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 Lost boat title
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07/13/09 01:42 AM
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Rip'N Lips
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 Hey guys, I was looking to buy a boat with a motor from someone, and they dont have a title, they said it will be sold as a parts boat. What do I have to do to get it titled, the boat and motor need work, but are in great shape and i want to fix it up. What do I have to do to get this in my name, is it possible?? Thanks guys.
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 Re: Lost boat title
[Re: Rip'N Lips]
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07/13/09 02:12 AM
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lureklr
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you have to go to the court house and apply for a lost title. you can run the vin make sure it isnt stolen
if work is so easy then im going fishin
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Re: Lost boat title
[Re: lureklr]
#3684951
07/13/09 02:16 AM
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PaulGrapevine
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You can look it up on the TPWD website and see who has title on it. The person on the title has to file for the lost title through TPWD. If you cannot find the original owner it is almost impossible to get a title.
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Re: Lost boat title
[Re: Rip'N Lips]
#3685011
07/13/09 02:31 AM
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whnigt
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Have the current owner go to TPWD and apply for a lost title.
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Re: Lost boat title
[Re: whnigt]
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07/13/09 05:45 AM
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No Bass!!!!
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I would not buy a boat without a title. It would not be worth the time you would have to put in to get one.
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Re: Lost boat title
[Re: No Bass!!!!]
#3685754
07/13/09 12:37 PM
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Rip'N Lips
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but what if you can get the boat for $2-300, nice 17 cc, with a 120 hp motor? It just needs to tuned up and cleaned up, ran last time they used it. They never used it because they bought another boat for offshore. Would it be worth it then?
Fishing is the chance to wash one's soul with pure air.
It brings meekness and inspiration, reduces our egoism,
soothes our troubles and shames our wickedness.
It is discipline in the equality of men--for all men
are equal before fish
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Re: Lost boat title
[Re: Rip'N Lips]
#3685804
07/13/09 12:53 PM
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opus
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not if you cant get title a boat without title you cannot put it on the water motors are sold all the time without um (not legal but done if someone wants to take a chance) but BOAT is junk period without title so I would get TX number an try to find the owner sounds stolen for $200
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Re: Lost boat title
[Re: opus]
#3686284
07/13/09 02:51 PM
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rb7764
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Jay - I am in total agreement with the other posts. Get the Hull ID, go to the TPWD website and see who the owner of record is. If it is not the seller, run away fast. If it is the seller, you and him go TOGETHER to the nearest TPWD office and file for a lost title. Once he gets the title, then, and only then buy the boat.
If you buy it without a title, only bad things will happen and you will likely never be able to legally use the boat on public waters.
BTW - all of this is true for the outboard as well.
Ron
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Re: Lost boat title
[Re: rb7764]
#3686420
07/13/09 03:19 PM
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Rip'N Lips
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Cool, thanks guys for all the info, gonna check the vin out, I will keep u updated what happens, appreciate everyones help!
Last edited by bigjay; 07/13/09 03:20 PM.
Fishing is the chance to wash one's soul with pure air.
It brings meekness and inspiration, reduces our egoism,
soothes our troubles and shames our wickedness.
It is discipline in the equality of men--for all men
are equal before fish
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Re: Lost boat title
[Re: Rip'N Lips]
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07/13/09 04:45 PM
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opus
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you can get the TX numbers go to TP&W site and see who owns it address and all (well address last time regestered) then good luck
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Re: Lost boat title
[Re: opus]
#3686790
07/13/09 04:49 PM
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opus
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if its a 120hp evinrude id give $200 for it Id like to have a parts motor in case of emergency
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