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Larry wrote:

Molesworth wrote in news:ukmole-
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Bought a 41' Morgan in Ft Myers and, because I took it out of state (to
Louisiana) it has been de-registered from US database.

I am English and want to go to Cuba (amongst other places in the
Caribbean) so thought of registering the boat in UK, even tho I live
permanently in NOLA to avoid the hooha by US Homeland Security etc.

Does anyone have any thoughts on a downside to this idea?

It's a small matter, but now is the time to decide one way or t' other.

Molesworth


You might be better off talking to these guys, or someone like them:

http://www.trippscott.com/PracticeAr...iptions139.asp

Their fees might be worth it over a few years.

I sail with an Englishman who is not a US citizen, but lives here on a
visa. His boat is US registered, but he told me he couldn't own it,
because he is an alien. (I always did notice the pointy ears, but didn't
say anything...(c His boat is "owned" by his son, a natural-born
American born in Atlanta. Your post made me very curious. Maybe
Geoffrey has the wrong information.

When you're talking serious money, rec.boats, probably, isn't a good
place to get legal advise....(c;

Hmm...Sailing the Irish Sea on a Morgan 41. What a great thought...

I'm not a citizen but am a permanent resident. I bought the boat and
it's in my name. I even have a SSN and a job!

The only reason to register outside US is because I want to go to Cuba
to see my son, wife and g/kids in the late spring, and don't want to be
hassled by DHS on my return. My (US) wife is also getting a UK passport.

BVI seems like a good idea, but what about staying in Louisiana on
return? Can I stay for as long as I want here on BVI registration?

This seems like it's more trouble than it's worth.

Molesworth