Abandoned Jet Boat AZ344AT

[Flashwave]

There is a blue on blue Southwind 19 ft jet boat that looks abandoned in our parking lot. It's stripped. Has AZ numbers AX344AT. If anyone is looking for it, please drop me an email. (jims@F148.com).
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[roostwear]

PM BoatPI on the boards. He's probably interested.......

[BoatPI]

We are not missing a SOuthwind jet boat. thanks anyway. Call the cops, if it is not stolen, u can claim it and file for title. Is the hull any good?

[Phat Matt]

We are not missing a SOuthwind jet boat. thanks anyway. Call the cops, if it is not stolen, u can claim it and file for title. Is the hull any good?
Is that like stealing it legally? :confused:

[ratso]

Please don't start a post that says "Free Boat"

[Boatcop]

Here's the regulation on obtaining ownership of an abandoned vessel with AZ registration:
R12-4-507. Transfer of Ownership of an Abandoned or Unreleased Watercraft
A. For the purpose of this Section the following definitions apply:
1. "Abandoned watercraft" means a watercraft that is deserted on a highway, a public street, or on public or private property or waters. A watercraft left under a written repair or storage order is not an abandoned watercraft.
2. "Unreleased watercraft" means a watercraft for which there is no release of interest from the registered owner.
3. "Release of interest" means a statement giving up, surrendering, or abandoning unconditionally any claim or right of ownership or use in a watercraft.
B. Unless an abandoned or unreleased watercraft is reported stolen the last registered owner is presumed to be responsible for the watercraft.
C. An applicant seeking transfer of ownership of an abandoned or unreleased watercraft shall submit the following information, if available, on a form obtained from the Department:
1. Hull identification number, unless exempted by R12-4-505;
2. Registration number;
3. Decal number;
4. State of registration;
5. Year of registration;
6. Name, address, and daytime telephone number of the person who found the watercraft;
7. If the watercraft is abandoned, the description or address of the location where the watercraft was found;
8. Condition of the watercraft: whether wrecked, stripped, or intact; and
9. State in which the watercraft will be used.
D. The Department shall attempt to determine the name and address of the registered owner and, if successful, shall send written notice of the attempt to register the watercraft by the applicant to the registered owner by certified mail, return receipt requested.
1. After 30 calendar days from the date the Department mails the notice, if service is successful, or upon receipt of a response from the registered owner, the Department shall advise the applicant in writing according to the following:
a. If the registered owner provides a written release of interest in the watercraft, the Department shall provide the applicant with the release and the applicant may then register the watercraft under R12-4-502.
b. If the registered owner provides written notice to the Department refusing to release an interest in the watercraft, the Department shall advise the applicant of the refusal, and the Department shall not register the watercraft to the applicant unless the applicant provides proof of ownership and complies with R12-4-502.
c. If service is successful and the registered owner does not respond to the notice in writing within 30 days from the date of mailing, when service was successful, the Department shall advise the applicant of the failure to respond, and the Department shall not register the watercraft to the applicant unless the applicant provides proof of ownership and complies with R12-4-502.
2. If the Department cannot determine who the registered owner of the watercraft is, or if the written notice is returned unclaimed or refused, the Department shall advise the applicant in writing within 15 days of the notice being returned that the attempt to identify or contact the registered owner was unsuccessful.
E. If the Department is unsuccessful in its attempt to identify or serve the registered owner under subsection (D)(2), the Department shall publish a notice of intent of the Director of the Department to transfer ownership of the abandoned or unreleased watercraft in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation in this state within 45 days of the Department's notification to the applicant as provided in subsection (D)(2). The published notice shall include a statement of the intent of the Director to transfer ownership of the watercraft as provided by R12-4-502 10 days after the notice is published, unless the Department receives notice from the registered owner refusing to release interest in the watercraft. The Department shall make available to the public upon request a description of the abandoned or unreleased watercraft subject to transfer of ownership.