Pirate Lady
Well-Known Member
Are you really gonna stay in port cause of stickers? Is MA that strict?
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Are you really gonna stay in port cause of stickers? Is MA that strict?
When I bought my boat Oct 2019 the USCG was backed up for months so I couldn’t register with the state until the end of April. I had a letter from my bank showing the documentation was in process which they said would allow me to use the boat. Even after I had it registered I noticed a lot of boats didn’t have the stickers on their bows so I just keep mine on board in case I need it. MA may be different than NY.Back in Feb, put down first week of May, since they asked. Plus that's when the slip rental starts (May 1). Now of course they are delayed, we have to do it in order of paperwork received, yada yada yada.
Of course, once I get in the water I'm not going anywhere because Moronmax still hasn't resolved my USCG app, and I can do the state reg until that's done, and I can't get my city sticker until the stage reg is done.
When I bought my boat Oct 2019 the USCG was backed up for months so I couldn’t register with the state until the end of April. I had a letter from my bank showing the documentation was in process which they said would allow me to use the boat. Even after I had it registered I noticed a lot of boats didn’t have the stickers on their bows so I just keep mine on board in case I need it. MA may be different than NY.
Same in NY, no state numbers with USCG Documentation. I tried to register with the state shortly after closing on the boat using the USCG application so I could pay the tax and they said come back after it’s documented. I just carried the letter saying the documentation was in process and used the boat.Thanks Rob I wondered that too. It seemed like 50/50 at the marina for having the stage reg numbers on the bow or not. I know up here you only display your state # (MS .......) if the boat is NOT registered with the USCG. I went with the USCG reg since the previous owner had done it. I still have to do the stage reg, and I paid the sales tax of course
Back in Feb, put down first week of May, since they asked. Plus that's when the slip rental starts (May 1). Now of course they are delayed, we have to do it in order of paperwork received, yada yada yada.
Of course, once I get in the water I'm not going anywhere because Moronmax still hasn't resolved my USCG app, and I can do the state reg until that's done, and I can't get my city sticker until the stage reg is done.
Phil,
That's not correct .....
Hi Henry,
Thanks for your feedback. I read what you wrote before, and it's very helpful but doesn't quite cover my case and here's why.
I've been pushing the doc service (who is in bed with MM) for a copy of the original app, and all they will give me is the credit card authorization plus some other paperwork. I guess this would suffice for that. They waited almost a month after the sale to even submit to the USCG but let that go for a sec.
I was able to get a copy of the prior owner's certificate but it's 3 years old so that *may* suffice.
I don't have a bill of sale after close, and the app prepared by the doc service includes a charge for bill of sale (4 pages).
So don't get me wrong -- I see where you're coming from, I've done everything I can so far and then some, so I should be able to boat around if I have proof of everything.
MM won''t give you a bill of sale? That sounds dodgy. They should be able to do that at any time. Likewise the Doc service should be providing you with copies of everything and at the least can give you a letter stating all is in process.
While you're at it you should make sure you get confirmation that they have paid the sales tax on your behalf as well (dealers are required by MA law to collect the sales tax and remit to the DOR, on a private sale its your responsibility).
Can I ask a question? Legitimate? Why the USCG docs? Every 2 years I send a couple bucks to MD, they send me a sticker I put on bow. That’s it. Why all this issue.
Piss on MM for screwing up the paperwork all you want ...
Buy oneYes, it is mid January, so call me an optimist.
What is on your Recommissioning To-Do list before your splash your boat in the spring?
(Those in warmer climates don't need to rub it in)
termination of documentation, etc and so on while I waited for USCG to release title to my boat so I could register it.
I love the boaters who pay the marina to "dewinterize" their boats. When I tell them what they need (basically nothing) to do they stare at me like I am from mars, then write the $900 check to the marina.If properly winterized... no big deal. I drop mine in, start both engines, raise the hatch to look for any obvious leaks, and idle away to the slip. Once at the slip, un-bypass the water heater, flush the fresh water system a couple times and enjoy!