Buying a Boat in Caribbean Grenada - Taxes, Surveys, Customs! Ep 260 - Lady K Sailing

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  • @kermitthefrog6363
    @kermitthefrog6363 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I looked at a couple sailboats that were listed in Florida that were owned by Canadians. On one we were told that they sailed up to the day of storage however we found out that the boat had sat for 6 years! The pictures were from 6 years ago! If you are thinking of buying a boat from the Caribbean or Florida, they will be sun bleached and warm salt water is hard on boats hence the price difference between Fresh Water and Salt Water boats. Pay close attention to pictures of Dodgers etc and they are often sun bleached. Wiring is often green and requires replacing. Many sailboat engines are not closed cooled and will have internal issues not able to be checked by a survey....Trucking a fresh water boat down south ( or sailing) may turn out to be a better option. We ended up buying a great lakes boat with no salt experience and with current prices did much better then what we found down south. Boats down south were often listed in US dollars adding additional costs.

    • @WillN2Go1
      @WillN2Go1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Caribbean boats I've always been told usually have mold and mildew issues, and they're thrashed charter boats. Might be okay... but I can tell you there are places on every boat that mold can find but you can't. I think Tim's point is that you might find a great boat in a difficult to get to place, so the price is significantly lower. But be wary.
      I looked at some listings of boats in the South Pacific - I kind of figured out that at least some of them have problems, like engine problems, that can't be easily fixed where they are at. So you ship in a new engine, and then fly in a mechanic, Who then tells you the other parts you need that also aren't available locally.

    • @mememe5231
      @mememe5231 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great information, thank you!

    • @letsdosomething9610
      @letsdosomething9610 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I typically like the color red

    • @sdufg
      @sdufg 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      NEVER trust a Canadian.

  • @frankcosentino246
    @frankcosentino246 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Just landed in Prickly Bay in Grenada in December from Spain. The Budget Marine at Spices Island Marina is duty free. Saves a bit of cash.

  • @jamesharold4904
    @jamesharold4904 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I don’t know how you knew that we are down in Martinique shopping for boats, but this just came up and It was extremely helpful in figuring the taxes on the boats. Thank you very much.

  • @armorguy1108
    @armorguy1108 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I suspect the deposit requirement is to help disqualify 'non-serious' buyers. The fact that they will just take you there if you show up at the door kinda validates that assumption.
    Great video and I learned a good bit!

  • @billbergquist4722
    @billbergquist4722 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are my favorite how to sailing channel.

  • @lesleydaw3827
    @lesleydaw3827 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for doing this episode. Exactly my plan in a few years!

  • @SwissGoat
    @SwissGoat 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Seriously useful video, Tim - many thanks. We’ve been looking for a sailboat in (and out) of Grenada over the past year. In our experience, having dealt with 4 brokers, none have asked or even mentioned a deposit pre-viewing; and neither have we come across the mid-day ‘Island Time’ thing for appointments. Surveyors are busy (so busy, that one surveyor put us off two boats without even visiting - they were Covid orphans) You’re correct about everyone knowing everyone in the business, which has its upsides. In addition to those you mentioned, Tony Gagliardo has just sailed into Grenada; a seriously experienced SAMS/IIMS/ABYC ‘mobile’ surveyor who we used in Chaguaramas, Trinidad. Incidentally, if you’re finding Grenada expensive, try Chaguaramas - costs are considerably lower, with highly qualified professionals - additionally tax-free import an option worth investigating for accessories and spares.

  • @SwissGoat
    @SwissGoat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Regarding Caribbean marine insurance in addition to not covering Venezuela & Cuba, the last 3 quotes we've had from UK insurers, have changed their latitude definition of the area at risk from "named storms" southwards from 12°N to 9°N, with the south coast of Grenada approx. 12°N.

  • @corkson1744
    @corkson1744 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Helpful advice, thanks. I hired Nigel Peters of Crosstree Marine as surveyor for a pre-purchase (5-year old catamaran) several months ago. He was very diligent, detailed, extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled. I used his thorough report to leverage more repair work by the seller. I see he’s among your list of 3 in Grenada.
    The boatyards in Grenada are good but they are indeed pricey…. Yowza. Break Out Another Thou$…. often.

  • @wow.sailor.
    @wow.sailor. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow Sailor, your channel is what we need to prepare us for sailing one day

  • @roncanizares9966
    @roncanizares9966 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One option is to go to contract before buying the plan tickets, subject to personal inspection, survey, etc. The funds are held in escrow in the USA. At least that way you know what the price will be before you survey the boat, as opposed to buying plane tickets, paying for hotels, and finding that the seller won't move on his/her price.

  • @johnlogan8218
    @johnlogan8218 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good info on boat buying off shore. I like how you explained its not like the US or Canada,
    Check out Rio dulce Guatemala . Every year hundreds of cruisers go there for hurricane season. Many like me find they are too old to sail and put their boat up for sale. You can find good deals and the marinas are very reasonable. It's a short cheap flight from Florida.

    • @mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488
      @mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have heard about Rio Dulce a lot and I hope I will be lucky when my time comes.. I would just want a simple 24ft sailboat for under $3k

    • @alred6568
      @alred6568 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488 Good luck finding professional surveyors there. However, Guatemala does have some deals in fixer-uppers.

  • @larryluke3748
    @larryluke3748 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Garcia 45, BVI's, blue. Thanks for the info in this vid.

  • @robertgold2643
    @robertgold2643 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another solid episode packed with useful, real world knowledge. Mahalo 🤙

  • @Subguy686
    @Subguy686 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw a boat listed in YachtWorld with what looked like a bluish-silver hull and it was gorgeous. I told myself that I would have a boat with that color of hull at some point.

  • @Sailin_Knot_Workin
    @Sailin_Knot_Workin ปีที่แล้ว

    Our first, dream boat we found was in Grenada, a Hans Christian 33. We followed that boat for a year, and contacted the broker. Eventually, someone else put in a bid, right before we did of course, and paid for a survey. The prospective buyer backed out after seeing it. So we talked to the broker again, who shared the survey with us as well (saving us that expense). We still considered buying it, despite the flaws revealed, and mad a reasonable counter offer. As it turned out, someone beat us to her. We were able to find what we considered a better boat local to us in Florida, saving all the flights, taxes, moving the boat to Puerto Rico, etc. Thank you so much for the consult and survey review to help us out!! We highly recommend your service. We love you too, Tim

  • @mitchellsmith4690
    @mitchellsmith4690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went to grenada in Oct 83...I like how much it seems to have changed.

    • @kevio6868
      @kevio6868 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen brother...thanks for your service

  • @prayfawind
    @prayfawind ปีที่แล้ว

    i am from Nassau,Bahamas, been wanting a boat now for years, so far the older Morgans 60s,70s,80s are my favorite

  • @ryanh4889
    @ryanh4889 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I bought a boat in Grenada during the height of covid restrictions. Paid less than half what a similar model would have been priced at on the USA east coast. I fell in love with Grenada.

  • @Shepherdservices317
    @Shepherdservices317 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wish this were way longer

    • @ronm3380
      @ronm3380 ปีที่แล้ว

      We need a part 2

  • @bobdailey9533
    @bobdailey9533 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Tim!
    Great Video!!
    My favorite island is Antiqua!
    My favorite boat is any two cabin boat with a fully encapsulated keel with a skeg hung Rudder!

  • @robertbuckley3582
    @robertbuckley3582 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting. I always wondered how that worked with cross border sales

  • @jeffreyhutchinsdo
    @jeffreyhutchinsdo ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite color is green!!! Especially the greenback shade. Thanks for the business idea Tim.

  • @whenwasnow6062
    @whenwasnow6062 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    following your steps, when I buy your boat out on international waters, the boat is still registered to Alice in Canada not me Bob in Lauderdale. As we enter Grenada, how do A & B present themselves in inmigration? Hi I'm Bob and I have this napkin with an executed sales contract and my boat was Alice's but although is registered to her it ain´t hers. You get my point 🌝

  • @gymcoachdon
    @gymcoachdon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My favorite boat is the Nordic 44, designed by Bob Perry, and built in Bellingham, Washington in the 80s. Designed to no racing rules, it is a performance oriented sailboat with great manners. But I am biased, as I own hull #27, built in 1984. Fin keel with skeg hung rudder, and I have been told that no one was building any better boats than Nordic during this time.

  • @DarwinDzuba
    @DarwinDzuba 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Tim, another great video ... thanks from the other coast. Just so happens I have been looking at a Canadian made boat in Grenada and well ,would like to bring her home. Could go on and on but "here's the thing". Retiring soon, time running out, snowing like a bastard out side "I think I need an hour of your time". Hope to get in touch soon.

  • @philcheevers6587
    @philcheevers6587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great perspective. I;m gonna have to watch this a few times. Thanks!!!

  • @cmac9248
    @cmac9248 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have a wonderful and informative channel for us newbies !
    Thanks

    • @LadyKSailing
      @LadyKSailing  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @jlmendezg1296
    @jlmendezg1296 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really interesting video, money, taxes, voyages, sail ....

  • @dan519dan
    @dan519dan ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing so much info. I learn more on every vid you put out. By the time I'm financially ready to buy a sailboat I'll know exactly what to look for and where to look for it.

  • @KEITHDROBINSON-d2w
    @KEITHDROBINSON-d2w ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, i love the way you see a business opportunity and share it for all, you rock. Just wanted to say hello and ask if your still wanting to race in the spring. Im looking forward to it and getting excited to race again and win again.

  • @adamwinnett8892
    @adamwinnett8892 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very relevant, Tim ;) Thanks for distilling this knowledge all in one place!

  • @charles.neuman18
    @charles.neuman18 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:25 In fact, the Global Solo Challenge is in progress right now. I don't know how they handled the checking-out issue. But that falls in the category of "not my problem".

  • @josepla9797
    @josepla9797 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We bought our last boat, Beneteau Sense 50 , in Trinidad. Similar number of boats available as compared to Grenada. Easier process. No international waters deals. I did have to place a deposit. The local surveyor was excellent, but only one of 2 options. All paper work was handled by the broker.

  • @sailingsibongile
    @sailingsibongile ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely BRILLIANT !!! Thanks 🙂
    Funny enough, I was looking at flights to Grenada over the weekend, to buy a boat and keep her on the hard whilst I'm not there. It's a good option from the UK.
    ps: the deposit in escrow is to weed the tyre-kickers out. They probably get a lot of them otherwise.

    • @lubberwalker
      @lubberwalker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why do you think it's a particularly good option from the UK?
      I'm a year behind you.

  • @edwardstarrett5545
    @edwardstarrett5545 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hoping to buy later this year. Or early next. Keep up the good work!

  • @terraceinspections
    @terraceinspections 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Our boat is in Curacao a 46 ft Hunter
    We have been to Grenada several times. The people are nice customs and others very helpful.
    My heads up would be food shortages and prices. Some islands have shortages up the island chain to Florida.
    Many awesome places including Martinique Antigua and st martin for parts and upgrades
    Love the videos
    Cheers
    Terry and Tere from BC Can.

    • @LadyKSailing
      @LadyKSailing  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @pjcrow8973
    @pjcrow8973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Idea, That would be the thing to do, buy the boat, sail the Caribbean and then head to Florida and sell it, then repeat if you are lucky enough.

  • @ToddMiddlebrooks
    @ToddMiddlebrooks ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to your channel, I've been looking at the Jenneau 42DS a good bit. My favorite island at the moment is probably Virgin Gorda, BVI. Favorite color is red, but nautical blue is growing on me. Interesting concept for a business importing caribbean boats - something to consider!

  • @ZekeChanguris
    @ZekeChanguris 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chris-Craft Caribbean 40 ft. is a beautiful S&S design. But you don't see many of those anymore. I like Leopard 44. It's a nice, stable ride and a tough little boat fit for big passages.
    Do you see abandoned boats down there that you can get for a song, too?

  • @MrCybernick
    @MrCybernick ปีที่แล้ว

    This way a very good one ..Thank you

  • @christinec1928
    @christinec1928 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a really interesting episode.

  • @Dave-SailsAway
    @Dave-SailsAway ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information. Thank you

  • @theheadhuntersailing
    @theheadhuntersailing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a comment to say thanks for the video and to help your algorithm 🤙🏻
    Cheers headhuntersailing

  • @iamaricky
    @iamaricky ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grenadian, long time watcher and I've been in Grenadian maritime industry since 2007.
    Some notes:
    Import taxes on boat spares and equipment for "boats in transit" is only 2.5% customs duty and no VAT.
    Please don't blame the broker non-performance on "island-time" because none of the brokers are from the island.
    The deposit requirement is to weed out the people looking for free boat tours, there are people who have come on vacation and have the brokers be free taxi/tour drivers for days checking out boats, and places on the Island for days with no intention to buy, lot of fun stories there.
    Cruising permits are only 50XCD a month for boats under 40ft, much too low for the damage being done by the boat to the environment.
    There are many more surveyors than listed on that particular marketing organization's website, please remember its is a marketing organization, despite the name. Always ask for samples of the survey you will receive.

  • @Listentotrut
    @Listentotrut ปีที่แล้ว

    Understood clearly
    And thanks for the information

  • @DutchKC9UOD
    @DutchKC9UOD 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the C&C boats! Raced my 25’ Balboa sang keel to Mackinaw island race came in 5th not bad for a 25’ with flushing toilet?

  • @YTMegiddo
    @YTMegiddo ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m one looking too… but in PR. Of which I hope to see one in a couple weeks.

  • @ilyafaden1789
    @ilyafaden1789 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to know. thank you.

  • @kouroshamini9914
    @kouroshamini9914 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thank you so much.

  • @ianstewart8127
    @ianstewart8127 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Tim. Good videos. I have a Jeanneau 46 for sale in Grenada. I Agee with most your points. But I don’t think it is all that complicated. Like anything it’s just the process you have to through. The escrow process would be the most onerous but I think a good one for the points you made in weeding out the tire kickers and making the purchaser accountable for any possible damage that might happen. Doing the sale off shore is easy just a little time consuming but having fun doing that shake down cruise to Union and back. Cruising permits are cheap. 75 EC a month, a small price to pay to use their beautiful waters. One last point is that there is a big European presence in Grenada so the USA is not the only market. And flights from Miami can be cheap and are direct.

  • @martinpaquette2631
    @martinpaquette2631 ปีที่แล้ว

    Favourite colour is green. 😂 Thanks, Tim for making your vids, I learn so much. I have a little 1981 Kelt 7.6 in our shared Nations Capital. I appreciate my boat but I would like some headroom since i am a little over 6 foot (183cm) and see the bigger 30 footers on the river and their ability to offer the ability to stand erect. Anywho, if you were looking for video ideas (I know, unsolicited advice), talking about smaller 25-27 footers that offers height, weeklong tank capacity, and finally what kit to put on your boat to make life better on small boats (bbq, lagun table, bimini, chairs, inflatable toys, etc...). Finally, thank you for reading this comment. Signed, a big fan.

  • @chetsmith5546
    @chetsmith5546 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a video on navigation of the erie canal and the intercoastal water way. Covering cost, time, marinas, and other requirements requirements? Thanks

  • @jenrdemldeml8328
    @jenrdemldeml8328 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perhaps my new job? Sounds good to me… great idea/video Tim!!

  • @hugovitters9753
    @hugovitters9753 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I viewed several boats with two brokers in Grenada and there was no talk of setting up a deposit before viewing. The broker also assured me that there are no additional taxes when buying a boat on Grenada.

  • @mariuszkijowski2180
    @mariuszkijowski2180 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Tim. Great video, tons of useful hints :)
    I wonder is any similar pattern in Europe? Love you here abut...

  • @roadboat9216
    @roadboat9216 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I sold my house 6’ ketch in Mexico as a US citizen. I sold to a Canadian. All went well. No broker involved. No problem. No extra expenses. \

  • @shainester
    @shainester ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content, as always.

  • @stevedensham2619
    @stevedensham2619 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Are there other places like this? I heard Panama was also a good place to go for cheap boats, but I'm not sure what complications come with buying them. Also, I live in Europe, so would probably look here first.

    • @charles.neuman18
      @charles.neuman18 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it's on the wrong side of the canal, that could be a huge complication.

  • @jacobuszwanenburg1629
    @jacobuszwanenburg1629 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought one in Grenada
    Saves 20g getting it there
    Spent 3G going to look and a survey
    Yes bought the first 38beneteau and retired to learn to sail and sun tan start drinking again fix fix fix my boat more rum my friend
    Taxes oh no none of that thanks.
    $250 every three years to canada for registration ? Thought it was a one time thing but …
    Grenada is beautiful ❤

  • @rogerbosch
    @rogerbosch 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had no issue setting up a video viewing for free at first with a broker in Grenada, and then I visited. I would never pay a deposit before see the boat live

  • @Strngbru
    @Strngbru ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Particularly interesting to me, as I was a US Marine in 1983 that liberated Grenada in Operation Urgent Fury.

    • @jesuschrist-alphaomega
      @jesuschrist-alphaomega ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for ur service. I was with HMH 777 on standby to deploy evacuation if needed. Never made it. You're a hero

    • @kevio6868
      @kevio6868 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you both for your service!

    • @ronm3380
      @ronm3380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember that well. Reagan announced we would just "swing by." Cool now that cruisers like to go there.

    • @Mike7O7O
      @Mike7O7O ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Grenada wasn't exactly The Falkland Islands in winter Devil-Dog ;)
      Ronnie had it tougher than you did, when Maggie woke up to find that you'd invaded a Commonwealth country without even a call to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II !
      Very naughty!

    • @BobHill-s2c
      @BobHill-s2c 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Like liberating Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan...? 😂

  • @newfiescreech7328
    @newfiescreech7328 ปีที่แล้ว

    Favorite boat is a Cape Dory, and my favorite colour is blue!

  • @e.rickhudson
    @e.rickhudson ปีที่แล้ว

    having family from Trinidad, they definitely operate differently down there and walk to their own drum beat.

  • @alainmercier-eq9cc
    @alainmercier-eq9cc ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks

  • @vincenzo0506
    @vincenzo0506 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Blue…😊
    Serious question…35% tax seems a bit high. How do you turn a profit if you have to pay such a high tax rate. The $40k boat just cost you $54k. What is the value of that C & C in the US?

  • @Jdublon
    @Jdublon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also look in Europe specifically in Croatia and Greece for a sailboat look like the price is much cheaper what is the coast to bring it to United States perhaps Florida or Maryland is it really worse that let me know if you can do any episodes on that

  • @MrAl1903
    @MrAl1903 ปีที่แล้ว

    good information thanks

  • @derekdavis6508
    @derekdavis6508 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Swallow yachts bay cruiser, suckers are pricey though 26ft 120k made somewhere in Europe.

  • @svechappe6075
    @svechappe6075 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I may have missed it, but this doesn't seem to address what one is required to do regarding "re-flagging" the boat once you purchase it. Presumably the boat was flagged under the previous owner's country of origin, wherever that may be. Unless you keep it flagged in that country, and I'm not sure if you are always allowed to if you are not a citizen of that country, you will have to flag it in your country, U.S. or Canada for purposes of this audience. I think that would immediately trigger duty having to be paid unless the boat is already under the purchaser's country of registration. It doesn't seem that you can simply buy a foreign flagged boat in Grenada and only have to renew a cruising permit.

  • @SirCharles12357
    @SirCharles12357 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Red . . . I mean blue." - - "Aaaauuuggggghhh"

  • @johndunne777
    @johndunne777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info

  • @matthiashampel1442
    @matthiashampel1442 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done

  • @Jim-jh9bd
    @Jim-jh9bd ปีที่แล้ว

    Sound advice thanks . Looking at buying in the us , I am Canadian . Any rules there ( maybe do a show if you have not already

  • @TEKDIVES
    @TEKDIVES ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite colors are black and dark gray and red and orange. I really want to get a steel boat that I can single hand all over the world, including the arctic but is big enough for me to put a proper office with a big gaming monitor and editing station and have a super comfy berth and a bathroom with a tub. A woman can dream...

  • @mjpinner
    @mjpinner 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it the same for power boats? I’m not much of a sailboat guy but am interested in cruising/ living on maybe a 40ft SeaRay or similar.

  • @brucecalmes5031
    @brucecalmes5031 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and Channel! just curious if the same thing goes for Greece, Croatia, Italy and the other Mediterranean countries? My wife and I are beginning our search for a 40'-50' to spend some of our retirement on, and the availability of boats and prices seem so much better there. Any thoughts?

  • @mikelind2762
    @mikelind2762 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much is a cruising permit in Grenada? When you say import to Grenada and just pay 35%,...of what? Sale price? Appraised Value? estimated value? Can give a real world example?

  • @carrierserena
    @carrierserena ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So where can you find a list of these “Cheaper” boats

  • @peterehoward
    @peterehoward ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to know what you think about a pilot house boat for cruising, as opposed to, say, a centre cockpit. My parents lived on a Fisher 34 for years, which sailed like a brick but was extraordinarily comfortable. I once toured a Hans Christian 44 pilot house which made me go weak at the knees from first sight. Would love to know what cruisers think of these.
    Pete H

  • @tomlambert1833
    @tomlambert1833 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fortunately we got a deal on our Catalina 380 on the west coast, and yes it was surveyed by a buddy of the broker and yes we were totally lucky that things weren't too bad to deal with.
    Here in Gibsons BC😊

    • @Cacheola
      @Cacheola ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Howdy from Fanny Bay

    • @tomlambert1833
      @tomlambert1833 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Cacheola howdy

  • @johnmiglautsch4587
    @johnmiglautsch4587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Purple - fav color

  • @jamesgraham6122
    @jamesgraham6122 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gets way more expensive if you have to visit several boats over several months before finding what you want... by which time you may discover you no longer have the funds to purchase :

  • @saltlessshakedowns4999
    @saltlessshakedowns4999 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video!

  • @jamesgordon2289
    @jamesgordon2289 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun video thanks. Can I ask, how much cheaper are boats in Florida say anywhere on the west coast? just roughly (percentage). Thanks

  • @johnkoch3474
    @johnkoch3474 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fav color is blue

  • @sheerluckholmes5468
    @sheerluckholmes5468 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the cost difference between a cruising permit and being parked on the hard?

  • @10lauset
    @10lauset ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers.

  • @JamesThomas-hd4me
    @JamesThomas-hd4me ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t pick my favorite island as they are all great in their own ways. You want to shore dive? Bonaire. You want gin clear water? Long Island Bahamas. You want laid back, small island life? Utila (or really small…Cayos Cochinos) The Beaches in the Virgin Islands are all great. Drift diving your thing? Cozumel is the place to be.

    • @patrickjames1080
      @patrickjames1080 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's my new favorite color "Gin Clear Water"

  • @johnnybarbar7435
    @johnnybarbar7435 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    They require deposit into escrow because they got tired of keel kickers and waterline lickers wasting 95% of their time. ( how did you like my nautical version of tire kickers and window lickers? LOL)

    • @alred6568
      @alred6568 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Most brokers are worthless. They take a big commission for little work. In any profession, there is no wasting time for any potential customer. Brokers who feel customers are wasting the time, they can kiss my rear because I do not take crap from them. Their job is to show boats. If they are professionals, they know how the business work.

  • @basilroland
    @basilroland ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Could you make the same video but on mexico ?

    • @alred6568
      @alred6568 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Almost the same as Granada but very expensive boatyard fees. Some boatyards do not allow individuals to work on their own boat. Only management approved company workers can do repair on your boat. For a take-out or splash, you're looking about $650 each. Very expensive for being a Third World country. Sad, I do not take or go to Mexico anymore due to the price gouging they do there. However, there are many documentation about the Mexican business model on the net. By the way, I speak Spanish like a native. That does not help at all, they are an equal opportunity aprovechados.

  • @keepyourbilsteins
    @keepyourbilsteins ปีที่แล้ว

    Hobie 16 & orange!

  • @jmsask
    @jmsask ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Are there any countries that don’t have a tax on boats when you register them?

    • @kenmcclow8963
      @kenmcclow8963 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hawaii might be a good place because people have outfitted the boat, and decided they didn’t like blue water sailing. I think some places in the Sea of Cortez particularly the city at the north end that is a three hour drive from Tucson. I can’t remember the name but a lot of boats haul out there for hurricane season rather than bash back north to San Diego, or sail over to Hawaii or elsewhere

    • @jmsask
      @jmsask ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kenmcclow8963 what does any of this have to do with my question?

    • @d-rot
      @d-rot ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@kenmcclow8963Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco

  • @PyeGuySailing
    @PyeGuySailing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sound like you have a way to cruise full time in the carribbean 🤔😉

  • @pieter6139
    @pieter6139 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the process / red tape similar for boats listed in Dominican Republic.

    • @alred6568
      @alred6568 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do not buy in the DR.

  • @johnhewett2525
    @johnhewett2525 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the cost of the permit v cost of being on the hard?

  • @martymerkler5472
    @martymerkler5472 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a Bristol 41 at our Marina. That would be a great cruiser for coastal GA, USA.

  • @Chris-zo5ze
    @Chris-zo5ze ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With broker fees being what they are, is there still meat on the bone to sail boats back to the US?

    • @Morrisfactor
      @Morrisfactor ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Add in the repairs almost certainly required to make sure the vessel arrives safely in Florida - and there would not be much meat left on the bones....one would have to be very careful, very good, and very lucky.

  • @bruceklein9008
    @bruceklein9008 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that 35% of the boat's price?

  • @donlindell1994
    @donlindell1994 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beneteau 473 or something like an old Morgan with a cutter rig, those are my dreams, but my wallet says Highfield… Bwahahahaha.