QUOTE(pquest29 @ Apr 16 2009, 07:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Who do you call?

Thanks

Ghost Busters!

 

I've often wondered that myself. Curious to find out. SOS should have that info. But don't know if they will give it out. I imagine it's like license plates.

 

You will not get an owner's info. Its a security issue. If there was a problem with a boat on the water, file a police report.

 

QUOTE(afiremen @ Apr 16 2009, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ghost Busters!

QUOTE(Stodge @ Apr 16 2009, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I've often wondered that myself. Curious to find out. SOS should have that info. But don't know if they will give it out. I imagine it's like license plates.

Thats what I was kinda thinking, but I thought I read/heard somewhere that you could find out.

QUOTE(snowman @ Apr 16 2009, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You will not get an owner's info. Its a security issue. If there was a problem with a boat on the water, file a police report.

I found the boat.

 

QUOTE(afiremen @ Apr 16 2009, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE(pquest29 @ Apr 16 2009, 07:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Who do you call?

Thanks

Ghost Busters!

You mean Boat Busters

 

QUOTE(pquest29 @ Apr 16 2009, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE(afiremen @ Apr 16 2009, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ghost Busters!

QUOTE(Stodge @ Apr 16 2009, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I've often wondered that myself. Curious to find out. SOS should have that info. But don't know if they will give it out. I imagine it's like license plates.

Thats what I was kinda thinking, but I thought I read/heard somewhere that you could find out.

QUOTE(snowman @ Apr 16 2009, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You will not get an owner's info. Its a security issue. If there was a problem with a boat on the water, file a police report.

I found the boat.


I saw a few subscription sites that are supposed to be able to do lookups. Nothing for free on the net though.

 

QUOTE(pquest29 @ Apr 16 2009, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE(afiremen @ Apr 16 2009, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ghost Busters!

QUOTE(Stodge @ Apr 16 2009, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I've often wondered that myself. Curious to find out. SOS should have that info. But don't know if they will give it out. I imagine it's like license plates.

Thats what I was kinda thinking, but I thought I read/heard somewhere that you could find out.

QUOTE(snowman @ Apr 16 2009, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You will not get an owner's info. Its a security issue. If there was a problem with a boat on the water, file a police report.

I found the boat.


So why were you trying to find a boat owner? Don't keep us hanging

 

QUOTE(Stodge @ Apr 16 2009, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I saw a few subscription sites that are supposed to be able to do lookups. Nothing for free on the net though.

I'm not that concerned with finding the owner!

QUOTE(Bugsy Seagull @ Apr 16 2009, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>So why were you trying to find a boat owner? Don't keep us hanging

Huh?

 

QUOTE(pquest29 @ Apr 16 2009, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I found the boat.

So is it a lost boat?

Is it for sale and the phone number is not readable?

Is it docked in your slip and you want it towed?

 

Someone's spouse is bonking the owner of the boat and someone wants to know who it is.

 

Yikes

 

QUOTE(Stodge @ Apr 16 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>So is it a lost boat?

Is it for sale and the phone number is not readable?

Is it docked in your slip and you want it towed?
Yes

No

I have it, but don't need it towed

 

I definately wouldnt want any Joe Schmoe looking up my MC numbers and finding out all of my information!!!

That means a criminal could get MC numbers, go to the SOS and say "this boat is in danger and I need to contact the owner" , find out the guys name, where he lives and since he can afford a xx' Searay, rob him.

Definately not cool.

 

QUOTE(Chriznat25 @ Apr 16 2009, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I definately wouldnt want any Joe Schmoe looking up my MC numbers and finding out all of my information!!!

That means a criminal could get MC numbers, go to the SOS and say "this boat is in danger and I need to contact the owner" , find out the guys name, where he lives and since he can afford a xx' Searay, rob him.

Definately not cool.

What's your MC numbers? Let me see you're worth my while

 

For Pete's sake people, I'm talking about a 9' Boston Whaler that floated down my canal a couple weeks ago. I lifted it out and its sitting on my dock. I've tried to find the owners but I haven't had any luck. It has MC numbers on it so I was going to try that route. And maybe, just maybe if I find out they have a huge house and lots of money I'll rob them.

 

I know that you used to be able to go to the secretary of state in Lansing and ask for the "commercial look up bureau". They would charge you $7 on your credit card and get you a response within 5 days.

I do not know if they have changed their policy in the last 10 years on that or not. Technically, it is public information, and they charge a fee to pay for their time to look it up. Thats how commercial companies get ownership info on vehicle types and owners addresses to send you junk mail.

Let us know if that still applies or not. Inquiring minds want to know....

 

LOL I think Chris was commenting on the fact that he feels safe since you can't find him by his MC numbers.

I'm just a nosy SOB is all.

 

QUOTE(pquest29 @ Apr 16 2009, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>For Pete's sake people, I'm talking about a 9' Boston Whaler that floated down my canal a couple weeks ago. I lifted it out and its sitting on my dock. I've tried to find the owners but I haven't had any luck. It has MC numbers on it so I was going to try that route. And maybe, just maybe if I find out they have a huge house and lots of money I'll rob them. View attachment 59389

Its been on your dock for 2 weeks and your just now looking for the owner?

What am I saying, if a Boston Whaler floated up to my seawall, I'd have already repainted it and re-serial numbered it

 

If thats the case then you should be able to post the fact that you found a boat and are looking for the owner. I'm sure sooner or later someone will realize its missing and start asking around. Pretty big group of people here someone will hear something.

Describe the boat and ask that the rightful owner produce a mich. reg. for it. Otherwise I might be interested in aquiring a new boat...

 

QUOTE(Stodge @ Apr 16 2009, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>LOL I think Chris was commenting on the fact that he feels safe since you can't find him by his MC numbers.

Exactly what I was getting at

Or license plate number!!

 

Report it to the police. Maybe the owner doesn't know it's missing or it's been stolen and there is a record of it.

Matt

 

QUOTE(formulaf302 @ Apr 16 2009, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I know that you used to be able to go to the secretary of state in Lansing and ask for the "commercial look up bureau". They would charge you $7 on your credit card and get you a response within 5 days.

I do not know if they have changed their policy in the last 10 years on that or not. Technically, it is public information, and they charge a fee to pay for their time to look it up. Thats how commercial companies get ownership info on vehicle types and owners addresses to send you junk mail.

Let us know if that still applies or not. Inquiring minds want to know....

I called the Macomb Marine Division and spoke to a deputy. He's going to look into the MC numbers and get back with me. I had to give him my name, address, etc.

QUOTE(Stodge @ Apr 16 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>LOL I think Chris was commenting on the fact that he feels safe since you can't find him by his MC numbers.

I'm just a nosy SOB is all.

I know, I was just being a smart @$$ back.

QUOTE(Chriznat25 @ Apr 16 2009, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Its been on your dock for 2 weeks and your just now looking for the owner?

What am I saying, if a Boston Whaler floated up to my seawall, I'd have already repainted it and re-serial numbered it

Well, I tried the normal route of asking around and talking to neighbors but no luck so now I'm trying other avenues.

It's a cool little boat that will be perfect for my wife and daughter to cruise the canals in.

 

Our floating dock/pad floated away when the ice melted. I keep on thinking I see it sitting over at S. River and the Venetian canal, because there is one floating upside down over there... So if anybody sees a 3'x3' or so floating pad (the kind with the plastic barrel underneath and 2x4's as the platform) that isnt theirs let me know

 

QUOTE(pquest29 @ Apr 16 2009, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>For Pete's sake people, I'm talking about a 9' Boston Whaler that floated down my canal a couple weeks ago. I lifted it out and its sitting on my dock. I've tried to find the owners but I haven't had any luck.

salvage?

 

sounds like ours. we'll be over to get it later today