Some of the brand new 04/05 speed boats in the US are quoted @ 2/3 of HK's price. It is very tempting. Can some experts please advise what are the downside and risks involved.
Thanks
perhaps I have not made it too clear.
There are obvious advantages in $ by importing US boats. But there could be -costs on shipping insurance, no local dealer's warranty and damage problem.
Could some experts give some views please
you can see this thread http://pub44.bravenet.com/forum/3728984891/show/646646
for more detail.
P.S. total costing is needed to evaluate before going to import a boat and buy from the local dealer. Of course you can buy a boat in more money that is only one special. Ask exprience local dealer is more advantage since consultation is free in HK.
Just drop-by, may I leave my comments of importing boats from overseas:
Positive: (1) the model you choose may be unique and more advanced, your yacht is different from others,
(2) Mostly the hull condition is rather better than the local boats,
(3) Most of the yachts are fully loaded and equipped,
(4) If you are lucky you will get a yacht ready to use, ie, starting cost is less.
Negative: (a) You MUST have a black and write confirmation of the sea freight from the forwarder, freight/delivery charge can kill you (almost same as the price of the yacht),
(b)Don't expect the yacht has wheels to load itself into the vessel, you must ask the loading charge in and out (line-in/out)of the vessel. You will get surprised if you don't.
(c) Must take picture of the yacht and drop down all the equipments come along. Get insuranced. Think about the crews in the vessel have couple of weeks to look after your poor yacht, all the valuables and useful tools may have gone upon your receive,
(d) Have someone to test the yacht before purchase/shipment to make sure all hardwares functioning well, you may hard to find replacement parts here in HK
(e) If you bring yacht from USA/Japan you need to consider changing the on-board generator to 220V, remember all the equipments are running in 110V AC
Hope my information is useful for your consideration. HAPPY BOATING......