If you do not take the time to read the article in a nut shell it sites examples of throttle locks to complete explosions. Just because an item has CE or UL markings (or whatever your country’s safety certifications are) does not necessarily make them safe.

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All American imports is looking for YOU! If you live outside the united states and would like to make some money by importing Harleys, we are the company for you. Since 2006 All American Imports has been helping customers make big $$ by taking advantage of the US dollar and importing Harleys. We buy bank repossesions below wholesale, block and brace and export to Europe.

Well offer several ways to import Harleys from All American Imports:

Buy New: You can let All American Imports know exactly what model Motorcycles you are looking to import and we will broker a deal with the manufacturer.

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]]> http://americanimports.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/importing-harleys-from-the-usa/feed/ 0 allaminc http://americanimports.wordpress.com/2008/09/11/greatest-boat-import-article/ http://americanimports.wordpress.com/2008/09/11/greatest-boat-import-article/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:30:12 +0000 All American Imports http://americanimports.wordpress.com/?p=42 ]]> This is one of the best articles on European boat imports I have read to date. It comes from michaelbriant.com who needs a good web designer, bit the content is great.

I edited a little bit as google seems to hate duplicate content.

In order to import the boat from the USA or elsewhere, you will need to pay the  VAT on the ‘current’ value of the boat, and it will have to be CE marked.

This is not as big a task as one may think.

I get the feeling it is not a “do it yourself” job but you probably need to go to a specialist company and there are several on the internet – the one I contacted for information is: CEproof.com

I found them really helpful and clearly have a lot of experience…

I asked for some ball park figures.

1) An American sports boat would probably cost around £1,500 to CE Mark. That is assuming it is around 10 years old or less and from one of the popular manufacturers. They are harder to find in diesel versions because the cost of petrol is so low in the States.

2) An American yacht around 45ft LOA about 20 years old..  Cost of this to CE mark is around £3,500 to £6,000. The cost would depend on if another similar model has ever been CE marked. If plans and or line drawings are available. (If not the ‘proofing’ company has to draw them up for the marking.)  finding a copy of the original plans and line drawings will result in a substantial savings.

Part of the cost is just how many systems there are in the boat. You do not want a boat where the owner has re-made or added to the wiring himself. If it has been manufactured or modified by professionals it will almost certainly be to a higher standard than the EU requirements. If not the ‘proofing’ company has to draw them up for the marking.

The engine is a potential problem. If it is less than 10 years old and not a Perkins/Volvo then it is almost certainly OK – in fact you can give the make and model of the engine, of the boat you are considering buying, to the proofing company, who can look up in their data base to see if it is on the list of approved engines.

If it is not on the list and needs ‘testing’ to confirm its emissions standard, it need not be lifted out. It can have a hole drilled in the manifold and its emissions tested via that. Generally speaking American engines are built to higher emission standards than European… Yanmar and similar are nearly always good news.

If the engine fails the test (worst case scenario) then you would need to take it out and replace it with a new one or a 2^nd hand approved one.. There is nothing to stop you ‘selling on’ the old engine which might be a bargain for someone… I did a little ‘shopping’ for new engines for a 45 ft boat – probably around £10,000….

The CE exercise will take around one week from beginning to end.

So the costs associated with bringing a boat into the UK or any EU country are these on say a 45 ft sailing boat purchased for around £70,000 in the USA..

So in the worst case the cost of purchasing the £70,000 has risen by

£34,250 to £104,250 but with a brand new motor and 100% legal.

When the exchange rate of dollars to pounds is better than 2 for 1 – I think even the worst case scenario will probably still be a good savings over the same boat purchased in European waters but everybody can do their own sums.

Dockwise collect boats from near Atlanta. The cost of living and taxes in Georgia are low. In addition Atlantans have access to muliple east coast ports which keep freigh costs down. The last good thing is if need be Florida is only a skip and a jump away. Boats and boaters are big in the home of Disney. Deliver the boats to Cherbourg, La Rochelle and the Mediterranean – the cost varies slightly and of course most power boats can go into a container so the cost is greatly reduced.

Now, I would like to add that our company specializes in the boat purchase on the other side of the pond (the US). I could go into a long diatribe about how we are the best etc. However I think our website content which clearly explains what we do and whom we choose to do business with will navagite you through the appropriate content which would be applicable to you. Please give us a visit at: www.allamericanimports.com

The last thing I insist you take with you is to GET REFERALLS! My comany will provide them and so should others. NO REFERALLS = NO BUSINESS. Do not give any US company even so much as a deposit without getting that referral first.

I hope this article has helped.

Thanks,

Mark

All American Imports can help you import jet skis, import boats, import quads, and much much more. Please take a moment to visit our official website here: www.allamericanimports.com

The company focuses on mainly the recreational powersports marketplace, either purchasing products that are repossessions from banks specifically for a customer or taking the same repossessions into the company’s inventory and selling it at a later time. AAI will buy repair and resell the following items:

1. Motorcycles

2. Boats

3. All Terrain Vehicles

4. Jet Skis

The company also has the ability to purchase new custom chopper style motorcycles from Alfredo Carlini. One of the top custom fabricators in the United States.

All American Imports considers itself to be the top Recreational Powersports Broker.

Overseas importers hire All American Imports to shop the marketplace for the best possible price and quality for a particular item. Once such items are found All American Importswill report the condition and price to the client. If both terms are met All American Imports will provide the following services on each product:

1. Repair All American Imports will make minor to major repairs on any of the mechanics upon purchase for the client.

2. Recondition The company will repair minor scrapes, dents etc. and completely detail each product before being loaded on its container.

3. Block and Brace Each item must be securely prepared for its trip across seas. The company will prepare most items with a secure wood exoskeleton to ensure there is no damage on its journey.

4. Logistics The company will provide the most reliable and inexpensive international shipping rates to the client. All American Imports handles booking, pickup, and loading of each container.

5. Insurance AAEI will arrange a temporary insurance policy to guarantee valuables if lost or damaged, will be reimbursed financially.