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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-10-2011, 03:16
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Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I'm about to apply to export my yacht from US, I understand a customs agent is the way to go to get "Export Declaration Document", costing around $50-$100. Anybody have first hand experience of this?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-10-2011, 00:17
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Absolutely correct Sir, no if buts or question about it!:thumb:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-09-2011, 20:53
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Quite true Mr Savoir! I'll be setting off across the Pacific as early as safety dicates and intend to spent alot more time around Marquesas Islands and French Polynesia generally than I did back in...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-09-2011, 22:14
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Not normal for me to get it right!

I'm not that lucky.

If I fell into a barrel full of tits I'd come out sucking my thumb!!:D
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-09-2011, 18:59
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Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I've got no intention to gloat but just 3 short weeks ago I transfered $180,000 via Ozforex @ $1.06 to purchase my C42 + enough to buy goodies( equip) + my cruising kitty for the trip home......phew,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-09-2011, 17:31
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Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I think you're on the money there Bill. Best way to go and be totally self sufficient!:thumb:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-09-2011, 03:16
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Do some homework Bill, the usual route is Canaries to Caribbean & America!

Why?....... Check Atlantic prevailing tradewind directions!!!!:banghead:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-09-2011, 00:55
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I would say you may well be right about wiring up the boat yourself but it's my understanding that....marinas certainly ask for compliance certs for gas & electrical ( 240v) installations on your...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-09-2011, 19:29
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Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Bill, my advice is go back to page one and read all about it!:thumb:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-09-2011, 02:24
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

In regard to importing to Australia there are various compliances to meet i.e. LPG system and most importantly for me the electrical system which on US imported boats are generally 110-115volt...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-09-2011, 22:38
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Quite true, in my case I took my Fremantle home port boat up to Southern Ireland....52 degrees N, compass was hardly readable it was dipped over so much!

My new boat is from CA at approx 34...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-09-2011, 22:30
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

In my case I negotiated with the sellers broker by email from Australia.
Here's how it went:

I emailed "I'd like to put an offer in on ...... for $160,000 (boat was just reduced from $184,900 to...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-09-2011, 17:26
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Hi Bill, Please bear in mind that although the prices O/S seem attractive you must factor in costs such as airfares e.g. I flew to LA to check my purchase...$2000! when I fly back to pick it...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-09-2011, 05:36
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Well, this is my understanding:

Costs of Importing a Yacht to Australia (https://www.importayacht.com.au/category/costs-of-importing-a-yacht-to-australia/), The Australian Import Process...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-09-2011, 15:33
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Definitely not illegal! I put my financial situation as a retired person living onboard to Centrelink. The response was that they would even give rent assistance while living in marinas!

So you...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-09-2011, 20:43
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

So without wanting to nosey your private details can you confirm that in my case I will be up for GST as follows: Cost of boat (US built) $165,000,
delivery $1000 from last port New Cal. Total...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-09-2011, 18:14
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

People seem to be approaching this from all sorts of wierd angles. yes, I agree if I bought here I'd also probably buy extra ....x ...& x etc! My point is... I need in my bank account the amount to...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-09-2011, 17:08
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I take your point about not factoring in the "fun part" of cruising back across the Pacific. However, it's something you have to allow for in the whole exercise of buying overseas.

In my case...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-09-2011, 07:13
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,324
Posted By Jamel
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

My understanding is that you are quite correct! Australian Customs will charge GST + any duty on the so called delivery to Australia. I believe if you do it sensibly and keep all receipts they will...
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