Buying a boat???

[Djaqaver]

Hey I'll be looking to buy a boat real soon.


I was wondering what sort of documents I should get from the seller. And was wondering about the registration process.

[a giant pterodactyl]

Hey I'll be looking to buy a boat real soon.


I was wondering what sort of documents I should get from the seller. And was wondering about the registration process.

it is like buying a car for the most part. make sure you get some kind of receipt or proof of sale and have it NOTARIZED. that way they cant come back on you and say that you stole it.

you'll need to get a license for it(that sticker that you see on the side of boats)if it has a motor.
i dont know if insurance is mandatory for a boat, but you can just ask the local courthouse and they will tell you.

[HumanVirus]

The basics are like a car - bill of sale and title (Title is usually not required for small boats). Registration should be simple and cheap, or it was last time I registered a small craft in MA. The specifics vary by state. I doubt insurance will be mandatory, but who knows these days..... it will also vary by state.

Although there are far less mechanical issues to look for than with a car (Assuming you're buying a pretty basic boat), make sure you give the motor a good once over - try to find out how many hours it has logged, check for obvious fluid leaks, do a compression test. Although you probably won't be able to take 'er out for a test-float, at least start it up. Preferably bring a mechanic or a handy friend. Obviously if we're talking about a cheap, tiny outboard here, it's not that big of a deal.

Don't forget to inspect the hull closely. Check for cracks, dings, and patches especially. You never know if some redneck bonked it off a couple rocks in the past. Take your time on this and check the inside cubbies, compartments and access spaces too. If something looks out of wack you should probably pass on it, or take it out on the water pre-buy for a intensive test-float to make sure it's solid.

[mr.blunt]

i dont know if insurance is mandatory for a boat, but you can just ask the local courthouse and they will tell you.

I'm pretty sure it isn't mandatory, but I could be wrong.

[Mutant Funk Drink]

Just curious, what kind of boat do you plan on buying?

Some states are strict, and California's a bitch. If you live here, you'll probably end up paying 20% of the boat's worth in fees, etc.

[Mr. Dazed and Confused]

Just curious, what kind of boat do you plan on buying?

Some states are strict, and California's a bitch. If you live here, you'll probably end up paying 20% of the boat's worth in fees, etc.

California seems like it's a bitch to get anything except medical marijuana.

OP: Here's a link that should provide you with everything you need. You should get a proof of sale like it has been mentioned but everything else varies by state.

http://www.dmv.org/boat-registration.php

Have fun and try not to drink and boat too much. Boats are sweet but I've seen a lot of people who get carried away and buy boats they can't afford. What kind of boat are you looking at?

[Mutant Funk Drink]

California seems like it's a bitch to get anything except medical marijuana.

Have fun and try not to drink and boat too much. Boats are sweet but I've seen a lot of people who get carried away and buy boats they can't afford. What kind of boat are you looking at?

Haha yeah, pretty much.

There are these people that I know who always complain about how little money that they have and they live in a white trash shithole, and yet they still decided to buy one of these:
http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00kBzQljWrgpbq/Speed-Boat-SF-C1800-.jpg

:facepalm:

Since I'm only really into fishing and I don't have a lot of money, I found that inflatable boats are a pretty good deal.

I got me a 12 foot version of this:
http://images.shipstore.com/ss/images/sev/sevhf360.jpg

I made a motor mount for it so I could attach a trawling motor, and I made a nice wooden floor for it so the bottom is nice and rigid. Easy to transport, works great for fishing, and enough room to bring along one of my buds and still have room for a cooler. It can fit 3 people, but it's tight quarters at that point.

If you don't have a lot of money and don't want a speed boat, I recommend an inflatable.

EDIT: Yeah, I know I'm gonna have a bunch of faggots calling me a pussy for having an inflatable boat. But honestly, it's worth the money if you're on a low budget as long as you add the things like the trawling motor and the rigid floor.

[GOOGLEBOT]

don't forget $ to reg the trailer

[007GoldenShower]

If it's used the seller should give you every single rego document and check out what your states laws are. Oh and learn a bit about outboards too because everyone inevitably has a fuck-up out on the water.

[mindh4X0rz]

How much do you think a rowboat like this would cost?

http://www.richardmargolis.com/portfolio/gallery_descriptions/001RowBoatAdirondakLOJ.jpg

[cheesyrider]

I'm building an 11' boat right now out of marine plywood and I'm using cedar for the framing. I got the plans from here: www.glen-l.com. They have a ton of different size boats you can build. This is considering you have basic power tools like a circular saw, sander, ect.. I can't wait till mine is done, I already bought a 40 hp mercury for it.