Boat registration

[jcraig]

Hopefully someone can help me out with this.... I am planning on purchasing a used boat from a individual. The owner has given me written permission to test drive the boat for the weekend so I know everything works as he told me... But the registration is expired on the boat! Will I get cited by gw for it if I show proof that I am test driving the boat ?

[lakeskater]

I wouldn't risk it. Why not have the owner go with you, let him launch and drive it for a while and when you are sure that there are no cops on the water you can take over for a test drive. Then let him load it back on the trailer. Also, make sure the title is in his name, not a third party. He might be trying to flip the sale and you could have trouble getting it registered in your name.

[jeff]

You'll be fine. Just make sure you have life vests, throw cushion, fire extinguisher, and nose making devise.. Cop would have to be a total jerk to give you a ticket.