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Engine without title

skallywag - 12-11-2024 at 11:34 AM

I would like to take my 10ft inflatable to the Baja over Christmas. The boat is titled and registered in Texas.

I have a Hangkai 12HP motor on it, for which it's impossible to get a title, due to the red tape origination documents etc. To date, I haven't been bothered by any authority when I use it.

Am I likely to have trouble getting into Baja, or will my boat registration be sufficient?

David Nuevo - 12-11-2024 at 01:25 PM

I crossed at Tecate a couple of months ago with a rolled up 10' inflatable strapped up on top of a 15 HP outboard inside my camper. No titles, no registration, no questions asked.

[Edited on 12-16-2024 by David Nuevo]

JZ - 12-11-2024 at 01:31 PM

Have taking an 11 foot Zodiac and 10hp engine to Baja and Mainland MX about 10 times w/o incident.

skallywag - 12-11-2024 at 02:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Have taking an 11 foot Zodiac and 10hp engine to Baja and Mainland MX about 10 times w/o incident.


Sounds like I could be worrying for no reason. Thanks!!!!:D:D:bounce:

skallywag - 12-11-2024 at 02:45 PM

Quote: Originally posted by skallywag  
Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Have taking an 11 foot Zodiac and 10hp engine to Baja and Mainland MX about 10 times w/o incident.


As I said to David Nuevo...Sounds like I could be worrying for no reason. Thanks!!!!:bounce::bounce:bounce:

David K - 12-11-2024 at 04:53 PM

Welcome to Baja Nomad!

Alan - 12-12-2024 at 11:17 AM

What states require a title and registration for motors? Even if you were applying for a TIP, which isn't required because you are under 14', all they would want to see is the title for your boat and the serial number for the engine.

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