Register a used boat..who's responsible?

iloveboatingny · #1 June 28th, 2003, 12:26 PM

Well, I hate to bring this up but, as a divorce person, I don't want too much "toys" on record for me.

So I really don't want to register a 30' cabin cruiser under my name. So the real question is, If I let a friend register it under his name,and if I get into an accident on the water, will the friend be held liable for it because he is registered?

Just a thought,

Lou

DJ · #2 June 28th, 2003, 12:32 PM

THe short answer is-yes.

Also, if your "friend" decides he really likes it and wants to keep it-guess what, you are going to have a hard time proving it's yours.

Specks n Reds · #3 June 28th, 2003, 12:51 PM

SpinnerBait_Nut · #4 June 28th, 2003, 05:08 PM

Put it in my name and I promise to let you have it back when you want it.

bubbaboater · #5 June 30th, 2003, 06:11 PM

Some states will let register it some else's name and title it in yours. But this may not help you now that I think about it.

jlshields · #6 July 1st, 2003, 03:40 AM

In most, if not all states, the title, not registration shows ownership.

john

Luna Sea · #7 July 1st, 2003, 10:09 AM

Same boat I'm in. Put in under 1/2 my brothers name. This helps somewhat. But I'd think one name could be on the title, and several could be on registration/insurance? After all, like a car, the driver is held responsible for most minor incidents. Good luck.