Buying a Boat in Canada

[MABell]

Looking at buying a boat in British Columbia. I’m an Oregon resident.
The US border is close to the boat, so “transfer of title” in US waters would be close. Could be registered in Oregon (no sales tax).
But I would like to keep the boat in BC. I don’t mind paying moorage and outfitting the boat in BC, but I don’t see paying the sales tax on it when at any time I may take it back to the US.
The broker says no problem, they never check. I get the feeling he’s just telling me what I want to here.
Thoughts.
Have done some searching on the site, but not answered for my situation.
Thanks

[Sand crab]

Nafta allows for North American products to cross the border duty free (not sales tax). If your boat was built in the US or Mexico then that's one less hurdle to pay.

[jackdale]

The biggest issue will be finding dock space.

I do not think that the boat has to be physically in Oregon for the registration. Check with them. It might have to be equipped to USCG standards: pfd's, horseshoe buoy, etc..

[Rex Delay]

They do check. If registered in B.C., take delivery in Washington state, therfore no HST (12%). You can then move it back to B.C., if you have a slip for it and no taxes. If you take delivery in B.C., you pay the HST. If you take delivery in Washington (Pt. Roberts), you have 90 days to get it out of the state or Washington taxes kick in. Have done this several times.

[MABell]

In our boat buying search throughout Washington's Puget Sound area this past week, I was surprised at the availability of moorage. It’s gone from 3 to 5 years waiting lists to available now. Even covered storage. That seemed to be reflected in BC as well.