mobydick
New Member
Looking to buy a motor boat around 27 ft for use on the broads, have heard there are some bargains to be had in France.
Any body had experience or know where to look?
Any body had experience or know where to look?
Buying in France
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hlb
RIP
Duno, how you thinking of getting it to the broads. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
epervier
Well-Known Member
I think you've missed the boat, (if you don't mind the pun) the exchange rate is going against you under the current climate,1 euro will cost you 80p+
try this,
http://www.boatshop24.co.uk/searchresult...GBP&page=49
try this,
http://www.boatshop24.co.uk/searchresult...GBP&page=49
DavidJ
Well-Known Member
I'm not convinced that French prices are less. Also contracts drawn up in French with strange French laws (inheritance for instance) makes me go cold.
Stick with the UK bargains that are around at the moment.
Stick with the UK bargains that are around at the moment.
Philiz
Well-Known Member
Surely you'll be hit for VAT when you bring it over so may not be as as good a bargain as it first appears.
DavidJ
Well-Known Member
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Surely you'll be hit for VAT when you bring it over so may not be as as good a bargain as it first appears.
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If tax has been paid on your boat (when new) in the EU you won't be required to pay VAT when entering the UK.
Surely you'll be hit for VAT when you bring it over so may not be as as good a bargain as it first appears.
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If tax has been paid on your boat (when new) in the EU you won't be required to pay VAT when entering the UK.
cheenyweeny
New Member
If your looking for an ex rental Canal motor cruiser try
Connosuirs Boats who rent boats in France, them and the other companies sell off used ones all over france along the canals, generally sitting outside where they are hired from. They will send you a regular email with prices condition age and where lying, and their websites have all the relevant pics to specify your layout.
PS Hiring a canal cruiser on the Canal Du Midi was one of the best experiences of boating ever. All those grapes and that drink they make from them - ah memories.
Connosuirs Boats who rent boats in France, them and the other companies sell off used ones all over france along the canals, generally sitting outside where they are hired from. They will send you a regular email with prices condition age and where lying, and their websites have all the relevant pics to specify your layout.
PS Hiring a canal cruiser on the Canal Du Midi was one of the best experiences of boating ever. All those grapes and that drink they make from them - ah memories.
You may have found a potential bargain (not sure how much of a bargain after shipping etc) a year or so ago when exchange rates were healthy.
Now with the Euro givig us a good kicking, the European bargains are very much here in the UK and European buyers are getting their used boats from us as we are a fair bit cheaper (boat for boat) than they are.
Now with the Euro givig us a good kicking, the European bargains are very much here in the UK and European buyers are getting their used boats from us as we are a fair bit cheaper (boat for boat) than they are.