Hi all.
Im in negotiations on this Tophat which has expired REgo. Just wondering if a boat is out of reg, does it have to have a survey, or do you just renew the registration?
well i thought it quite clear just pay the money no survey no questions asked sail away no more to pay 
(Long Version) The Qld Government doesn't require a survey to register your boat but the insurance company may do so if you want to insure it.
I bought a Qld boat, out of rego for six years and no rego papers, just a dodgy email receipt.
Registered it in NSW after having it inspected and a new plate fitted with HIN. The inspection is just to make sure details are correct, LOA, beam, displacement etc.
Then sign a stat. dec. to say it's yours and job done.
