RE: Another Trailer Question
Eric Johnson (ej@blarg.net)
Thu, 27 Aug 1998 15:06:50 -0700
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> Once again, this novice Potterer is in need of information. I am trying
> to find the serial number on my trailer. I assume (...yes, I know ;-)
> it is the original trailer, but I don't know, and I can't find the
> serial number anywhere! I've looked all up and down the tounge and the
> axle, along the frame sides and just cannot locate anything. My P15 was
> made in 1977, so if anyone has one of that vintage, please share where
> the serial number is on the trailer. I may be able to find it under the
> paint, somewhere. This is very important to me as I can't legally carry
> my boat to the lake without a tag... and I must have a s/n to get the
> tag.
I feel your pain. When I bought my P19 in Oregon a few years ago, the
trailer had no serial number but it did have a title (but alas no way to
prove this title went with this trailer). I couldn't get clear title on it
in Washington because of this. So what I was able to do was >apply< for
title, and they allow me to register it. It takes 3 years for me to actually
get clear title on it, which will occur next summer. The state patrol
stamped on a state ID plate onto it. Very irritating, but at least I have
tags. Maybe your state has a similar thing?
fortunately, that problem was just with the trailer - i had no problems at
all with the boat itself.