Buying a used boat

[teecro]

Ok so it looks as though I'll be buying a very nice but used little jet boat here tomorrow. What I'm not sure of is what do I need to do with it after the sale? I know that I'll need to get it registered via the TVA but is there any need to go down to the COC for a transfer of title etc? I've never bought a used boat here or anywhere else actually never bought or sold much in the used dept at all.

 

As while the wife & I really enjoy our pontoon boat not only do I want speedboat but she has commented that she would like something small to get out of the house with being we all but live right on Norris Lake. Found an older but very well maintained 15 foot 4 pass jet boat which should fill the need for speed as well as be very easy for the wife to drive around and dock as the plan will be to keep it wet so she does not need to worry about trailering it.

[Fourtyfive]

Take your Bill Of Sale and the previous owners registration card ( or a photo of it on your phone ) to the CCO and pay your taxes, then get to the local TWRA and change registration. Just bought a used house boat, been there done that. Edited July 28, 2015 by Fourtyfive

[Spiffy]

It's been many many years ago but I think I did all that at the courthouse. I'm sure they can point you in the right direction after that.

[teecro]

THANKS !!! About what I expected cept for them dog gone taxes.....

[No_0ne]

"The second happiest day of your life, the day you got your boat.  The happiest was the day you sold it ..."

[teecro]

"The second happiest day of your life, the day you got your boat.  The happiest was the day you sold it ..."

 

Depends.... I've been on and around boats all my life....