[jdog]

I have bought 2 boats over the years with a similar method.

I had spotted each boat sitting in a back/side yard with 2 or 3 years old expired tags. You can tell from a distance by the color of the tag. Also the 3 foot high weeds under the boat trailer was another good sign.

I went to the door and flash a wad of cash & ask if they would like to trade what I have in my hand for that old boat?

Both times I went home with a boat!

jdog
P.S. I have also bought a 56' Ford PU this way, but it needed a battery & 3 new tires!