Buying a boat in the states with no title in hand?

[Oly1]

I came across some good info while perusing the craigslist adds down in Washington.https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/boa/d/about-boats-trailers-vehicles/6451800652.html

There was some really good info for someone interested in purchasing a used boat down there. I thought it might be helpful for some who were looking down that way this winter.

Oly

 

[noluck]

some very sound advise there

 

[Tightlines22]

Yup, good info. Be careful when buying out there.

I bought a boat and trailer from Washington state. Had clear title papers for boat and trailer however the trailer no longer had the factory manufacturers decal. It was a bother trying to get a replacement decal as the original manufacturer was no longer in business.

 

[Rayvon]

Yup,same thing buying in Canada,trailer has to have a serial # tag on it.The trailer/boat that I bought in Edmonton last fall didn't have the trailer tag so I had to apply for one and have Can.Tire make and install tag.PITA.

 

[ReelSlim]

I had a watercraft trailer that I owned in Alberta and the serial number sticker came off. When I moved to BC to register it I realized the sticker was gone. The lady at the insurance place ended up registering it as a grey u-built trailer instead of a galvanized EZ-loader. Works in a pinch to at least get a plate on it.

 

[SteelyDan]

I had a watercraft trailer that I owned in Alberta and the serial number sticker came off. When I moved to BC to register it I realized the sticker was gone. The lady at the insurance place ended up registering it as a grey u-built trailer instead of a galvanized EZ-loader. Works in a pinch to at least get a plate on it.

Easily obtaining a ubuilt trailer registration is a thing of the past unfortunately.

 

[abl]

Bought a unit out of Edmonton and got home with wrong paperwork for trailer. Tried to get paperwork, but seller had papers for his old trailer. Went to a notary and produced a bill of sale and signed a statuary declaration (cost $30)then transferred and registered it in BC. Not a problem once I found out what to do. Didn't have to do an inspection as it did not come across border

 

[kaelc]

15 years and older the tailer it won't have to go through the RIV process, but should have a vin if possible to prove it matches title. If it's a newer trailer and the sticker is worn off or faded it sounds like you'll have an expensive lawn ordainment as the manufacturers are not issuing new VIN plates/stickers from the two that I talked too. Plus anything going into BC over 6,000 pounds will need electric over hydraulic brakes.......

 

[AlK]

I read through the following and used it when I imported my boat from Idaho - it was smooth sailing.
http://boating.ncf.ca/buy-usa.html