imported boats

[straddiebrad]

been looking on the net at boats from over seas in the usa mainly,what are the prices to get it over to australia if anybody has a rough guess,they seem to be cheaper for what your getting.brad

[tugger]

the way the assie dollar is now would be a good time for that and i could find out freight charge what size boat ?

mark

[straddiebrad]

the boats i saw were 15-18 foot on trailers.

[tugger]

ok i'll inquire brad

[bigtez]

When adding up the cost don't forget to add in the cost of new gelcoat, reupholstering/recarpeting, and somewhere to store it. There are quite a few american boats that don't last in our conditions like we expect them too. If you are able to store them completely under cover then you may not have drama. However if left out in the elements they can quickly deteriorate. I have seen 18mth to 2yr old imports look worse then 30yr old Australian boats. It would also pay to check that the fittings are stainless steel and not nickel plated brass.

Thats not to say you won't get one that lasts forever, but you may have some issues.

[rayke1938]

My neighbour imported a stryker from usa a couple of years ago. He actually went over there rather than trust an agent to purchase for him.

There were a few hidden issues that he wasnt aware of.

He brought his boat over as deck cargo. Paid a fair bit to have it steam cleaned and inspected and then plastic wrapped for the trip over.

The plastic wrapping got torn during unloading so he had to have it all redone over here. Cost him a few grand from memory.

He also had to do a lot of work on the trailer so that it met australian standards. New hitch,draw bar,break=-away brake system and replace wheels and tyres.

He sold it within 12 months and reckons he made heaps on the deal.

He is just about to start the process again.

Cheers

Ray

[straddiebrad]

might be worth to just buy the hull and motor rayke would be keen to know what he paid for freight if you could find out,what company and so on, any help would be greatfull.brad

[rayke1938]

Wont be seeing him till I come back from monduran. will ask him then.

Cheers

Ray

[rosco1974]

if the boat fits in a container its alot cheaper around the 8-10k mark but if its deck cargo then expect to pay around the 20k mark,looked into it myself,the boats have to be a real bargin to make it worth while

cheers rosco

[Feral]

20K! Get on a plane, load it with 44's and head for home! If its worth buying, you should be home in 5 days.

[straddiebrad]

just got a reply back from the states on a 10990-00 boat to get it shipped hear an extra 4000-00 not sure if that is to sydney or brisbane,and still not sure if i have to pay any more to release it from port or not ,still looking into it.brad

[tugger]

just heard back from a mate and he said about 5 grand if it fits into a container and thats for customs clearence and so on

[straddiebrad]

thanks mate not too bad for the price of some of the boats i have seen.brad

[ellicat]

Brad, You'll have your customs/customs agent fees plus 10% GST.