Re: title for a 94 yamaha waverunner
We just had a title issue with a waverunner that we bought really cheap and it turned out to have no title. Short story is the seller lied. It wasn't stolen or anything like that, but he couldnt provide a title at sale but said he was applying for a lost title, but it was cheap and ran good so I took a chance. he never provided a title of any kind so I had a ski that I couldn't even register. So, after some research, we discovered that with a little work we could apply for a bonded title. The first step is to make sure you have something like a bill of sale indicating that you have purchased the ski from your friend, even though he is not the owner. Then you would need to send a registered letter to the owner of record asking for a clear title because you now own the ski, you should be able to find his name on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website. most likely they won't even respond which is fine, because after 30 days you made an honest effort and you show the state that you tried by showing the registered letter receipt. You will need to fill out an application for a bonded title and send it in to the state and you shouldn't have any problems. In fact, the state granted us a clear title without requiring a bond. Do a search for bonded title for Texas water craft and you should be able to find the forms and instructions online. I'm in Texas also and we just did this and by coincidence, with a 94 waverunner. It took some time but I now have a clear title to a good running jet ski with a trailer that I bought for $400 dollars. Good luck.
