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try it again
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got it!!!!!!!
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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Thanks, and yes sir it is!
Got it in May down in Costa Mesa.
2007 50hrs.
Got it in May down in Costa Mesa.
2007 50hrs.
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There is actually a good thread on this forum about bringing a boat up from the states. Alot of good info from alot of guys bringing these things up lately.
I searched high and low every night on google. Every phrase including all combinations of SEASWIRL STRIPER FOR SALE etc.
It appears that the farther south you go the hotter the deals.
The big decision was to have a surveyer take a look first and then have a shipping company bring it home for me. Or to fly down look at it my self( because I don't know of anyone pickier LOL) and then have it shipped or drive down and tow it back.
Well I decided on the latter. Was an adventure for sure. I would suggest having 3 or 4 boats in a specific region to look at. That way you are not bouncing all over the states comparing before making a choice on a boat. Mine is practically new so there was not much in the way of a survey really needed. I am very familiar with boats as well so I took the chance and inspected it myself.
Do your homework . The border was a breeze. Have copies of reciepts. Origins of money transfer and proof of, print out copies of relevant ads for similar boats if not for the actual boat you decide on. Titles. And if in my case the state is on electronic title, you will have to wait several weeks to get a copy. So make sure you get a notarized application of transfer from the local DMV for which the title will be issued.
20 minutes is all I spent in the customs office. I chose to come back to the island via Port Angeles. That way if my boat was seized for what ever reason , then at least I could deal with it here in Port of Victoria vs. having to head back to Bellingham.
Like I said though, there is a great thread on here and you can also google IMPORTING A BOAT TO CANADA. There is a great site devoted to just this. Many accounts from Canadians facing the task. You'll know more than the customs officers and what they really legally need to have in order to let your boat through.
Good luck.
Well worth it. I'd do it again in a flash
Watch out though the search is very addictive!
PS there is alot of grey area between , banks, customs, police, ICBC
You cant trailer it without insurance but you don't own it until you get title. You can transport it throught the states for a certain amount of time but once in Canada you really should have a binder. Need to get the trailer inspected but you need the insurance, but you need to get it inspected to comply with ICBC.... get my drift
It all seems to work out though
I searched high and low every night on google. Every phrase including all combinations of SEASWIRL STRIPER FOR SALE etc.
It appears that the farther south you go the hotter the deals.
The big decision was to have a surveyer take a look first and then have a shipping company bring it home for me. Or to fly down look at it my self( because I don't know of anyone pickier LOL) and then have it shipped or drive down and tow it back.
Well I decided on the latter. Was an adventure for sure. I would suggest having 3 or 4 boats in a specific region to look at. That way you are not bouncing all over the states comparing before making a choice on a boat. Mine is practically new so there was not much in the way of a survey really needed. I am very familiar with boats as well so I took the chance and inspected it myself.
Do your homework . The border was a breeze. Have copies of reciepts. Origins of money transfer and proof of, print out copies of relevant ads for similar boats if not for the actual boat you decide on. Titles. And if in my case the state is on electronic title, you will have to wait several weeks to get a copy. So make sure you get a notarized application of transfer from the local DMV for which the title will be issued.
20 minutes is all I spent in the customs office. I chose to come back to the island via Port Angeles. That way if my boat was seized for what ever reason , then at least I could deal with it here in Port of Victoria vs. having to head back to Bellingham.
Like I said though, there is a great thread on here and you can also google IMPORTING A BOAT TO CANADA. There is a great site devoted to just this. Many accounts from Canadians facing the task. You'll know more than the customs officers and what they really legally need to have in order to let your boat through.
Good luck.
Well worth it. I'd do it again in a flash
Watch out though the search is very addictive!
PS there is alot of grey area between , banks, customs, police, ICBC
You cant trailer it without insurance but you don't own it until you get title. You can transport it throught the states for a certain amount of time but once in Canada you really should have a binder. Need to get the trailer inspected but you need the insurance, but you need to get it inspected to comply with ICBC.... get my drift
It all seems to work out though
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It's so shiney I'd be afraid to take it out 
I promptly scratched the paint off a 1 foot patch of the side of the boat we purchased in the states this winter as it ground against a metal fitting on my float in a storm this winter.... now I don't worry about the paint anymore
Nice looking setup, if it came in welded aluminum model I'd be all over it
Enjoy the new toy!!!
I promptly scratched the paint off a 1 foot patch of the side of the boat we purchased in the states this winter as it ground against a metal fitting on my float in a storm this winter.... now I don't worry about the paint anymore Nice looking setup, if it came in welded aluminum model I'd be all over it
Enjoy the new toy!!!
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LOLOL guys, your right though; and as if it wasn't shiny enough, the guys at Sherwood convinced me that my holeshot would be more efficient with a Saltwater series stainless prop. Larger diameter lower pitch.
@#$%^ that aint cheap but needed to be done. I was overloading the engine with my aluminum prop.
Price was very good on the rig from my purchase in the States. Just about half what it would have cost me here. The problem comes with outfitting the rig. I dumped another $20k into it since it's been home. All the jewellry sure adds up quickly!
@#$%^ that aint cheap but needed to be done. I was overloading the engine with my aluminum prop.
Price was very good on the rig from my purchase in the States. Just about half what it would have cost me here. The problem comes with outfitting the rig. I dumped another $20k into it since it's been home. All the jewellry sure adds up quickly!
Hey HL...if you don't know of this site allready...check it out...it has a ton of info on striper boats.
http://seastriper.com/forums
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http://seastriper.com/forums
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Hey thats kind of cool, Thanks
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