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Dream
Joined: 03 Aug 2013 Posts: 23 City/Region: St. Michaels
State or Province: MD
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Mermaid's Dream
Photos: ~Mermaid's Dream~
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:39 pm Post subject: Seller & Buyer in different states - how to trailer lega |
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My buyer lives in another state - what is the best way for him to get the boat and trailer home?
The dmv offices in each of our states do not give out temporary tags for trailers.
For those of you that purchased out of state - how did you handle transportating?
TIA,
Dottie _________________ Dottie Campbell
St. Michaels, MD
Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 21362 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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Generally you have 30 days to get the tag for a trailer. Many states do not "title" smaller trailers like boat trailers. Generally LEO will accept bills of sale--and you have a certain time to buy the tag--a little different than a car or truck, If--and that is a big IF, you are stopped, the bill of sale is sufficient. In over 60 years of trailering boats, I have never had anyone ask to see trailer registration papers. (I do carry them always. still).
It is extremely important to have insurance on the boat before it is transported. That boat insurance coverage includes the trailer.
I have handled it different ways--one was to have the seller allow the buyer to use his tag. If tags were kept--then it was mailed back to him. I did this when I sold "Thisaway", the last 22. When I picked up my 25, (before I had sold the 22) I used the tag off the 22 trailer--since it was going to be transferred to the 25's trailer.
When I bought the boat in New Mexico, and trailered it to Las Vegas, I used a similar method-the tag which was going to be assigned to that trailer. In Florida you keep the tags, and transfer to another vehicle. Some states the tag remains with the vehicle.
In your case, I would allow the buyer to use your tag to get the boat home--and have him mail back the tag to you--and provide evidence that he had registered the boat in his home or destination state. Provide a written bill of sale, and "permission" for him to use the tag to get the boat home. Also some states separate the sale of the boat, motor, accessories and trailer. Florida is one of those states--if a private sale, you only pay tax on the boat. The trailer tag and tax is separate--nothing paid on motor and accessories. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
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Dream
Joined: 03 Aug 2013 Posts: 23 City/Region: St. Michaels
State or Province: MD
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Mermaid's Dream
Photos: ~Mermaid's Dream~
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Bob,
Thank you for the information.
I’ve told my buyer to take a look at your response and then check with his DMV for their recommendation.
I let the registration on the trailer lapse since I wasn’t using the boat so using my plate isn’t an option.
Thank you again,
Dottie |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3562 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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Send him the registration/title/BOS/whatever his state needs so he can get his own trailer plates before he comes to pick it up. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 21362 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
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C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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ssobol wrote: | Send him the registration/title/BOS/whatever his state needs so he can get his own trailer plates before he comes to pick it up. |
That will work, unlesss the state requires the trailer (only means the boat has to be off the trailer) weight. Florida requires a certified scale weight of the trailer before it will issue registration or plates. I have also had to had a LEO or DMV verify that the VIN of the trailer matches the one on registration or title on a couple of occasions.
Another issue, is if the trailer is at a distance, and you drive 1500 miles to sea trial and survey the boat, you don't want to go home, get a trailer license, then drive another 1500 miles back to trailer home the boat.
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jkswor
Joined: 23 Jun 2011 Posts: 157 City/Region: tok
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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When I bought my boat and trailer in New Mexico I sent the paperwork along with a power of attorney to my daughter in Alaska
She got the tags and sent to me |
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Micahbigsur@msn.com
Joined: 27 May 2019 Posts: 484 City/Region: Big Sur
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Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:42 am Post subject: |
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In California the DMV must inspect the trailer before it can be licensed, check the buyers state. Can you reregister the trailer for the buyer so he can use your tags? That might be the easiest. _________________ Micah Curtis and Dana, RN
2003 C-dory 25 Sierra, 200, 9.9 and 2.5 Suzukis
2012 R25 SC Sequoia (2015-2018)
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3562 City/Region: SW Michigan
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Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:42 am Post subject: |
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ssobol wrote: | Send him the registration/title/BOS/whatever his state needs so he can get his own trailer plates before he comes to pick it up. |
In my state at least, you can always turn the plates back in and get a refund if the deal falls through. |
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PaulNBriannaLynn
Joined: 26 Oct 2012 Posts: 757 City/Region: Fort White
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Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:50 am Post subject: |
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If you can provide proof of insurance for the boat and trailer, the tow vehicle, and a bill of sale and title transfer paperwork with a very recent date on it to the police when pulled over, they'll likely let it go. Its completely reasonable to transport and get the tag in your home state as long as you have all your paperwork in order. _________________ 2007 22 cruiser sold 10/2021
2009 Parker 23 sold 10/2017
2003 22 cruiser sold 3/2016 |
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Alan
Joined: 25 May 2018 Posts: 43 City/Region: Endicott
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Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:36 am Post subject: |
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In all situations, the buyer is responsible after the sale is completed. Therefore, it is up to the buyer to follow all registration and insurance requirements.
Worst case scenario: there is an accident on the way home. A trailer tire blows. There is a multiple vehicle pileup with loss of life and property. Then the question of ownership is important. Don't try the case here. The fact finding body (court) will decide.
So, as a seller, document the sale with a signed bill of sale, and leave it up to the buyer to manage his, or her, property.
All the best in the future. _________________ Boatless in Endicott |
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Dream
Joined: 03 Aug 2013 Posts: 23 City/Region: St. Michaels
State or Province: MD
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Mermaid's Dream
Photos: ~Mermaid's Dream~
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Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:30 am Post subject: |
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WOW!!
Thank you all for your responses!
As it turns out - my buyer has a trailer for his 22' sailboat and is going to take the plate off of it and bring it with him and will put it on my/his trailer when we complete the transaction.
Thank you again for all your help - I'm really going to miss being a part of this group.
Dottie |
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