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Thanks for the info BoatPoker; Kind of what I had found out but info was in many pieces. The customs duties are still an unknown as they seem very open for interpretation with the "may be" and "could be" or "possibly be" as part of the info. Prior to me placing a bid on any boat I would like...

Thanks DDW; I believe my circumstances are a little different but still you raised some insight. In my case the boat will be purchased by an American and imported to Canada (Ontario) as its permanent home. I will be travelling back to the US for 6 months; Nov through April then back to Canada...

Could someone respond/answer the following scenario. I've a dual citizenship; Canada and USA and looking to split my time living in a condo southern US and on a boat Canadian side of the Great Lakes. Here is the questions/scenarios I will purchase a used motor yacht in the US then sail it to...

Yes; the 52' in Arkansas is one on my radar and the 46' in AL as well. The 46' will be more economical but giving up 6' in length and over 1' in beam is a lot of lost area. I would expect less than 200 hrs per year running time so economy is not at the top of the list. Only 2 of us will be full...

Thanks again Rogerh; I've a few more questions for you? How often do you bottom paint your, assumed salt water boat? My plans would have me in the fresh waters of the Great Lakes with seasonal hauling out of the boat for winter. Hoping to get 2 - 3 years out of a bottom paint job. Does your...

Thanks for the offer Rogerh; Unfortunately the boat I'm looking at is a long way away from Niceville FL. I do have a few questions for you if you would be so kind as to answer. Have you noticed blistering issues? If so are they superficial and a simple fix? Are the engine rooms roomy and...

Good Day Rogerh; I'm seriously looking at a 1990 52' Marquessa as my 1st live-a-board vessel and would like some back ground info on their build quality. From an interior lay-out and fit detailed wood work I believe them impeccable but looking for mechanical, hull and fiberglass details. I've...

Hello Comodave; Unfortunately Jefferson has stopped making boats as of Feb 2012; bankrupt, so getting info from them is not possible. Was hoping someone on the Trawler Forum would have some reference material.

I'm new to 46"+ twin screw boat and am really interested in Jefferson's in the 46 to 52" range. Being a little anal (engineering background) I've been proceeding with my "due diligence" to research all aspects of these Jefferson's. I appreciate their layout; attention to finishing details with...

Hi Mike Lowthian; Thanks for this great info albeit my situation is a little different. I've a dual citizenship; Canada and US, my plan is to buy and register a boat in the US then sail and dock the boat on Lake Erie's north shore as a summer residence, with the goal to avoid the 13% Ontario...

Thanks Stan; That's good to know. It's criminal what banks charge for foreign transactions both coming and going.

Taxes and Registration Good day Twistedtree; Did some further research. Sales tax applies on new and used boats sold by a dealer in Arkansas. There is no sales tax on casual sales between individuals. Arkansas Boat Registration | MarineTitle.com It would also seem that I can register the boat...

Taxes and Registration Thanks for the info TwistedTree; this makes things much less intrusive. The boats I'm looking at are in Arkansas and Alabama whereas I live in Arizona. Do I have the option of paying tax and registration in either the state of residence or the state of purchase?

What would the tax and registration implications be for a live aboard trawler boat bought in the US by a US citizen who takes the boat to Canada for summer usage. The boat would spend most of it's time in Canadian waters (Great Lakes) year round.

Radar arch pivot Thanks for the info Foxtrot Charlie. I've pictures of the arch and it would seem that there is a hinge or a least a bolt plate there but cannot confirm. The owner is not sure either. The boat is a long way from me so would like to know prior to flying to the marina . Tried to...

I will soon be buying a trawler with a fly bridge and radar arch; the issue is I would need the bridge height to be below 19' so as to pass the Chicago bridge into Lake Michigan. Most all are over the 19' at the radar arch. My question is what would it take to convert a solid mount Radar Arch to...

Seriously looking a 2 very similar boats with the biggest variant being the power plants; 1 has twin Perkins TV.8.540's and the other with twin CAT's 3208 TA's. Similar hp and hours as well as age. Any thoughts on preference? We would use the boat as a live aboard, cruise the Great Lakes with a...

Although I've spent years crusin the great lakes I've never done so in a trawler. Approaching my retirement years I've been searching for "the trawler of my dreams" (and budget) for awhile. Now seriously looking at Grand Banks in the 48 to 55 ft range. Looking for the pros and cons of their...