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Boating => Boating General Discussions => Topic started by: Fishin Dude on December 08, 2007, 05:26:47 PM

Title: Boat Paperwork Question
Post by: Fishin Dude on December 08, 2007, 05:26:47 PM
I received the title and registration to my boat from the dealer in todays mail. Error on the axels/prop section says I/O when in fact it's an O/B. Hull ID matches. My question is : Should I have a title or some type of bill of sale for the outboard engine itself? Same for the trailer? All I've got on the trailer is a new registration, nothing on the outboard. What's the real deal on boat paperwork? <'(((>< 5hrug 5hrug 5hrug
Title: Re: Boat Paperwork Question
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on December 08, 2007, 05:57:48 PM
separate bill of sale for the trailer as it is considered its own vehicle.  The engines should be included in the bill of sale with the boat.
Title: Re: Boat Paperwork Question
Post by: mboy on December 08, 2007, 06:02:47 PM
I don't think the engine makes a difference, but if you want to change it, just go down to DMV or call the place you bought it and tell them they screwed up.

You are registering the hull, not the engine and they are not seperate.
Title: Re: Boat Paperwork Question
Post by: SouthPaw on December 08, 2007, 06:25:18 PM
My NJ title doesn't even have the i/o or o/b on it. And for the trailer all I have is a reg. from dmv and a certificate of origin from the dealer.
Title: Re: Boat Paperwork Question
Post by: IrishAyes on December 08, 2007, 07:09:40 PM
Yup, trailers only need registration, no title.
Boat title is for the hull, not the motor.  The type of motor probably should be changed though.  I would start with the dealer because MV may charge for the change.
Title: Re: Boat Paperwork Question
Post by: CapBob on December 08, 2007, 07:15:13 PM
 whs  what Joe said...change the title Reg now n the boat to avoid problems later, it's no big deal to make the correctins at DMV
Title: Re: Boat Paperwork Question
Post by: Fishin Dude on December 09, 2007, 05:47:47 PM
Thanks everyone. Will call the dealer on Monday to get it changed. My boat Reg. also says I/O. Don't want to be delayed explaining it to the authorities out on the water while they come aboard and check the Hull ID numbers. Don't want problems down the road when I sell it either. <'((((><
Title: Re: Boat Paperwork Question
Post by: ped579 on December 09, 2007, 11:59:28 PM
 TT^