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Re: Want to Buy 28' x 8.5' Express

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:59 pm
by keldridge
Addicted2Water wrote:Yes, I'd be interested in your 31 X 9. That's the exact one I'm looking for. :D

Can you post some pictures?

Re: Want to Buy 28' x 8.5' Express

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:00 pm
by Addicted2Water
Ah yes, I remember that one was for sale several months ago. It has the 426 Chrysler wedge motors I think. Definitely a unique setup!

Please give me a call when you get a chance. 832-312-9389

Re: Want to Buy 28' x 8.5' Express

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 8:46 am
by barkleydave
When I worked for the DNR in Illinois we began requiring titles on ALL watercraft I think it was around 1980. It was a mess! We had thousands of inspections and many tried to register manufactured watercraft as homemade! Took years to grandfather boats and a lot of work.

Now some state require titles on outboard motors (due to high theft). What a pain in the @$$

safe harbors,
dave

Re: Want to Buy 28' x 8.5' Express

Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:15 am
by Fastjeff
I hope my new home (Maryland) doesn't require titling of outboards since I have a whole bunch of them.

Jeff

Re: Want to Buy 28' x 8.5' Express

Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:20 pm
by jralbert
Fastjeff wrote:I hope my new home (Maryland) doesn't require titling of outboards since I have a whole bunch of them.Jeff
A little checking on the web and the Maryland DNR site shows no titles required for motors. Just boats. Your lucky day

Re: Want to Buy 28' x 8.5' Express

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 6:37 am
by Fastjeff
Thanks!

Jeff

PS: Real estate taxes on my new home is 1/3rd of what it is in PA. I'm liking the place.

Re: Want to Buy 28' x 8.5' Express

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:54 pm
by Addicted2Water
So I've agreed to buy the 31 from keldridge. :D

He called me over the weekend and explained the story behind the boat and what all he knew about it. I have to say, it is a really neat boat with some cool history. I've come across only one other 31 fisherman, but not another with the twin 426 power. Supposedly those are totally original! :shock: If that's true then those are the longest-lived marine engines I've heard of and someone must have taken real care for them to last 50 years!

The boat is documented with the coast guard and, after a little research, I've learned that I can simply transfer the coast guard documentation to my name and that takes care of that. Whew... even out-of-state car titles can be a real pain in TX! The registration will require a visit to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, but they're easy to work with. Lastly, the trailer title & registration will require a visit to the county tax office. Not too bad.

Seems a little odd dealing with 3 entities to pay so many fees for only two items, but apparently I don't pay enough taxes already :lol: