I have confirmed that yacht mortgage interest is deductible as long as you
only have one primary residence and the boat has a head, a place to sleep
and a galley. What I haven't been able to confirm is if the interest on the
construction loan is deductible.

Insurance is not a problem. I have had it on Rutu for 3 years now once I
past the $30K barrier. All I wanted was fire and windstorm coverage but
there is no such thing as a "builders risk" policy for boats so I have a
full yacht policy. Premium is based on the percent complete of the
estimated finished value. (Plus the cost of the simi-annual survey) If
pirates invade my back yard or it sinks in the mud puddle out back of the
shed I am covered. :-)

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Jim Conlin" wrote in message
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My memory is fuzzy, but i recall that mortgage interest is deductible only
on a primary residence. Further, the lender's sense of security takes a
big
hit if the asset securing the loan can be trucked away. I'd first explore
borrowing against the first home.


"Steve Lusardi" wrote in message
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Glenn,
Good luck. Pay close attention to the insurance requirements the mortgage
mandates. You may find them unacceptable as well as unaffordable.
Steve

"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
news:0X7Ag.8223$ok5.4280@dukeread01...
In accordance with my original plan for paying for Rutu I am going to
have
to finance the last $30K for spars, sails and the last items needed for
commissioning. I can't get a permanent loan until she is finished.
Within the next couple of months Rutu will be spruced up enough to give
my
banker a tour and get an interim loan until she is finished and I get a
permanent boat loan. In IRS parlance Rutu has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and
a
kitchen which qualifies here for the second home mortgage interest
deduction. It will still be a year before she is in the water. Anyone
know if the construction interest is deductible on a yacht? I know it
is
on a regular house.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or
lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com