Buying boat question

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malice6372
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2012/05/25 15:04:11 (permalink)

Buying boat question

So a buddy of mine bought a 12' aluminum boat, sears and roebuck style. I believe that is from the early 80's? Anyway, no title, no registration. I saw on the PFBC site that they may not be necessary. Can we just get a launch permit without everything else? I am confused on the issue. Thanks!
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    bulldog1
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    Re:Buying boat question 2012/05/25 15:07:57 (permalink)
    I think it depends on the age of the boat for a title, but you'll definitely need to register it if it has a motor on it. Buying stuff with no titles is a PIA... If it has numbers on the bow, it was registered before and you may be able to do it with those numbers. 

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    malice6372
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    Re:Buying boat question 2012/05/25 15:14:19 (permalink)
    I saw anything after 1997 has to be titled, I THINK this one is older than that. Guess I don't have a way to tell?
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    Re:Buying boat question 2012/05/25 15:27:12 (permalink)
    If it's unpowered, and will remain unpowered, you don't really 'need' anything depending on where you plan to use it...
     


    UNPOWERED BOATS
    Unpowered boats are boats without motors such as certain kayaks, canoes, rowboats, sailboats, rafts or inflatable boats. Unpowered boats are not required to be registered – unless used at a Fish & Boat Commission access area or lake, or at Pennsylvania state parks and state forests; or required by the owner (one example is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).

       And, if you plan to use it at an F&BC access or lake, you can just get the launch permit.
     
     
    As for titling, being as it's < 14', and unpowered you don't need one unless newer than '97.
     

    Any boat purchased, transferred or sold, must be titled if the boat is:
  • Powered by an inboard motor, including personal watercraft, 1997 model year or newer.
  • Powered by an outboard motor, 14 feet or longer, 1997 model year or newer.
  • Currently titled in Pennsylvania.
  • Currently titled in another state when Pennsylvania becomes the state of primary use. Once a boat is titled, it must remain titled by all future owners.

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    post edited by Pork - 2012/05/25 15:37:50

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