Importing from the usa
Submitted by Oceanfling on Fri, 2013-01-04 10:47
Has anyone had a boat imported from the usa.i am looking at seaswirl 2301 cc and was wondering if anyone had some good advice and an estimate on the costs
JohnF
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Date Joined: 07/07/10
Yep, in the process now.
Yep, in the process now. Allow $6k for a trailer made to aus specs, $15k to cover transport etc etc plus 10 percent GST.
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest......getting the flogging it was built for.
Oceanfling
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Date Joined: 01/01/13
Is it worth getting a trailer
Is it worth getting a trailer made in the us or modify one in aus
Bazooked
Posts: 151
Date Joined: 18/10/12
mate just got his ally
mate just got his ally trailer from the usa, was half the cost for the same trailer here so well worth doing.
till
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Date Joined: 21/02/08
Lot of dotting the eyes and
Lot of dotting the eyes and crossing the tees with USA trailers, but a good discount from Aus pricing.
Not all ali trailers are ali all the way round, some are ali main beams with steel crossmembers.
Some have a double bend in the ali main beams, some just have the one and the steel tounge lapped in.
Some are disc, some are drum.
Keep a good eye on it, but there are good savings to be had. Make sure you get the paperwork done before you import, or you will really cop it in fines.
Oh that is right, what would I know ;)
Vinesh87
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Date Joined: 02/04/11
Yep John F on the money, and
Yep John F on the money, and like Till said make sure your paperwork is perfect or you will find your self in all sorts. I did it about 8 months ago with a trophy and has been great. Trailers in the US are 1/2 the price of trailers here and if its RORO transport you need a trailer anyway.
Heres a post a did.
http://fishwrecked.com/forum/finally-imported-boat
Vin
Portsea01
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Date Joined: 10/09/12
re
What the guys said is correct, however we asist in the paperwork chain so that should not really be a worry for you.
Give us a call or check out our website at www.portseamarine.com.au , we can give you an accurate estimate and some of the pit falls to avoid.
Regards
Justin Harris
PortSea Marine Logistics Australia