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Author:
FishAllDay
Date:
Jun 17, 2011
Subject:
Trailer registration help!
Message:
So I recently purchased a small jon boat and trailer (10 ft flat bottom) and I registered the boat with ease. The problem is, when I went to register the trailer, I realized I nor the previous owner had any information on the trailer and I could not find a make/model or VIN anywhere on it. The previous owner thinks the trailer was built around 74, and it holds up great, but I cannot register it without any information. My question is, without a bill of sale, is there any way to register the boat by either declaring it as homemade or having a marina try to identify it? I've been trying to register it by fathers day so I can take my dad out fishing, Help!! Thanks
Author:
therieldeal
Date:
Jun 17, 2011
Message:
My 10 foot jon boat is small/light enough to carry in the back of a pick up or strap to the roof of my Subaru. For fathers day, I would recommend this option :). If you have a motor to set up it takes a little longer to get underway, but at least you can go legally.
As for registering the trailer, get the seller to write up a separate BOS for the trailer. Then you have to apply for a trailer vin, get a temp plate, tow it to Wethersfield for inspection, etc and they will assign a vin. Then you can register it. All the info is on the DMV website… I almost went through all this for an old car dolly but wound up selling it instead.
Author:
FishAllDay
Date:
Jun 17, 2011
Message:
Wow thanks a lot! That helps. This may be a stupid question but how can I ask the seller to write a bill of sale if there is no information to put on the bill? And would I pick that up at the dmv (he never registered the trailer)? Thanks!
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