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!