Abandoned Boat

[JASinIL2006]

Sault ste Marie, Ontario.Lake Superior is 15 minutes away from me and Michigan is 5 minutes away.If your a sportsman I wouldn't live anywhere else.Ten minutes north of me is enough wilderness to swallow Texas whole.

We have a place on a small lake about an hour east of you, 82rude, with folks from both Canada and the States having cabins. I don't recall anyone having current stickers on their boats (mostly 14' aluminum V-hulls with outboards). I don't think I've ever been asked about boat boat registration or licensing when pulling our big boat through customs.

 

[Old Ironmaker]

Sault ste Marie, Ontario.Lake Superior is 15 minutes away from me and Michigan is 5 minutes away.If your a sportsman I wouldn't live anywhere else.Ten minutes north of me is enough wilderness to swallow Texas whole.

I have a Championship ring from the old semi pro league way back that I wore just last night that is engraved Stoney Creek Patriots 21 Sault Steelers 7. They had some tough teams up there and hear they still do. I visited the steel plant many times and the locals took us to fish the St. Mary's river, best urban fishing in the world. People don't realize how massive and beautiful Northern Ontario is.

I to am from Ontario, I had a trailer plate that went from a utility trailer to a camper and on to my first boat trailer, that was not registered by me or the guy I bought it from. My current set up is all legal and registered to me as I got them from a dealer. I remember years back, just as you say we had boats on lakes you could only walk to. It took a hug effort to drag the boat out there and was normally pulled behind a snowmobile in the dead of winter. I am sure the boats are still there.

Yes roffey it took so much to get them there, usually over frozen lakes, they just leave them for someone to enjoy. We found a boat in the Long Lac area where a guy scratched into the side, " to anyone reading this please enjoy your new boat". I did buy a boat from a dealer that had to go back on a warranty thing. I bought a different boat and trailer from them a few weeks latter. They registered the boat but just switched plates over on the trailer and said don't worry about it.

We have a place on a small lake about an hour east of you, 82rude, with folks from both Canada and the States having cabins. I don't recall anyone having current stickers on their boats (mostly 14' aluminum V-hulls with outboards). I don't think I've ever been asked about boat boat registration or licensing when pulling our big boat through customs.

Every other time I cross into Canada from NY at Fort. Erie I am asked to show all my paper work, strange actually. No stickers required here in Canada for pleasure boats, maybe that's why you don't see them, lol.

 

[82rude]

We have a place on a small lake about an hour east of you, 82rude, with folks from both Canada and the States having cabins. I don't recall anyone having current stickers on their boats (mostly 14' aluminum V-hulls with outboards). I don't think I've ever been asked about boat boat registration or licensing when pulling our big boat through customs.

What lake?

 

[JASinIL2006]

What lake?

Patten Lake. You familiar with it?

 

[Pusher]

My grandpa came to own a 12' vhull that way when he was alive. a lot of good memories came from that boat. I think he also had a second one wash up with the tide but the owner claimed that one.

That's a nice vhull. Worth a $250 harbor freight trailer if you were to ask me. You could sell it "no title" if you decide it's not worth it. Or donate it like mentioned earlier. A local boy scout troop might need a safety boat.

 

[82rude]

Patten Lake. You familiar with it?

East of echo lake.Not sure if ive been there .

 

[JASinIL2006]

East of echo lake.Not sure if ive been there .

Not surprised! I guess there is a lake or two up that way, no?

 

[apensa]

Well, I finally got notification from Arizona Game and Fish that nobody has claimed the boat so I am free to register. I will register it but still up in the air as to keeping it, buying a trailer and motor or, just try to sell it as is. Anyone have some idea of what I might ask for it?

 

[Patfromny]

I think you should register it so that you have paperwork in your name for it. Look on Craigslist for a similar boat in about the same shape. That should put you in the ball park.

 

[jbcurt00]

Yep ^^^

 

[H@ystack]

Hey! There it is! Glad you found it! Hehe..... I agree, register it either way, but I think a little honda 10 would be fun. You can always sell later, have fun now.

 

[scout-j-m]

Did you ever figure out the max hp rating for the boat? Looks like it has to be at least 15hp. A 15hp on a small hull like that with a single person and little gear would probably run in the mid 20's.

 

[apensa]

I'm really considering selling the boat as is.......should be able to get $500 for it or there about. Then start shopping for a complete rig. Sooner or later I will need a trailer. Would like to get something that the wife and I and maybe another couple can tool up and down the river. I'll have to get a supply of props with it.....LOL. My history on the river (Colorado) in the Bullhead City, AZ /Laughlin, NV area is not good when it comes to running into rocks. ...........that is why I have a pontoon boat moored at Lake Mohave.........Decisions, Decisions.

 

[Kwfowler23]

Got my attention. Would love to see some pictures

 

[Kwfowler23]

well n/m I didn't scroll through the pages.

 

[Kwfowler23]

I'm really considering selling the boat as is.......should be able to get $500 for it or there about. Then start shopping for a complete rig. Sooner or later I will need a trailer. Would like to get something that the wife and I and maybe another couple can tool up and down the river. I'll have to get a supply of props with it.....LOL. My history on the river (Colorado) in the Bullhead City, AZ /Laughlin, NV area is not good when it comes to running into rocks. ...........that is why I have a pontoon boat moored at Lake Mohave.........Decisions, Decisions.

My 2 cents says you should keep it considering it is obviously in good shape and you're going to be looking for a set-up it sounds soon anyways. This is the main part of the rig and it was free. You may not be like me but if I was to have a rig, setting it up with parts and pieces of my choosing would be the fun part, where as buying a package kind of takes away from the ultimate goal of knowing every part is what you specifically want. Unless of course you just don't like the model then disregard everything I just said.

 

[apensa]

Thanks for the comment. Am considering all factors.

 

[Chinewalker]

I would hold off on selling it - unless you have a buyer in mind already. If you offer it for sale on your local CL, the previous owner may see it and cry foul...

 

[apensa]

That is not going to be a problem. I have gone through the Arizona Game and Fish department and they have tried to reach the previously registered owner and put an ad in the paper. They have given me the go ahead to register the boat.

 

[roffey]

I would go so far as to say the boat belongs to Apensa, even if the previous owners stepped forward.