What's the process of titling an abandoned sailboat in new jersey?

Question

There is a sailboat that has been sitting unregistered since 2005. What is the process of finding who the owner is? and/or getting a title for an abandoned boat in new jersey?

Answer 1

meh, idk. im only 15. im leaning about boats and fishing in geo, ill ask my teacher monday for you if i dont forget. kk?  mkkay.. peace<3

Answer 2

Depends on where it has been abandoned.

The NJ DMV might be able to help as to who last registered  the boat If the NJ regristry #s are still on it.

If the owner still has title ...negotiate a price.

If it has been abandoned at a marina & storage fees have not been paid, they will know who owns it..

Eventually, the boat becomes theirs (depending on contract w/ marina) & they may  have the right to sell it to recover fees.

Flat out beached & abandoned , have to look into NJ salvage laws.

About the same all over.

Answer 3

rusty