you need to ask your state dmv to list which states you can get a boat
from with NO TITLE and get a title in your state.
Here in new jersey, they always want a title or current registration
from the current owner.
I have gone to dmv with notorized bills of sale from other states and
NJDMV refused to assist me.
I had to resell the boats.

sonofadocker

wrote:
OK, I've seen a lot of people selling boats with "no" titles. What's
the deal? Do people just lose them?

I's seen some pretty nice runabouts and cuddies with "no title" even
from boat dealerships that were listed as "recent trad-ins" thats
wierd.

Anyhow, I've seen a coule I'd like to snag, but am leary about the "no
title" thing. and how difficult is it to get a title? a lot of red
tape?

Also, I've seen out of state boats that don't require a title at all,
or so it is stated. But a bill of sale is provided. Is this also a red
flag? And if not, then how does one take a boat from out of state, even
with current conservation numbers on the bow, and re-register them in
your home state?

BTW, and FWIW, I live in Illinois.


Thanks!