shipping my boat to Europe

[shellback]

I'm thinking about shipping my trawler to Europe to tour the canals. I don't have a clue as to where to look for prices for the shipping costs or lines that can do the transport. Anyone?

[shellback]

I'm thinking about shipping my trawler to Europe to tour the canals. I don't have a clue as to where to look for prices for the shipping costs or lines that can do the transport. Anyone?

[shellback]

I'm thinking about shipping my trawler to Europe to tour the canals. I don't have a clue as to where to look for prices for the shipping costs or lines that can do the transport. Anyone?

[Ken Hutchins]

There is an outfit that specializes in boats, they had a freighter anchored in Narragansett bay last year. It is a floating dry dock, they lower the ship, move your boat in, cradle it and pump out the ship.

[Ken Hutchins]

There is an outfit that specializes in boats, they had a freighter anchored in Narragansett bay last year. It is a floating dry dock, they lower the ship, move your boat in, cradle it and pump out the ship.

[Ken Hutchins]

There is an outfit that specializes in boats, they had a freighter anchored in Narragansett bay last year. It is a floating dry dock, they lower the ship, move your boat in, cradle it and pump out the ship.

[Meerkat]

I read something awhile back (in the UK magazine "Watercraft"?) that boats staying longer than 90 days in the EU are subject to import duty!

Also, no more duty exemption for "vessel in transit" packages.

Give the wealth of small vessels in the UK, it might be better to buy/sell a vacation boat over there than to ship your trawler.

[Meerkat]

I read something awhile back (in the UK magazine "Watercraft"?) that boats staying longer than 90 days in the EU are subject to import duty!

Also, no more duty exemption for "vessel in transit" packages.

Give the wealth of small vessels in the UK, it might be better to buy/sell a vacation boat over there than to ship your trawler.

[Meerkat]

I read something awhile back (in the UK magazine "Watercraft"?) that boats staying longer than 90 days in the EU are subject to import duty!

Also, no more duty exemption for "vessel in transit" packages.

Give the wealth of small vessels in the UK, it might be better to buy/sell a vacation boat over there than to ship your trawler.

[Leon Steyns]

Googling on the terms "transatlantic yacht shipping" turned up about 22,000 items (under SafeSearch), with http://www.sevenstar.nl/ on top of the list (as Elmer nicely points out, it is a "Sponsowed Wink". smile.gif

Dockwise Shipping is an example that operates vessels like Ken mentioned above. There's a cool animation of the way these yacht carriers operate, see http://www.yacht-transport.com/index.php?sid=10.

Being biassed here: these are Dutch companies... redface.gif ;) tongue.gif

Greets, Leon Steyns.

[ 06-28-2005, 06:13 PM: Message edited by: Leon Steyns ]

[Leon Steyns]

Googling on the terms "transatlantic yacht shipping" turned up about 22,000 items (under SafeSearch), with http://www.sevenstar.nl/ on top of the list (as Elmer nicely points out, it is a "Sponsowed Wink". smile.gif

Dockwise Shipping is an example that operates vessels like Ken mentioned above. There's a cool animation of the way these yacht carriers operate, see http://www.yacht-transport.com/index.php?sid=10.

Being biassed here: these are Dutch companies... redface.gif ;) tongue.gif

Greets, Leon Steyns.

[ 06-28-2005, 06:13 PM: Message edited by: Leon Steyns ]

[Leon Steyns]

Googling on the terms "transatlantic yacht shipping" turned up about 22,000 items (under SafeSearch), with http://www.sevenstar.nl/ on top of the list (as Elmer nicely points out, it is a "Sponsowed Wink". smile.gif

Dockwise Shipping is an example that operates vessels like Ken mentioned above. There's a cool animation of the way these yacht carriers operate, see http://www.yacht-transport.com/index.php?sid=10.

Being biassed here: these are Dutch companies... redface.gif ;) tongue.gif

Greets, Leon Steyns.

[ 06-28-2005, 06:13 PM: Message edited by: Leon Steyns ]

[PatCassidy]

Check out "Dock Express"

[PatCassidy]

Check out "Dock Express"

[PatCassidy]

Check out "Dock Express"

[Andrew S/Y Rocquette]

On the point re limited time in the EU without paying a swingeing import duty/VAT, have a look at the UK Customs site: H MCE site (http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageImport_Home)

Can't get the direct link to work - search the site for "Sailing your pleasure craft to and from the United Kingdom" which should bring up the relevant document.

18 months as a temporary import is the limit (I understand) before paying VAT. These rules are fairly EU standard, but there may be minor variation in various EU member states' interpretations. Think they've also extended the period you must be outside the EU before another period starts, to stop people making a 1-day return trip outwith the EU to reset the clock...

Only other thing is boats are generally cheaper in the US than here, in my experience, so the idea of buying temporarily may not be so attractive. However, if you're interested in looking into this, the following website will give you a guide for prices for UK boats suitable for canal cruising: narrowboats (http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/listings.phtml)

Personally I'd be muchly tempted by this one (http://www.gwmarineschool.co.uk/boatsales.htm) even if she is steel and a stinkboat!

[ 06-30-2005, 12:09 PM: Message edited by: Andrew S/Y Rocquette ]

[Andrew S/Y Rocquette]

On the point re limited time in the EU without paying a swingeing import duty/VAT, have a look at the UK Customs site: H MCE site (http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageImport_Home)

Can't get the direct link to work - search the site for "Sailing your pleasure craft to and from the United Kingdom" which should bring up the relevant document.

18 months as a temporary import is the limit (I understand) before paying VAT. These rules are fairly EU standard, but there may be minor variation in various EU member states' interpretations. Think they've also extended the period you must be outside the EU before another period starts, to stop people making a 1-day return trip outwith the EU to reset the clock...

Only other thing is boats are generally cheaper in the US than here, in my experience, so the idea of buying temporarily may not be so attractive. However, if you're interested in looking into this, the following website will give you a guide for prices for UK boats suitable for canal cruising: narrowboats (http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/listings.phtml)

Personally I'd be muchly tempted by this one (http://www.gwmarineschool.co.uk/boatsales.htm) even if she is steel and a stinkboat!

[ 06-30-2005, 12:09 PM: Message edited by: Andrew S/Y Rocquette ]

[Andrew S/Y Rocquette]

On the point re limited time in the EU without paying a swingeing import duty/VAT, have a look at the UK Customs site: H MCE site (http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageImport_Home)

Can't get the direct link to work - search the site for "Sailing your pleasure craft to and from the United Kingdom" which should bring up the relevant document.

18 months as a temporary import is the limit (I understand) before paying VAT. These rules are fairly EU standard, but there may be minor variation in various EU member states' interpretations. Think they've also extended the period you must be outside the EU before another period starts, to stop people making a 1-day return trip outwith the EU to reset the clock...

Only other thing is boats are generally cheaper in the US than here, in my experience, so the idea of buying temporarily may not be so attractive. However, if you're interested in looking into this, the following website will give you a guide for prices for UK boats suitable for canal cruising: narrowboats (http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/listings.phtml)

Personally I'd be muchly tempted by this one (http://www.gwmarineschool.co.uk/boatsales.htm) even if she is steel and a stinkboat!

[ 06-30-2005, 12:09 PM: Message edited by: Andrew S/Y Rocquette ]

[Andrew S/Y Rocquette]

p.s. this site details UK rivers and canals - often narrower and shallower than the Continental ones, due to the UK industrial requirements during the Industrial Revolution, which led to the development of narrowboats.

UK Waterways map (http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/jim.shead/Inland-Waterways-of-England.html) Might be of use with understanding whether your trawler is suitable for various canals and waterways. Repeat - UK generally narrower and shallower than Europe!

[Andrew S/Y Rocquette]

p.s. this site details UK rivers and canals - often narrower and shallower than the Continental ones, due to the UK industrial requirements during the Industrial Revolution, which led to the development of narrowboats.

UK Waterways map (http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/jim.shead/Inland-Waterways-of-England.html) Might be of use with understanding whether your trawler is suitable for various canals and waterways. Repeat - UK generally narrower and shallower than Europe!

[Andrew S/Y Rocquette]

p.s. this site details UK rivers and canals - often narrower and shallower than the Continental ones, due to the UK industrial requirements during the Industrial Revolution, which led to the development of narrowboats.

UK Waterways map (http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/jim.shead/Inland-Waterways-of-England.html) Might be of use with understanding whether your trawler is suitable for various canals and waterways. Repeat - UK generally narrower and shallower than Europe!