Yes apparently if you front up in Sydney in person and explain your need you
can get 6 months visitor visa without too much trouble.

JohnM

"Paul Cassel" wrote in message
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I would suggest you do a search on surveyors. Gen a list of them in
various locales so you can have a cadre of local guys who know what they
are looking for. It will cost you a few dollars per boat, but the
overall cost won't be crushing.

I would also be optimistic about a visa extension if it came to that.

-paul