US citizen want to buy boat in Canada. What do I need to k..

External Since: May 31, 2007 Posts: 2

We think we've found a boat that we want to purchase in Canada. Are
there any forms, fees, red tape that we need to know about before we
purchase. And should I be calling the Canadian border people for info
or the US???? Thanks!

Hubby has fallen in love with the boat and wants to run out & get it!

Sandy

External Since: Jan 31, 2004 Posts: 91

On Thu, 31 May 2007 22:34:27 -0700, sandy <fossilnut.RemoveThis@isp.com> wrote:

>We think we've found a boat that we want to purchase in Canada. Are
>there any forms, fees, red tape that we need to know about before we
>purchase. And should I be calling the Canadian border people for info
>or the US???? Thanks!
>
>Hubby has fallen in love with the boat and wants to run out & get it!
>
>Sandy

You will have to deal with US Customs and state vessel registration
departments - don't think the Canadian authorities will care (but I've
never done this (either way)).

I suggest you also ask in rec.boats.cruising or related groups, where
you are more likely to find an American who has bought a Canadian
boat.

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