Buying a second hand yacht in the USA to export

Created by doina. Last modified on 2008-04-30 14:25:38
Topic: Cruising Information
Countries: USA

Hi, can you tell me what the USA customs requirements are for buying and exporting a second hand yacht from California to Australia. After purchase, we understand that we have 3 months to carry out repairs/upgrades, then the yacht must leave the US, to re-enter we must go to a foreign country ie Mexico, then return to the US (CA), at this point we are entitled to a 3 month visa and we can then apply for a 12 month cruising visa.

Is this correct as we have had conflicting and confusing advice? Hopefully someone out there can help.

Roger Ramsay - Australia, rogermrm@bigpond.com