I saw this done last year :: well, at least I was told it was done and the
person who told me owned/ran the boatyard.

You buy the boat ,, get her back to the USA.

Do much work, etc.

Register her as a home built sailboat.

I'm not sure of what the specs are and I'm sure the hull needs a number etc
but

The boatyard guy sail a fellow had this old boat that was basically ruined.
He brought it back,
and said it was homebuilt. Launched as a new boat.

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"Bruce in Bangkok" wrote in message
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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
(Note:remove underscores
from address for reply)

The boatyard guy sail a fellow had this old boat that was basically
ruined. He brought it back,
and said it was homebuilt. Launched as a new boat.

Well, if you're prepared to lie and forge paperwork then all sorts of things
are possible. Just don't expect leniency when caught.