Importing a boat from the US [Archive]

J.J.

15-03-2010, 09:58 AM

Hi guys, well i thought this would be a good place to start. I'm looking at bringing in a boat from the US, does anyone have any info to pass on?

Has anyone done it before on here? Can you point me in the right direction. Does anyone know of any brokers?

Any advice would be appreciated

tuffss

15-03-2010, 10:41 AM

Hi guys, well i thought this would be a good place to start. I'm looking at bringing in a boat from the US, does anyone have any info to pass on?

Has anyone done it before on here? Can you point me in the right direction. Does anyone know of any brokers?

Any advice would be appreciated

I'm looking at doing the same thing once I find the right boat but one thing I have been told is make sure the boats beam is no wider than 92" (7' 8")otherwise it will have to be loaded at an angle might cost you more, avoid Florida boats there are alot of ex rentals coming out of there as for brokers can't help you there.
Cheers Mick.

Twisted67

15-03-2010, 12:12 PM

Yep we looked at it a few years ago and we were talkin to a mob in QLD but i'll have to do a bit of a search to try n find the site again .
I'll try n get back to ya tonight with the details.

Paul

tonner

15-03-2010, 12:32 PM

I have looked into it, US trailers are to wide and need to be narrowed, most won't fit into a container and need to be roll on roll off, You need to be able to make everything as compact as possible as you pay by the cubic meter.

Greg

Twisted67

15-03-2010, 12:38 PM

Yep agree with Greg but i was told to dump the trailer and buy one over here and get the boat shipped over in a cradle.
We were lookin at a bayliner trophy 2352wa,not sure what type of boat ya lookin at josh but thats a bit of info for ya.

Paul

J.J.

15-03-2010, 12:47 PM

thanks guys, yeah i heard you can bring them over in a cradle.

booetemup

15-03-2010, 06:24 PM

Hi guys, well i thought this would be a good place to start. I'm looking at bringing in a boat from the US, does anyone have any info to pass on?

Has anyone done it before on here? Can you point me in the right direction. Does anyone know of any brokers?

Any advice would be appreciated

Hi guys i import alot of boats from the states and can help find what you are looking for. Best is to give me a call 0435 677 436

Regards Michael

Twisted67

16-03-2010, 04:32 PM

Here you go Josh,finally found on my other computer!!!

http://www.import-a-boat.com.au/

Paul

J.J.

18-03-2010, 12:43 PM

Here you go Josh,finally found on my other computer!!!

http://www.import-a-boat.com.au/

Paul

awesome thanks Paul

i'll post a pic of the boat i import!! :D:D:D

Nev68

18-03-2010, 01:20 PM

I'm not really into boats so I don't know much about them.
What do you have to do to US boat to get it on the water in Oz?

J.J.

18-03-2010, 04:13 PM

I'm not really into boats so I don't know much about them.
What do you have to do to US boat to get it on the water in Oz?

take them to the boat ramp and put it in the water!

Nev68

18-03-2010, 06:45 PM

take them to the boat ramp and put it in the water!

maybe I should have got into boats:D

American Muscle

19-03-2010, 10:09 PM

I think there a guy in queensland doing it,not sure who sorry

J.J.

22-03-2010, 11:58 AM

maybe I should have got into boats:D

:D:D

i asked the same question, got the same answer. too easy, compared to cars that is

booetemup

22-03-2010, 01:50 PM

guys i can assist with any questions and help with locating or shipping to Aus.

Regards Michael
0435 677 436

J.J.

22-03-2010, 02:56 PM

michael, i will give you a call when i find the boat i am after

booetemup

22-03-2010, 03:06 PM

michael, i will give you a call when i find the boat i am after

OK mate just make sure that the beam is less then 7.8. If it is bigger then they will tilt the boat on a angle and the rubber might get a bit damaged.