Also make sure the vessel can be brought into the US (No major changes
in power or plumbing.... could be a 10K fine or more) Also if they are
NOT US documented, make sure you understand the $ and time of
documenting such a vessel. BTW... you will still pay your local sales
and USE tax before registering the vessel in your state unless you plan
to play games and move the vessel in and out according to your state's
laws.

For a powerboat, figure the fuel and wear costs to get it to your
destination. I live in SE FL, to get my SF from Mex to here (1600 NM
along the coast)would cost 10K in fuel + approx 10K in wear and tear.

you can still get bargains but just do the math.



Bruce in Bangkok wrote:

On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:40:37 -0800, ray lunder
wrote:


I see some sailing vessels offered at seemingly remarkable bargains
but they are in Mexico. So how do you go about
buying/registering/documenting boats like this? My money is in us
banks at present. Thank you for your time.



Basically like you would buy one in the U.S. except that you need to
be sure that the seller has a notarized bill of sale, to prove
ownership, and s you a notarized bill of sale, notarized by either the
Embassy or a legal commissioner of oaths. Be sure that the previous
owner gives you a certificate of de registration as most countries
require that for re-registration.

Actually, I believe you will find yacht brokers almost any place that
you will find yachts so it should be no problem.


Bruce-in-Bangkok
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