What can i do?

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My boss gave me a old john boat that was left on the property that he bought a few years back and he wanted to get rid of it. The tx and hull # id have faded away and i was wondering in anyone had any sujestion on how would it titled and registered

 

[57crestliner]

Re: What can i do?

Call your state DNR, Boss prob needs to do this. Abandoned boat in MD is a lot of trouble. Good Luck!

 

[Augoose]

Re: What can i do?

There should be a stamped HULL ID on the starboard side of the transom within two inches of the top of the transom, gunwale, or hull/deck joint, whichever is lowest. Its stamped into the metal / fiberglass so it can't fade.

Once you have that you are all set. If you really can't find anything to identify the boat, like 57 mentioned, call DNR and explain the situation - they will definitely be able to tell you what to do. I had a similar situation where the DNR actually issued me a new Hull ID as well as a number for my homemade trailer and I was responsible for installing it on the boat.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: What can i do?

If it's an older boat (pre 1974) then it may not have a serial number and no HIN. The older jon boats has cheap metal tags glued onto the transom so chances are it is long gone.

Yes your registering authority will be able to guide you and you will probably need a motorized bill of sale or similar to prove ownership.

Good luck