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tackdriver · 26-07-2009, 19:24

Just to tie off this thread, I got the real answer from Customs and Border Protection about the issues that are in the Noonsite post. The post is somewhat correct. If you have a foreign boat that is not nationally registered, then you can't get a cruising permit. You can get a Permit to Proceed, but you can only get one, typically to leave US waters, and you have to report in if you make a stop in the US on your way to wherever you are going (according to the permit). I think the issue reported on Noonsite was to do with Canadians bringing boats with local state registration in Canada to the US. These would be regarded as 'unregistered' and not eligible for a cruising permit.
When I picked up my boat, I'd de-registered with USCG and was mid reregestering with Australia. In that condition I had to get a Permit to Proceed to NY, while my Aus Reg came through. In reality no one checked it anywhere and we stopped all over the place. The cruising permit was then issued in NY when the paperwork turned up, this process was free and painless.
cheers
James

26-07-2009, 19:24	#23
tackdriver Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia - but currently in Florida, going south Boat: Beneteau Oceanis 390 - 39' - sv The Office Posts: 90	The real answer Just to tie off this thread, I got the real answer from Customs and Border Protection about the issues that are in the Noonsite post. The post is somewhat correct. If you have a foreign boat that is not nationally registered, then you can't get a cruising permit. You can get a Permit to Proceed, but you can only get one, typically to leave US waters, and you have to report in if you make a stop in the US on your way to wherever you are going (according to the permit). I think the issue reported on Noonsite was to do with Canadians bringing boats with local state registration in Canada to the US. These would be regarded as 'unregistered' and not eligible for a cruising permit. When I picked up my boat, I'd de-registered with USCG and was mid reregestering with Australia. In that condition I had to get a Permit to Proceed to NY, while my Aus Reg came through. In reality no one checked it anywhere and we stopped all over the place. The cruising permit was then issued in NY when the paperwork turned up, this process was free and painless. cheers James __________________ -------------------------------------------- http://www.billson.com