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#1 2022-08-05 22:00:35
- Simon_Dewing
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- From: Torquay / Texas
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Boat Shippers USA-UK
Does anyone have contacts that they can share, or experience of shipping a boat from USA (Texas) to UK (Southampton?)?
I currently live in Texas but am in process of retiring back to the UK.
I have a Victoria 30 (Tom Morris acted as agent in the 1980's and sold several, including mine new).
I have spent a huge amount of time and effort bringing her back to near new condition and would like to get her back to use in retirement.
She is currently sitting on a trailer under cover at my property near(ish) to Houston.
RCD is a non issue as she was UK built in 1983/4.
VAT is likewise I understand a non issue for a returning citizen.
My original plan to sail her back has been firmly rejected by 'the boss'
We now have an available mooring in Torquay so I need to get her back in the next few months.
I have tried several companies which come up in a google searches but am struggling to identify the competent from the incompetent.
The indicative quotes that have been thrown out by these seem to be random and more akin to telephone numbers.
I have considered selling her and buying another back at home but given the amount of work I have in this one that would be a difficult decision.
Would like to get sane quotes from reputable companies so I can make a rational choice.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Many Thanks
Simon
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#2 2022-08-06 11:17:09
- Bill_Robinson
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- From: Langkawi, Malaysia
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Re: Boat Shippers USA-UK
Why not consider using a delivery skipper and crew?
I am a professional delivery skipper, and my charges are usually less than 50% of the cost of shipping a yacht. There are risks of course, and wear and tear, to consider, but many owners say that their boats arrive in better condition than they left.
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#3 2022-08-11 10:14:03
- Reginald_Beresford-Lambert
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Re: Boat Shippers USA-UK
There is a chap on U.Tube who spent some time last year investigating the problem of sending a yacht from UK to us
Well worth a watch.
Sailing gently
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#4 2022-08-11 13:01:16
- Reginald_Beresford-Lambert
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