I am in the market for a creek boat, and I see where there are alot of boats for sell. But the only problem with alot of these boats is that most people don’t have a title for the boat or motor. How hard is it to get a boat titled from dnr?
I think you take the boat to DNR and they inspect that it is sea worthy… They also contact the previous owner to make sure it is not stollen.
2502 trophy twin 175 mercs
“The Rum Runner”
For sale… $12.5k Get offshore cheap!!! Reduced… $11.5k, $10k… a pretty bad video of it… http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm210/coates2122/?action=view¤t=video-2009-08-13-16-25-30.flv
Per the SCDNR Regs: S.C. Law prohibits the sale or purchase of watercraft without a valid title issued in the seller’s name to assign over to the purchaser at the time of sale.
Be careful buying a boat or motor if the seller doesn’t have the title in hand. You’ll be in for a real headache…
Unless it is coming from a state that doesn’t have a title I’m guessing it could be very annoying to very difficult. I wonder how people register a boat here without a title? I think it would be a lot easier for the owner to get a title than you buying and trying to sort it out later…Buyer Beware.
What size boat are you looking for? I have a shallow draft 15.5’ fiberglass skiff than I’m fixing up to sell with trailer (no motor).
Iain Pelto
Edgewater 185CC “Jumpin’ Bean II”
There are several “Boat Titling” agencies throughout the state. Check with a qualified one, and the little amount of $ you spend with them is well worth it!! Hairball, not trying to “HORN IN”, on someone else’s topic, but if Steven isn’t interested I am!!!
between 14 to 16 foot boat. let Mixed Nuts have first dips.
PS, The SCDNR will also let you claim a “Homemade Boat”, (Knowing, nothing about it is Homemade) per their inspection, and title the “Craft” accordingly. Another loophole around the “Rules”.
Steven, I am aware of a 16’ Smoker Craft, with a Fla. clean title, it’s a front V-hull, I can purchase very reasonable, if you’re interested! Looks new w/trailer.
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Originally posted by Mixed NutzPS, The SCDNR will also let you claim a “Homemade Boat”, (Knowing, nothing about it is Homemade) per their inspection, and title the “Craft” accordingly. Another loophole around the “Rules”.
How do they know it’s not stolen? Or do they not care?
Ron
2000 Camano Troll
North Charleston, SC
Always call the DNR and ask them personally. All the times I have dealt with them they have been very helpful. Don’t trust advice given on a forum like this for any purchase of this type. That would be crazy.
I would find it hard to believe that you can title a boat or purchase a boat w/o a title. The person selling the boat just needs to take the paperwork down, pay their taxes, and get a title. Then they can transfer it. That would be my assessment, but again call the DNR and ask them specifically.
Mixed Nutz…PM sent
Iain Pelto
Edgewater 185CC “Jumpin’ Bean II”
quote:First of all, it is illegal in S.C. to buy, or sell a watercraft, without a legitimate "Bill of Sale." I'm not implying anyone here should break the "Law", but there are circumstances in the DNR rules that bend a little!:wink:
Originally posted by jtmAlways call the DNR and ask them personally. All the times I have dealt with them they have been very helpful. Don’t trust advice given on a forum like this for any purchase of this type. That would be crazy.
I would find it hard to believe that you can title a boat or purchase a boat w/o a title. The person selling the boat just needs to take the paperwork down, pay their taxes, and get a title. Then they can transfer it. That would be my assessment, but again call the DNR and ask them specifically.