Originally Posted by
Capex
Not too sure whether I should respond to this one as the OP has the usual newbie view of boats. Anyhow, here goes (tin hat on!)
Firstly, the boats that you are looking at are OLD. That means that they may contain problem within their structures relating to age.
Second, they are fitted with fresh water gasoline engines that will dissolve like a Disprin in seawater.
Thirdly, they will all have 12 volt - 110 volt electrics. Try getting 110 volt parts and spare in this country.
Finally (here endeth the lesson!!) once you get it here, all the parts and materials you need to repair the boat, will have to be purchased at full retail value including VAT and import duties etc. This makes it an expensive repair job.
Regarding importing the boat, there are company's such as Peters and May that have regular sailings between both east and west coast of the US to Asia. (Google is your friend).
The person to arrange Thai registration and importation (7% VAT is all thats payable.)is a lady named Ta. Email: the yachts at hotmail dot com
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