boat deliveries

[rkane]

We're thinking of buying a boat abroad (in America) but don't have enough experience to bring it back across the Atlantic ourselves yet. Does anyone have any idea how much it would cost to hire a skipper / crew for such a trip? At the moment I haven't got a clue whether the cost would be hundereds, thousands or even (hopefully not) millions!! My husband and I would want to go along too to gain some experience. Are there any companies / individuals that anyone would recommend?

Thanks

 

[sirius]

Last year I investigated the cost of bringing a Jeanneau Sunshine 38 back from the Carribean. The cost of having the boat shipped from Miami (on a cargo freighter) was about £7,500.

I also got a quote for a skipper and mate to bring the boat back, and that was £4,000 plus flights for said skipper and mate.

There are lots of people advertising services in the magazines, and I understand that late Spring is the best time to sail across.

Simon