How to register a boat

[yerevanjan]

Hi all, as i mentioned in my previous post, I recently purchased a 12ft aluminum boat with a 15hp outboard. now both the boat and the motor are not registered, and i have no paperwork for neither, i received the boat as a gift, and bought the motor off someone for $300, with out any receipt, i paid cash, he only gave me the owners manual and some spare parts. How do i register it in CA? do i register the boat? the motor? how does it work, with details please. and also, how much will it cost roughly?

Thank for all your help
happy Fishing,
-David

[vortec_cruiser]

You need to go to the DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles). If you can, get a letter from the previous owner of the boat, stating that it was gifted to you. No registration on the motor.

[yerevanjan]

What if I can not get a letter from him? I kind of don't have any of his information and can't contact him anymore?

thanks for your help
-David

[blackberg]

check out my previous post here, at the end
-bb
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?58498-Trolling-motor-on-a-kayak-DMV-registration&p=561081#post561081