Buying a boat from UK.

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pike
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Buying a boat from UK.

#1 Post by pike »

I planing a trip to UK to buy a boat... but i don't know what the rules are.Should i pay any tax or duty.Do i need any Bill from seller.Any info welcome.Cheers.
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kieran
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buying boats in uk

#2 Post by kieran »

Hi

First thing you need to do is check that he boat si not "warm" - there are websites out there which list boats that have disappeared from the owner's premises. If the vendor can not establish the bona fides of the boat, walk away. I am sure others here will tell you similar stories...

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Kieran Hanrahan

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MAC
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#3 Post by MAC »

Hi Pike,

You will not be liable for Tax or import duty on and second hand boat. Just hitch it up and drive home :D

On Kierans post you can always check this site... http://www.stolenboats.org.uk

Anything listed on http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk should be fine as it would hardly be up in public view with pictures, if it was stoled.

Good Luck.

Kev
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