New boater in need of help

CatMaster22 · 02-07-2008, 06:23 PM

I just recently purchased my first boat. I found it on the internet. I purchased the boat but didn't think to ask if they had the title to it. As it turns out theres no title to the boat and they said they wasn't the original owner. I live in Ohio and i know you need to have your boat registered and you need a title for that. Is there anyway possible i could get a title for the boat still?

jerrybark · 02-07-2008, 07:00 PM

as long as you have a bill of sale you should be fine. in michigan they will accept a bill of sale. if ohio won;t then you may have a problem.

good luck,
jerry

CatMaster22 · 02-07-2008, 07:14 PM

I dont have A Bill Of Sale. I got it from a lady in London, England.

A1 Outboard · 02-08-2008, 07:19 AM

You have to have a title for the motor also if its a outboard....

Cousin Eddie · 02-08-2008, 08:25 AM

Have you actually seen the boat or met the seller? Not to rain on your parade but there's been a lot of boat buying scams being run by supposed international sellers and buyers. I can't help you on the title but just wanted to give you a heads up if you're not already aware of the scams.

fafa · 02-08-2008, 09:42 AM

this sounds bad how did you pay? were is the boat?

clevjim · 02-08-2008, 11:34 AM

CatMaster22...check out the posts on the Boating Forum, by signmansez, "possible scam boat selling website". The reply posts mention a site in England...ClevJim

InTheNet · 02-08-2008, 01:04 PM

I hope this is a Troll! If not you are screwed.

Reel_Screamer · 02-09-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

CatMaster22 - 2/8/2008 10:14 AM

I dont have A Bill Of Sale. I got it from a lady in London, England.

Ummm... not good dude...!!!!

cossack · 03-06-2008, 06:42 PM

Did you actually purchase a boat sight unseen overseas? I hope you didn't send any funds.

You must be joking.