HI There, This is easy ! I bought my first boat (HUNTER
PASSAGE 456) in
Florida. After registering her in London under the British Flag I had to display a 90 DAY
Florida Tax Decal, and leave the
USA within that time (90 DAYS) I sailed to
Bimini in the
Bahamas for 10 days and sailed back into
Miami where I cleared inwards with
customs and CBP, (showing proof of my trip to Bahamas) - i.e. Clearing charges and
Fuel Bills etc. I was then issued with a 12 months cruising
Permit which permitted me to sail within Florida freely as a foreign Flag vessel. I was obliged to send all the details of the transaction to the Florida State
Government office up country to conclude the
registration process which was all assisted by a specialist
Documentation Company used to these transactions. Do Not forget to register any
Radio equipment including EPIRBS etc with the UK
Radio licence Office,
Hope this helps to guide you - If you transit anywhere in
Europe you will be required to pay EU VAT on the value of the vessel (not the price paid) at the first port of entry.