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Old 06-11-2018, 14:58   #1
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Not for sale to US residents while in US waters?

I'm interested in a boat with this notice on the listing. "Not for sale to US residents while in US waters". The boat is in the US and on the hard and being shown by the broker. I'm interested in her, but I don't want any trouble regarding title, etc. (Clearly no one, neither the seller or me, is going to sail this boat out of US water to close on a sale.)


What do I need the seller to do so that I am able to buy this boat in the US, and what documents do I need to have to be sure that all is OK for me to purchase her and document her with the USCG?



Thank you in advance for your input.
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Re: Not for sale to US residents while in US waters?

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Re: Not for sale to US residents while in US waters?

Hello, Roniszoro,

I suspect it means that the owner does want to avoid import fees for the boat. Theoretically, you could buy it out in international waters, but then YOU would be liable for the import duties upon return unless you sold it on.

There are some solvable difficulties with incompatible electric outlets with some boats. Details, really, but bargaining points. If it's a European made boat, you may want to replace the through hulls if they are over 5 yrs. old.

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