First boat - what do I need to think about?

[Tranona]

But you will! The boat will be owned by a non-resident and when an EU resident buys it he will have to re-import it. The fact that it does not move is irrelevant, it is the nature of the transaction that triggers VAT. The second transaction is between a non resident and a resident which seems to be a chargeable event. Look at the rules on the RYA site and the reference to HMRC (they are EU rules, not just UK). Only the EU resident that takes the boat out of the EU can bring it back without paying VAT again.

I do not know, but I would imagine someone has found a legal way of ensuring that the second transaction is seen as between two private EU residents as I am equally sure that you are not the first person faced with this dilemma. However, it is unlikely that you would get any clear advice from the authorities, so you need to speak to people such as brokers who operate in this field.

 

[Rabbie]

Me too, and I don't hold any bits of paper, just 45 years of experience.

 

[William_H]

Far more important question is what kind of boat do I want. Where will I keep it and how often will I get to sail on it. These are more lifestyle questions that no one else can answer and need to keep the boat for a long time with that feeling that it is right for you.
So a big boat a tiny boat a dinghy all may be just what really suits you. And don't knock the chartering thing either this can be very satisfying. And you can always crew on other boats. So these are questions you need to think about and get right.
I have stuck with my 21ft trailer sailer for 25 years (money is not a limiiting factor re buying a bigger boat) I just like to bring it home in the winter and know that if I neglect it or don't use it it is no great loss. (it hasn't happened yet.) Or would I have been a different type of sailor if I had a bigger boat?) I still don't know the answer to that.
good luck olewill

 

[DownWest]

Sorry guys- bit fluey. it was www.pavillon-belge.com. Touch of brain/finger interface prob.
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[bbg]

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Far more important question is what kind of boat do I want. Where will I keep it and how often will I get to sail on it.

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Thanks for the input. All those questions are answered (actually I don't have a berth yet, but I know generally where I want to keep it). I am now organising some trips to actually visit some boats, and it is the next steps - purchase and ownership - that are completely new to me.

 

[doris]

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I'm one for a start. I've wanted a boat for years but had a reluctant HWMBO despite him being a far more experienced sailor, and him getting me into sailing in the first place. So in the end I decided I wouldn't "obey" any longer and bought one. He's sharing marina costs but I have to pay for everything else boat-related. He's still cross about my disobedience and waywardness. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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Yes , Darling girl, but how many proposals have you had since you became the proud owner? Dozens from this forum alone I suspect. xx

 

[steven379griffin]

1st - go see coastgaurd who i am sure wiil point u in right direction about courses and skills needed.
2nd- please send youre wife to me as ive never heard of any woman talking a interest in a boat, my woman wud like to see my boat burned !!!! and spend the money on a horse for her !!!!!!!!!