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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-02-2013, 01:58
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I think this is such an interesting subject it deserves it's own thread...Something like "Boat Insurance" ;)
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-10-2011, 04:57
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I'm well aware of the cost for 600HP engines, I ran them in my Interstate trucks here in Oz but all the trucks I drove Stateside ran 250 or 300HP GM motors.
I was enquiring more after a cruising...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-10-2011, 02:02
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

There are also a fair number of powerboats, if powered and set-up propely, that will also take you aound the world. There are some sailboats that will burn more GPH while motoring than some...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-10-2011, 01:57
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Thanks for that but I can't see a 40' power-boat as being bigger than a 40' sail-boat, length and beam would be similar. True, the power-boat will have more volume within but the sail-boat will have...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-10-2011, 17:32
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Can anyone explain to me why most power cruisers offered for sale around the world, including Australia, seem to be fetching higher prices than similar size sail boats :confused:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-10-2011, 01:21
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Simple rule of thumb...If you're not 100% sure on doing "any" job...Don't do it!
Specially a job where someone could die from your mistake.

Bill
Australia
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-09-2011, 23:45
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I too believe Malaysia to be a good spot to live/sail (I've checked up on doing so) with the low cost of living and security of a stable government. Registering a yacht in Malaysia cost $300AU then...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-09-2011, 23:27
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I would like to register the boat in Australia but can I register to fly the Oz Red Duster without ever bringing the boat into Oz waters :confused:
I think I'll need to do some more reading up on...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-09-2011, 21:23
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Sounds great to me mate but where do I register my home on the water...(What flag would I fly) that would cause me (with my Oz pasport) "not" to have to many problems with relevant customs and other...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-09-2011, 21:05
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I hear you mate but, unfortunatly, I would need to come back to Oz every four or six months. Okay, so I just jump on a plane and get back to Oz but where would a good place to register and keep me...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-09-2011, 20:26
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Sorry for posting that stupid question, yes! The same ruled apply :whistling:
After reading-up on the subject of importing a boat at: AustraliaTrade.com.au...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-09-2011, 04:14
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Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Do the same rules apply if importing a boat from New Zealand as they apply to other countries :confused:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-09-2011, 04:58
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Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I hear you James :) but here's my motto...Never run after a bus, a woman or a boat...There's always another one coming behind :whistling:
And if someone beats me to a boat I'm interested in? Well...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-09-2011, 04:51
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Hello John, Thanks for the heads-up on that one mate...Even it has burst my bubble :( I won't go on about it on this thread but there's a FC thread on the forum so I'll post my views on incasing FC...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-09-2011, 02:15
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Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Yes mate, she is up in Darwin but I don't know if she's the Ketch you're referring to, here's the link: The Darwin Ketch...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-09-2011, 19:37
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Good to hear you got it right James :thumb:
As for one of the boats I was thinking of buying in the States, she's a 1976, 40' Ketch, asking price, $60,000US.
Today in Oz, I find a beautiful 1975,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-09-2011, 18:56
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Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Pity our government don't take a leaf out of Obama's book on that note
As for the 75 cents, lets wait and see but...Don't wait to long, as he who hesitates misses the boat ;)
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-09-2011, 18:44
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Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

For anyone buying a boat Stateside, or anywhere off-shore, get in quick, our Aussie dollar is now just below par with the US$, 0.99c and the experts reckon it will drop as low as 0.85 - 0.75c to the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-09-2011, 11:19
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Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Now yer thinking like me Hoppy ;) Then run everything from solar and wind and forget about shore power :thumb:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-09-2011, 11:17
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Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

You got that right mate :)
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-09-2011, 05:00
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Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

That would be the go Hoppy, I have not as yet checked for a boat in Europe. Perhaps I should expand my search. I can find only one boat, size and model, that I would like as first choice and that...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-09-2011, 03:04
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Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Thanks for the heads-up on the new QLD electrical regulations...Does that mean "all" vessels entering QLD ports these days are checked to make sure they conform with QLD electrical regulations ...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-09-2011, 22:00
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

If Australia say 220V is mains wired, what would the powers that be reckon 110V would be :confused:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-09-2011, 17:26
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Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

To run 110V or 220V gear, why not just upgrade your 12V house battery bank :confused:
If you have 12V batteries in-place, replace them with 6, or more, x 6V x 225AH batteries, have one or two 200W...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-09-2011, 04:14
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Views: 195,385
Posted By BillAU
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

As there are two yachts in the USA, one in Florida and one in New Jersey, and one in Central America, I could buy in the States and, I believe, I could pick-up the Westerlies to carry me to the...
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