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Hey guys
I am looking at bringing a boat in from South Africa for two reasons, firstly because the specific design I am after is not available here and secondly it will cost about a third of something similar here.
This is the one specifically I am looking at: Mallards 4.8m Cobra Cat - Koffiefontein - Boats - Aviation
My questions for you guys are has anyone on here done it and what are the pitfalls? Thinking customs, MAF and GST implications?
Any advice is appreciated!
Cheers!
As a matter of interest what would a boat like that cost in SA ? $nz
Around $8k for that one directly converted!
You don't get nothing in a boat for under 15 k really . Especially twin Yamahas ! . Hard to say how much it be worth as nothing much in twin hull out there .
If you can't fit something in a standard container shape then expect it to cost far more than you think.
Yep, should go in a 20ft container no worries.
That's a good point , how wide is a shipping container ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Barefoot
2.44m wide, no issue there.
Well in that case probably all you will need is a cert from the SA end saying its been cleaned and fumigated and then budget to have to do exactly the same again at this end.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spudattack
Sweet, I assume th GST would be 15% of value? So hopefully on purchase price?
Cheers or the help. :)
Just need to fill the rest of container with something else that you can flick on and pay for the shipping ? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Spudattack
I'll have a wild dog pup Spud ;) would freak a few people out when he comes walkies :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Munsey
Like another boat? Haha!
is it coming in with its own Trailer? my Boss got one in from Florida and the only issue he had was the trailer with NZTA boat wise he would do it again but get a trailer here he reckons.
Was it a licencing issue?
Yeah it would come on the trailer as it is designed for loading the boat off the beach rather than off a slipway or out the water which is the reason for getting it as the Whananaki estuary is a pain in the arse to try and get up and down even at high tide, just gonna slide it up the beach and load from there!
From what he was telling me it was to do with the trailer specs not being legal in regaurds to the draw bar and coupling ratings,but that was for a trailer from the states Sth Africa could be more similar to us I couldn't say.
What was the issue?Quote:
Originally Posted by Neckshot
Your grandma can/could build and weld her own trailer to her own design and get it warranted.
Ah cheers, good to know, will have to have a look when its here, my brother-in-law builds trailers so we should be able to sort it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Neckshot
Wrong rating. He sorted it but was am extra cost he didn't expect I stopped listining to his winging when he told me he got a deal for 100knz:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
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I'm dealing with a guy with a freighting business at present. He arranges importing fifth wheelers from the states and has just brought a large boat for himself. Can get you details if you want. PM me your email, no harm in chatting to him?
Don't do it. from one boat owner to another, dig a hole and burn your money in it you will at least get the heat off it!!!!!
:)
On a far more serious note actually looks like a good boat and price is pretty good two. But have two outboards to service, not sure about that................................ one is enough for me
You'll pay GST on the value of the consignment including shipping costs as well as any duty on items attracting it and a fee for MAF handling and a Customs clearance fee. Possibly others. Probably still worth importing.
Cheers guys, looks like it is still the go, nothing that can't be overcome fairly easily! Cheers!
We import from SA occasionally and work on the exchange rate of 5.5Rand per dollar = $13,090
Prepare to lose your money if the motors or hull is fukd
Rand is sitting at almost R9 to the dollar and climbing! Fortunately my father who is a mechanical engineer will inspect for me prior to purchase. :)
What do you guys import from there?