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Exporting Sport Boats from the US to the UK

12GAGE

25 July 2007 02:49:43

Joined: 25 July 2007 02:44:56 | Posts: 1

Has anyone had any experience with exporting/importing used boats into the UK? From the math I did it looks like it could be profitable barring the cost of transporting the boat. Most of the listings of used boats that I have seen in the UK are selling at 35%-50% higher than comparable boats at US$ prices.
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Re: Exporting Sport Boats from the US to the UK

Anonymous user

01 September 2007 09:38:39

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Hi Just noticed your thread, I probably have more experience in importing boats from US to UK than anyone, sounds a bit big headed but just happens to be true. If you want any help or advice dont hesitate in dropping us a mail.
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Re: Exporting Sport Boats from the US to the UK

Anonymous user

01 September 2007 09:40:51

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I see that my email address does not appear so here is our UK number 00441493748062
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Re: Exporting Sport Boats from the US to the UK

Anonymous user

16 September 2007 15:33:30

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Hi all i am also thinking of importing a boat from the US.I dont have a large budget to work with so was looking at a Bayliner 32,i have seen a few for $35000 and i think it will cost around $7000 for shipping and £2000 to get a CE certificate.I dont mind flying to the US to initialy choose and get the inspection done but then i wont be there when the boat gets shipped so i will be handing over money when i wont take delivery of the boat for weeks,any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated,thanks James.
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Re: Exporting Sport Boats from the US to the UK

CEproof

17 September 2007 08:19:30

Joined: 17 September 2007 08:14:49 | Posts: 1

The Bayliner 32 is a nice boat and we have CE Marked a few of these in the last few years. If you are considering purchasing any craft from the USA then make sure it is younger than a 1997. Actually, to be more specific, the engine must not be older than 1997. This is due to the engine emmission regulations. A 1980's boat would be fine as long as it was re-engined after 1997. See our website, boatcompliance.com, for a whole section on importing an American sports boat.
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