Importing a RIB

mhill · 07 March 2022, 15:57

So the boat I had order is looking to be significantly delayed, so im looking around again.

I have found something bigger with more HP along with being more capable and a slightly more favourable layout too. Down side is it would likely be October / November and its in France.

Where do I stand on bringing back? Whats required in the way of papers and at what costs?

An advice gratefully received.

beamishken · 07 March 2022, 21:51

It seems like your struggling to buy a boat to suit without a substantial wait can I ask are you looking for something very specific which is making it hard to find?
20% vat to add to cost from europe into uk

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Blankton · 07 March 2022, 21:56

Would anyone know if you just sailed it back from France?

mhill · 07 March 2022, 22:03

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Originally Posted by beamishken

It seems like your struggling to buy a boat to suit without a substantial wait can I ask are you looking for something very specific which is making it hard to find?
20% vat to add to cost from europe into uk

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Looking at Highfield Patrols, have first din option / reservation on a 660 with Honda 200 but arrival is unknown.
For less money, I can have a French Patrol 760 with a 300hp Suzuki.

Limecc · 07 March 2022, 22:35

Informative read:
If importing boat from EU on back of lorry? What happens about VAT?

A1an · 07 March 2022, 22:50

The VAT on a boat of that price is a large sum.

I’d risk it for a biscuit.

Blankton · 07 March 2022, 23:08

I suppose you could have a friend bring the trailer back and pay the duties on that, then drag you out of the water at the Dover side. Seems like a fair comprise with the tax man!

beamishken · 07 March 2022, 23:23

Sneaking a boat in under the vat radar seems great on paper until a few years down the line you try to sell it & the first thing broker or buyer asks is for proof of vat status.
Id have thought there would be equivalent or better boats around in the uk if your prepared to shop about. I certainly wouldnt commit to buying a boat at the end of this season when the likelyhood is something suitable will probably turn up here before then

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Poly · 08 March 2022, 15:24

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Originally Posted by Blankton

I suppose you could have a friend bring the trailer back and pay the duties on that, then drag you out of the water at the Dover side. Seems like a fair comprise with the tax man!

Several years ago Nautibouy of this parish and Andre brought a boat back from Parker in Poland via France. They did it all legally and above board, but still had a welcoming committee from Customs. Given the increased scrutiny on inflatable boats crossing the channel since then I wouldn’t be at all surprised if you got attention.

fastasfox · 08 March 2022, 15:52

The problem as explained to me by a rep at the boatlife show is home markets have grown due to covid and they can't keep up.....and don't even think about a European built rib as again explained by people in the know...most RIB's are built in the Ukraine and they we're struggling before Putin went full on Bell end at them. The Grand sales man said i would love to sell you a boat but he can't because it hadn't got one to sell....maybe stick with your order.

HDAV · 09 March 2022, 00:10

What’s the deal these days now we are out of the EU and the trump tax levied by the EU on marine leisure craft coming from the US? Importing from the US a more viable option? As for importing from france how confident are you they will A meet the delivery date and B price won’t change between now and then? Also if being exported can’t you not pay the French vat and only pay the U.K. vat? As they are both 20% the cost is the same?

Orwell boy · 09 March 2022, 23:32

Are all uk options exhausted ??.........i have 4 month old quotes from ribcraft 585 (boat only),ribquest 6.0m with merc 150 and i cant remember whether cobra have put all their 6m and below moulds away or if its 6.5m ,however i like highfield patrol too but i am not sure its at the right money anymore ?
just my thoughts ,happy to share prices as quoted if interested pm me .

Orwell boy · 10 March 2022, 10:57

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Originally Posted by Orwell boy

Are all uk options exhausted ??.........i have 4 month old quotes from ribcraft 585 (boat only),ribquest 6.0m with merc 150 and i cant remember whether cobra have put all their 6m and below moulds away or if its 6.5m ,however i like highfield patrol too but i am not sure its at the right money anymore ?
just my thoughts ,happy to share prices as quoted if interested pm me .

Sorry mistake Cobra should read Osprey