Boat Importing

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sco

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206 posts

241 months

Thursday 24th February 2005
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Has anyone any experience of importing a boat from the US?

I am looking at getting a classic speedboat about 20ft and shipping it back in a container.

Any thoughts on practicality/cost etc would be welcome.

Davel

8,982 posts

265 months

Thursday 24th February 2005
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I shipped a classic car out to a guy in Los Angeles.

It was far cheaper to use the Roll on/Roll off service from Southampton than using a container and so, if a boat trailer is with the boat, this may be a far cheaper option - but do make sure that whoever moves it to you insures it for every eventuality.

I used to know a guy who went to the US every holiday to buy either a Harley or Harley parts for himself and his mates. The savings he made on the parts, which he sold to his mates covered, the costs of his own stuff plus the shipping costs. Space is expensive so, if you use a container, try to put other stuff in as well if there's room. I don't know the differences, cost wise, between shipping a 20 ft or 40 ft container.

Hope this helps!

arcturus

1,493 posts

270 months

Saturday 26th February 2005
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An acquaintance of mine does this for a living. Mail me offline with your details and i'll pass them on to him. He might try and sell you a boat though!!

sco

Original Poster:

206 posts

241 months

Tuesday 1st March 2005
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Thanks guys.