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Message: <blockquote data-quote="rickybobbybend" data-source="post: 307296" data-attributes="member: 6145">Hey, Billy; really sorry to her about your mom passing, but you came to the right place for advice on your tin.  Welcome!  WIth regard to ownership of the boat, you should check with your family attorney.  Your mom must have had a title for the boat and trailer since she got a license and hull tags.  You may simply be able to document a transfer through the estate.  At the least that will be a solid starting point for moving forward.  You will not need a title for the motor, though you should document your ownership (again through the estate).  I think it is critical to get this done early in the process, and before you devote too much time and money to the tin.  I know a number of states make title transfers equivalent to Mission Impossible.  But I encourage you to pay a personal visit to the relevant state office or go to the state web site and get a formal documented list of requirements. At least you will have a better understanding of the process and, as one of the tinboats.net family said, a better idea of when your head will explode.  I am sure the boat renovation will be a fun project and worth the effort.  We're glad you are here.Rick</blockquote>