No title on the boat I bought. How do I make it mine for good?

Author
Post
Essentials Only Full Version
The Outdoors addict
New Angler
  • Total Posts : 45
  • Reward points: 0
  • Joined: 2011/03/14 00:31:06
  • Status: offline
2011/03/14 00:48:03 (permalink)

No title on the boat I bought. How do I make it mine for good?

I bought a 16' Crestliner off of a guy about a year ago. He said he would get me the title and that was the last I ever heard of him. It is a project boat and I have been putting off rebuilding it with my son because I would hate to put all that in and find out I can't use it. Or worse... Anybody that can help us out? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! P.S. the boat has been out of registration since 1978 if this helps. Thanks again. 
#1

5 Replies Related Threads
    pghmarty
    Pro Angler
    • Total Posts : 5951
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2004/12/05 01:02:33
    • Location: Bradford Pa then Pittsburgh
    • Status: offline
    RE: No title on the boat I bought. How do I make it mine for good? 2011/03/14 01:27:17 (permalink)
    Some states will issue a title to a vehicle with a notarized affidavit stating you own it.

    I used this company when I bought an old Harley without title.

    http://www.broadwaytitle.com/index.htm

    Walneck's cycle news magazine has ads for other title services that do this.

    Another place I have used is Titles Unlimited in Birmingham AL 1 800 325 8136


    Titles Unlimited Inc.
    Box 170249
    Birmingham, Al. 35217
    800-325-8136
    http://www.titlesunlimited.net/

    or try

    International Title Service
    Box 445
    Las Vegas, Nv. 89121
    800-543-8626
    www.its-titles.com


    #2
    Erie Mako
    Expert Angler
    • Total Posts : 449
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2010/06/25 14:32:48
    • Location: Indiana County, PA
    • Status: offline
    RE: No title on the boat I bought. How do I make it mine for good? 2011/03/14 19:35:53 (permalink)
    First question - did you get a bill fo sale from him?
    Second question - are you CERTAIN that the vessel has a title? If it was last registered untill 1978, it is an "old" boat. A boat that old may not have a title issued to it, I don't think the PaFBC issued titles prior to 1975 or so.

    Did he at least give you the old "owners card"? If yes, look at it to see if there is a title number listed. - if no title number, all he needed to do was to sign the back of the owner's card to transfer ownership to you.

    If none of the paperwork exists, call the PaFBC and tell them you want to claim it as an abandoned boat.

    On the internet, EVERYONE is entitled to their opinion!
    #3
    Guest
    Pro Angler
    • Total Posts : 2852
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2012/05/17 08:04:02
    • Status: online
    RE: No title on the boat I bought. How do I make it mine for good? 2011/03/15 11:20:51 (permalink)
    Go to your state reps office with any paper work. They will help you. Any state problems go to your state rep. It's free service.
    #4
    avidangler
    Expert Angler
    • Total Posts : 835
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2007/11/02 20:36:57
    • Status: offline
    RE: No title on the boat I bought. How do I make it mine for good? 2011/03/17 20:04:55 (permalink)
    I know boats before 1996 didn't require titles, 1997 and newer require a title after purchase. I would bet there was never a title for a boat of that year. On the owners card this is a space for the owner to sign the boat over to the new owner. If theres no owners card you would be best to contact the pfbc or a notary service or as stated a state represenatives office. Good luck in your endeavors!

    Born to fish, Forced to work...

    "Balls deep, or why even bother"
    #5
    **commander**
    Pro Angler
    • Total Posts : 4216
    • Reward points: 0
    • Status: offline
    RE: No title on the boat I bought. How do I make it mine for good? 2011/03/19 17:56:54 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: The Outdoors addict

    I bought a 16' Crestliner off of a guy about a year ago. He said he would get me the title and that was the last I ever heard of him. It is a project boat and I have been putting off rebuilding it with my son because I would hate to put all that in and find out I can't use it. Or worse... Anybody that can help us out? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! P.S. the boat has been out of registration since 1978 if this helps. Thanks again. 

    i highly doubt there is/was a title. take the bill of sale(if you have one) with the owners name, address and telephone number and the vin(bottom right rear of hull/stern), and the registration numbers(if theyre on the boat) and go to a BOAT DEALER. they will fill out the proper forms and you should have no issue. you wont even need all of that but the more the better. just sayin'

    "I'm sick of all the fairytale stories of how this is destiny and how the saints have rebuilt new orleans.Sorry but you can write the script anyway you want but the actors(sean payton and crew)do not have the talent to step on the stage."---Logan Wade
    #6
    Jump to: