Fly, Them problem they are having is, a sunken boat will have a salvaged title, I can only bet they collected from the insurance company, and have a new boat on the way, Once collected, the insurance company will affix the salvage title to the Vin number. A drunk years ago side swiped my rig while towing my boat, a little crease in the back half about 2 feet long 1/4" deep is all the damage was to the boat. Since shiney aluminum, they totaled it for full replacement value. then sold it back to me at scrap alum prices, and 400.00 for the trailor. So for 650.00 I am fishing my salvaged title boat, and banked the replacement check..... They probable thought it was toast, after the first attempt to get it out and then the next high water. Ask them for a written release from the one that says you can have it if he is the owner. Or ask for thier insurance info and contact them directly.... peace, Matt