Seastoke
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so is it better to ship your boat to the states or sell here and rebuy over there ,thanks for answers
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jfm
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depends
jrudge
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What boat?Do they sell it in both markets? Is there a price difference? What is the cost of transport and conversion? Do you meet their rules for tax free possession import? Does the boat have the right certs to sell ( ce mark in U.K. - what does USA need) ? Is the boat maintainable in the USA ( dealers for its engines etc) ?
Once you can answer that lot you probably have some idea !
Once you can answer that lot you probably have some idea !
MapisM
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I must disagree with both the previous esteemed asylum members.
If by "better" you mean, as I suppose, from an economic standpoint, then the answer is very easy and straightforward:
It is better to sell here and not rebuy anything. Anywhere.
If by "better" you mean, as I suppose, from an economic standpoint, then the answer is very easy and straightforward:
It is better to sell here and not rebuy anything. Anywhere.
Seastoke
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I must disagree with both the previous esteemed asylum members.
If by "better" you mean, as I suppose, from an economic standpoint, then the answer is very easy and straightforward:
It is better to sell here and not rebuy anything. Anywhere.
Well I don’t see a life with out a boat, and if you thought what you said you would sell your boat
petem
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Indeed
Seastoke
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Son is thinking about moving to us , and it got me pondering about life ,we have a sealing f42/5 so I guess it would be easier to sell here and buy in the us but I kind of love my boat .
Nigelpickin
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West coast would be restrictive for shipping and you’ll struggle to sell that boat over there, if the time comes.
Sell it here and shop for a nice SeaRay or Regal when you’re stateside, financially it’s tough to see it working well either way but shipping would be the more expensive option imho.
Sell it here and shop for a nice SeaRay or Regal when you’re stateside, financially it’s tough to see it working well either way but shipping would be the more expensive option imho.
MapisM
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Fairenuff ref. your first statement, but your "and" part is a nonsense.
I do think what I said, and I bet that most experienced boaters would agree with me.
The fact that I decided to spend most of my time living aboard (as I am now) doesn't restrict me from understanding that it doesn't make much economic sense.
And I was just answering your question about what is "better", before you added that you don't see a life without a boat!
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benjenbav
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I would expect that unless you are going to lose your shirt selling and then buying another boat or this particular boat is very special to you it would be better not to try to ship the current boat to the Pacific west coast.
I'm basing this on my cunning (and abandoned) plan to ship a moderately interesting car from UK to BC last year. The shipping price was inexpensive (as the car would fit in a standard 20' container) but what made the deal less attractive was meeting requirements for type-compliance or alternatively putting up a bond (40% of market value in Canada) for a personal import.
As jrudge says, there's lots of detail to be overcome against a backdrop of they'd really like you to buy a local product to boost their local economy.
But, then again, where did sensible meet boating? :encouragement:
I'm basing this on my cunning (and abandoned) plan to ship a moderately interesting car from UK to BC last year. The shipping price was inexpensive (as the car would fit in a standard 20' container) but what made the deal less attractive was meeting requirements for type-compliance or alternatively putting up a bond (40% of market value in Canada) for a personal import.
As jrudge says, there's lots of detail to be overcome against a backdrop of they'd really like you to buy a local product to boost their local economy.
But, then again, where did sensible meet boating? :encouragement:
Seastoke
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Just a comment I respect your reply , and it makes sense didn’t mean to upsetFairenuff ref. your first statement, but your "and" part is a nonsense.
I do think what I said, and I bet that most experienced boaters would agree with me.
The fact that I decided to spend most of my time living aboard (as I am now) doesn't restrict me from understanding that it doesn't make much economic sense.
And I was just answering your question about what is "better", before you added that you don't see a life without a boat!
petem
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Whereabouts in the USA? Surely it's just a case of getting a quote to move your boat there and then assessing if it's worth paying as opposed to the hassle of selling your boat here (brokerage fees and finding a new boat in the US that you like)?
MapisM
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No worries. Sorry if my answer came across as rude, I can assure you that your comment didn't upset me at all! :encouragement:
MapisM
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If you don't mind the typo, the thread title is a good hint, I reckon!
petem
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If you don't mind the typo, the thread title is a good hint, I reckon!
Good point!
johnwest
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A previouse owner of my boat was married to an American lady who wished to return to the States. He realised, after investigation, it was benificial to sell the boat here and buy another one over there. Cost of shipping etc.
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