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04-28-2007, 10:16 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Bridgewater, MA
Posts: 438
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Private Boat Sale Advice
Hi All,
I could use some advice. I took a look a great boat today and am very interested. The owner does not have a title for the boat. Is this a problem? He claims he doesn't owe any money on the boat.
If I were to purchase the boat would this be a problem with Massachusetts registration or insurance?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich
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My goal in life is to be the kind of man my dog thinks I am.
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04-28-2007, 10:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 164
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Under 14' you don't need a title, over 14' you will need it.
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04-28-2007, 11:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Bridgewater, MA
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You're right. I just went out to the states web site and saw the same information. It looks like he'll need a title to sell it to anyone. I'll have to see if we can work this out tomorrow.
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04-29-2007, 12:34 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,418
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Did you get the boat surveyed? If you are spending more than $10K I highly recommend it. at the very least it will give you piece of mind and could save you from a lemon or a safety hazard.
Good luck!
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04-29-2007, 07:58 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Springfield, MA
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Obtaining a title is a rear pain, and takes some time. Use great caution before you end up with major legal issues and headaches.
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04-29-2007, 11:10 AM
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In the Hole II
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 188
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Just a note on the survey, most boat surveyers don't deal with the engine. I if I were buying again I would get a mechanic that I know and pay him to survey the engine and other mechanicals. IMO i think that money is better spent, most hull survey's are pretty obvious to perform if the boat is out of the water.
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04-29-2007, 01:06 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
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I would never buy a boat without a title, who knows what it's history may be. If the owner is serious about selling it, he'll get a title for it. I had to get a title a number of years ago for a very old boat that had changed hands many times (it was given to me), before I sold it. And yes, it's a pain.
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