The boat is for sale by a private party. The seller says the owner left it with them because it had a brpken motor. The owners have not returned or contacted the seller in more than a year. I want to buy the boat, but I want to do it within the law.

It is not necessariy legally abandoned - what means has the "seller" used to contact the owner? That comes first.

The "seller" presumably has the address of the owner and needs to get title.

Here is the info and the phone number to call - Nevada Vehicle Registration

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

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The "seller" presumably has the address of the owner and needs to get title.

Here is the info and the phone number to call - Nevada Vehicle Registration

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I looked at that link and don't see anything about title registration for boats. If there is a trailer, it needs to get registered, but I don't know about the boat.

NEW OR UNTITLED WATERCRAFT
We accept cash or checks - No Credit Cards Please

To register your new or untitled watercraft, you will need to follow the steps below. Please be sure to have the following information at hand:

Proof of Ownership
Present proof of ownership (original bill of sale or subsequent bills of sale).

Sales Tax
Present proof that a sales tax has been paid. Proof of sales tax is not required on a casual sale.

Contact the Department of Taxation for locations:
Reno (775) 688-1295
Carson City (775) 684-2135
Las Vegas (702) 486-2300