Buying a boat?

[MichelD]

I've been looking for a 14 footer for duck hunting but I was wondering if when you buy a boat and trailer if there is paperwork that I should expect the seller to have.

I've never owned a boat so all this stuff is new to me.

Pardon the dumb question; but is there a registration paper I can expect for the boat?

And the trailer has to be licensed to go on the road so do I have to do a transfer from the previous owner with the motor vehicle branch like I would with a car?

Thank you.

[Mr. Dean]

I've been looking for a 14 footer for duck hunting but I was wondering if when you buy a boat and trailer if there is paperwork that I should expect the seller to have.

Bill of sale for the boat is all that you'll get.

I've never owned a boat so all this stuff is new to me.

Pardon the dumb question; but is there a registration paper I can expect for the boat?

Nope.

And the has to be licensed to go on the road so do I have to do a transfer from the prvious owner with the motor vehicle branch like I would with a car?

You'll do a transfer on the trailer, if it comes w/ one.

Thank you.

[bigwhiteys]

Not for the boat but there should be one for the trailer and yes you do a transfer just as you would with a car...

It's been a few years since I've bought a boat though!

Carl