Graham376
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Technically Gib is not in the EU Customs zone - so not in UK waters, so in theory you don't loose EU27 Vat Paid - but I am waiting for a ruling on this from the Greeks and the EU Commission.
My own view is that I would not risk it and would make sure I was tucked up with bills to prove it in a Spanish Marina.
As you say, better to play safe. IIRC, what the EU have said is - any boats in UK will lose EU VAT status. I suspect what they mean is - any UK boat not in EU waters will lose its status.