Originally Posted by cherry82482 (Post 4540422)

Torch LK,

I live in southeast Michigan and ran into the same dilemma as yourself. I bought a boat from Minnesota (title state) and was transferring boat ownership to Michigan (title state). Since I took a loan out on boat purchase, I was required by my financial institution to register my boat with CG (ship mortgage) because boat was over 25 FT in length. Before starting the long and pain CG process, I went to Michigan Secretary Of States Office with previous owners Minnesota Title and original "Bill of Sale". I paid sales tax, titled and register the boat in my name (just like registering a car in Michigan). Michigan Secretary Of States Office also gave me my MC #'s and registration sticker on the spot. After receiving my Michigan Title in the mail 10 days later I then started the CG registration process. I refused to give the bank or CG my newly issued Michigan Title.(I sent coast CG copy of Michigan Title in my Name). The CG and states don't communicate when it comes to dual registering your boat (in my experience). Once I paid my boat load off (5 years later), bank sent me my release-of-lien letter. I took release-of-lien letter from bank and Michigan Title (I kept in hand) to Michigan Secretary Of State office and had them reissue title with Secured Party Interest removed from title (only cost $15.00). After that was done I let my CG registration lapse.I always just renew MC registration every three years with the state.

Originally Posted by TorchLK (Post 4547966)

Just got my official documentation in yesterday. Applied in early January, so it took about 4 months.

I do have a question:

The paperwork that was included said I MUST have the name of the vessel and the hailing port displayed and on the back of the boat? Is this absolutely necessary? I really don't want it on the boat

Originally Posted by TorchLK (Post 4547966)

Just got my official documentation in yesterday. Applied in early January, so it took about 4 months.

I do have a question:

The paperwork that was included said I MUST have the name of the vessel and the hailing port displayed and on the back of the boat? Is this absolutely necessary? I really don't want it on the boat

Originally Posted by TorchLK (Post 4547979)

I can make the name look good and I do like the name I chose so its not a big deal. So for sure dont put the MC numbers on the side, correct?

Any ideas for fixing the permanent documentation number on the hull? I have the motor out at the moment so it would be a good time to do it

Originally Posted by ALL_IN! (Post 4547993)

I had mine made large and in charge! LOL

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Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4547994)

Just put vinyl graphics inside the engine compartment on the gunwale. Then square off a "frame" with painters tape and clearcoat over them. Done.