Importing a Boat to Australia

[Factor]

Originally Posted by Dragon Lady

Does anyone know what's happening with Aussie shipping register?
They seemed to be all out of the office yesterday.

Public Holiday in Canberra yesterday.

[Dragon Lady]

Thanks Factor, I did a search for public holidays in Canberra and obviously missed it.

[ausaviator]

My offer has become a "secondary offer" apparently......

[Dragon Lady]

Time to move on I think, if you are after a cat they seem a bit more abundant and cheaper in the Caribbean, though dealing with the French authorities is a bit of a challenge.
Beware of buying a cheaper boat too they can cost you a lot more in the long run.
I hope you find something.

[Double-Wide]

Anyone interested in a Seawind 1160? My boat can be seen at doublewidecat.com

[Reefer.]

Has anyone noticed how much cheaper imported boats are getting here in Aus?

• Strong AUD
• Weak USD
• More imports coming through
• General global financial woes

Is that what might be causing this?

Has the import taxes and duties been changed due to Free trade agreements?

[Dragon Lady]

No changes to import duties or taxes, I think your first 3 points are probably on the money.

[meyermm]

Originally Posted by Reefer.

Has anyone noticed how much cheaper imported boats are getting here in Aus?

• Strong AUD
• Weak USD
• More imports coming through
• General global financial woes

Is that what might be causing this?

Has the import taxes and duties been changed due to Free trade agreements?

I have not noticed any real change but that does not mean much you could be right but I might suggest that sales at this end may be the real cause. Although our dollar is favourable you still have to find a buyer at this end and from what I have seen boat ownership is on the decline. Brokers and marina staff are suggesting things are not that good in both areas. Increased running costs electricity and water have pushed the fees up + less customers looking for berths. While Julia and her Red mates are in government its not likely to change either.
No the taxes and duty has not gone down, has any government charge gone any other direction other than skyward.

[savoir]

The only relevant free trade agreement is the one with NZ which came into force in January last year. All the others are much older being from 2005 and before. If the Australian boat market has lowered its prices it is because so many Australian buyers have taken their money to the Caribbean.

There are plenty of threads here about that. Reduced prices within Australia is just sellers meeting the market. Happens everywhere.

[meyermm]

Originally Posted by savoir

The only relevant free trade agreement is the one with NZ which came into force in January last year. All the others are much older being from 2005 and before. If the Australian boat market has lowered its prices it is because so many Australian buyers have taken their money to the Caribbean.

There are plenty of threads here about that. Reduced prices within Australia is just sellers meeting the market. Happens everywhere.

Exactly

[savoir]

Did yours make it to Panama Dragon Lady ?

[Dragon Lady]

Not yet, had to change crew as the original skipper piked out.

[savoir]

Oh well, at least you miss the peak season rush. April is pretty busy in Panama, Galapagos and Marquesas. They all want to be in Tahiti by May.

[Dragon Lady]

Yeah, I've got professionals onboard now they reckon they can get through the canal with only a 4 day wait using their "agent".
Looks like I'm going to see my boat sooner too.

[tuskie]

Originally Posted by Reefer.

Has anyone noticed how much cheaper imported boats are getting here in Aus?

Not sure, will advise after the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show next month.

I have noticed many foreign (not yet imported) used boats being advertised by local brokers in Australia. If you enquire about the well priced foreign vessel,they try to redirect you to considerably more expensive local craft. If pressed the broker will invariably admit that they have no organised or negotiated importation package, however if you wish to buy that boat on the other side of the world and import it yourself, they would like to get a share of the commission.