Somehow, I had lost the title to both my boat and the title for the engine. I tried to get in touch with the loan company I had used when I purchased it. They had been bought out years ago, and were no help. I called TPWD and got a great dude on the line, explained the situation, and there was no longer a lien on it. He told me the form I needed, and to just write down everything you just told me, and we will get you taken care of. Sure enough, in about three weeks, I got a new boat title. I didn't get the title for the engine, but figured it might have gotten delayed and would come later.
Today, I got a letter from a TexasEx that lives in the first house I bought in Cedar Park. He had gone out of his way to mail me the title to the engine as I had never changed the address. It had a very nice note that apologized for his kids opening it up. I just wanted to say "Thanks" and see if he might be a fellow Surly member. If so shoot me a DM, and expect a gift card in the mail.
CHIEF