would like your opinion.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by specknation

If the boat your are buying is legally reg. in Florida you just have to pay tax on trailer No other tax on boat or motor, make sure you get some type of bill of sale to complete your
paperwork with LDWF to transfer reg. to Louisiana.

In Alabama the boat and trailer are registered together. Don't know about Florida. Still, I don't think he'd have to pay any taxes on the hull itself if transferring to Louisiana.

[PathfinderNI]

but I just did this two years ago and I had to pay state taxes and parish taxes on the amount that was on the title transfer. Now the guy did give me a break on the amount that he listed on the title so I wouldn't have to pay as much on my taxes here. The boat was legally listed to him as a Florida business or else he wouldn't have been able to sell it to me. As for an individual seller, you may get by with just the trailer on that. Most of the time though you are going to either have to pay state taxes there or here. If you didn't have to go through the registration process there would probably be a lot of non-payment of taxes, but alas, the parish, state, and wildlife and fisheries have their hand out for taxes and fees.

[specknation]

Originally Posted by PathfinderNI

but I just did this two years ago and I had to pay state taxes and parish taxes on the amount that was on the title transfer. Now the guy did give me a break on the amount that he listed on the title so I wouldn't have to pay as much on my taxes here. The boat was legally listed to him as a Florida business or else he wouldn't have been able to sell it to me. As for an individual seller, you may get by with just the trailer on that. Most of the time though you are going to either have to pay state taxes there or here. If you didn't have to go through the registration process there would probably be a lot of non-payment of taxes, but alas, the parish, state, and wildlife and fisheries have their hand out for taxes and fees.

This being a used boat with valid FL reg. no tax will be collected on this boat just on trailer. If the boat is new never reg. you will have to pay parish and state tax on boat and trailer, just did it 2 months ago and is a pain in the butt to get done.

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by PathfinderNI

but I just did this two years ago and I had to pay state taxes and parish taxes on the amount that was on the title transfer. Now the guy did give me a break on the amount that he listed on the title so I wouldn't have to pay as much on my taxes here. The boat was legally listed to him as a Florida business or else he wouldn't have been able to sell it to me. As for an individual seller, you may get by with just the trailer on that. Most of the time though you are going to either have to pay state taxes there or here. If you didn't have to go through the registration process there would probably be a lot of non-payment of taxes, but alas, the parish, state, and wildlife and fisheries have their hand out for taxes and fees.

Well i just talked to a boat mechanic, my cousin, and he knows a lot about this subject and he said all i have to pay taxes on is the trailer. He mentioned its a ton of paperwork tho

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by jpeff31787

Well i just talked to a boat mechanic, my cousin, and he knows a lot about this subject and he said all i have to pay taxes on is the trailer. He mentioned its a ton of paperwork tho

they like to sneak stuff on you for sure if its from out of state but like i said i have bought and will buy stuff out of state agin if its a good deal. the last time i bought somthin i just went and told them i wanted a copy of everything i would need and they gave it to me and i made the person in texas use what i had and even made them notarize every paper signed

[specknation]

The big question about buying this boat is the Yam 225, Triton boats have high grade s/s hardware with good electrical systems and are 100 percent composite hulls, in other words if the motor checks out you save big money going pick it up.

[Cutty713]

In La if the boat has been registered, has FL 1234 AB etc on the side, previously in any other state then you will not owe tax on boat, motor, or accessories. You will owe city, parish and state taxes as well as lic and title fees to the DMV. LDWF will make you jump through a few hoops but no taxes. A marine survey is like an appraisal and physical of a water craft. It's much more common with larger more expensive boats (offshore boats) but does happen on long distance sales too. It may set you back a few hundred dollars but would allow you to thoroughly "see" the boat without killing two days with travel. Google certified marine surveyor in the general area of that boat to find one or PM me if you need some help

[LaAngler]

you'll need an extended tranny warranty to pull that with a 1/2 ton chevy

life is short go get it!!!

[cabwiz2]

I have a 1/2 ton chevy and the same boat and it pulls it. The truck doesn't like it very much but pulls it. I get the about the same numbers as cutty posted as far as gas milleage.

[jpeff31787]

Well I talked with the seller last week and had made plans to visit with him Saturday (he has to fly in from Seattle, otherwise I would have already been there) and he tells me yesterday that someone has just paid him for the boat....

frikin sucks terribly!!!!!!!!!

so if anyone of you know where i can find a good deal on a 22-24ft boat let me know. Looking for something with gunnel rod holders, jump seats, and newer than 2005