Running vintage outboards in TX

[58rude]

TX requires titles on boat and motor. I am wondering if the oldies are ok to run without a risk of a ticket.
Has anybody had any problems running their vintage motors on Tx lakes without titles? I found this on the TXPWD site: Currently owned untitled outboard motors must be titled when transferred.

So if you already own the motor and don't have a title you are fine or is this not the case?

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: Running vintage outboards in TX

None of my outboards have titles. I have a Florida title for my boat, but it is registered (not titled) in TX also.

 

[JB]

Re: Running vintage outboards in TX

I believe there is a date that cuts off required titling to grandfathering outboards. Your county DMV office can tell you.

 

[58rude]

Re: Running vintage outboards in TX

Thanks JB, I will check it out.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: Running vintage outboards in TX

Here's the link:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/faq/fishboat/boat/registration_and_titles/#faq8

The date was Jan 1, 1994. I came here in '92, so I didn't have to title anything. Haven't bought anything outside of garage sales since.
"Vessels that are currently registered and not titled must be titled when transferred. Currently owned untitled outboard motors must be titled when transferred."

 

[58rude]

Re: Running vintage outboards in TX

Very good, so I can run all my little outboards when I want. Thanks alot.