to get blasted for buying a boat that doesn't have a title.
So with that preface, I bought a boat for way cheap from a fellow. I want to redo the interior and have the motor overhauled then use it around here on our small lakes.
Turns out the guy I bought it from was gifted it several years ago and is not even sure of the guys name. As the boat sets now it is a true project boat.
So I would like to get it registered and titled.
Is there any way to get that done?
Last edited by Freecobasser; 10/03/22 03:45 PM.
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Re: Getting a boat titled
[Re: Freecobasser]
#14494559
10/03/22 04:00 PM
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Joined: Jan 2010
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Fishinfellow
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Best of luck to you. Without a title or an affidavit from the previous owner (if it was an out of state purchase) you're pretty much SOL. I wouldn't waste any more time on it unless you plan on using it on private water only.
Thats my money fish ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/vXEgQG1t.jpg) Kris Winhold
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Re: Getting a boat titled
[Re: Freecobasser]
#14494573
10/03/22 04:24 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
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Rick Collis
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You can check with TP&W about a bonded title. I just went thru the same thing. Took a while, but I finally got my titles. I believe it took about 9 months. Good luck
Rick Collis
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Re: Getting a boat titled
[Re: Freecobasser]
#14494574
10/03/22 04:26 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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My experience is that if the boat never had a title, it's doable. If it has a title floating around somewhere but you don't have it, it gets really difficult if not impossible.
"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." - Samuel Adams
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Re: Getting a boat titled
[Re: Freecobasser]
#14495858
10/04/22 09:07 PM
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Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,644
Micheal
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Here are the forms that you will need to get a bonded title. It will take a min. of 6 months. Unless you are super fast in your rebuilding process, you will be able to get the title about the time you are finished.
Abandoned Boat and/or Outboard Motor Request for Bonded Title Review (PWD 1344)
Verification of Vessel or Outboard Motor Serial Number (504).
You might also explore to see if you qualify for: Request to Skip Titling Requirement of Previous Owner(s) (PWD 1238)
You can look these up and get the explanation of each.
It is a long drawn out process but time will pass quickly as you are working on the boat. Hope this helps.
Micheal's Marine. Mobile Boat-Motor Repair Ser.
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Lake Fork Trolling Motor sales and ser. Lowrance Dealer
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Re: Getting a boat titled
[Re: Freecobasser]
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10/06/22 10:29 PM
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Tanner101
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No. But you already knew that.
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Re: Getting a boat titled
[Re: Freecobasser]
#14498040
10/07/22 01:13 AM
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Lone_Wolf
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50/50 chance at best, I had a good friend who after a long drawn out process got denied on title. Vessels are bad, motors are even worse.
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Re: Getting a boat titled
[Re: Freecobasser]
#14498297
10/07/22 12:46 PM
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harvey walker
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A good friend died and I have his jon boat but the family had no idea where the title was. I gave up on the process to get a new title because of the hoops you must go through, GOOD LUCK.
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Re: Getting a boat titled
[Re: Freecobasser]
#14499463
10/08/22 08:53 PM
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basscaster46
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I got all day Iām retired
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Re: Getting a boat titled
[Re: harvey walker]
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10/08/22 08:56 PM
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BillS2006
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A good friend died and I have his jon boat but the family had no idea where the title was. I gave up on the process to get a new title because of the hoops you must go through, GOOD LUCK. What hoops? The family files lost title. Pretty easy.
Transgenders: God made them, the devil changed their minds.
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