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shipping a boat internationally from C.R. to U.S.?
Posted on 7/30/25 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 7/30/25 at 1:57 pm
Any of you fellas ever shipped a boat internationally? I've googled some companies and not getting much response from emailing them. Looking to ship bay boat back from Costa Rica to U.S.
This post was edited on 7/31/25 at 11:05 am
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Posted on 7/30/25 at 2:11 pm to TopWaterTiger
Hire Capt Ron and take a trip.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 2:49 pm to wickowick
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Capt Ron
Great Movie.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 5:01 pm to TopWaterTiger
More than it’s worth 
2005 it cost a guy I know $100,000 for the cradle and shipping of his 60 Viking to CR.
You can probably do it for $350.
Guess you’re getting one of his kenners back if you pay the freight??
2005 it cost a guy I know $100,000 for the cradle and shipping of his 60 Viking to CR.
You can probably do it for $350.
Guess you’re getting one of his kenners back if you pay the freight??
Posted on 7/31/25 at 7:52 am to TopWaterTiger
I’m curious to know why you’d want to do it?
ETA: I’d also add from Costa Rica to US in the title it may help get some hits.
Can you put it on a trailer in CR? On a trailer I’d think you could possibly get someone to drive it on a truck? Still seems pricey
ETA: I’d also add from Costa Rica to US in the title it may help get some hits.
Can you put it on a trailer in CR? On a trailer I’d think you could possibly get someone to drive it on a truck? Still seems pricey
This post was edited on 7/31/25 at 7:54 am
Posted on 7/31/25 at 8:37 am to TopWaterTiger
Have you looked into US based Freight Forwarders that do a lot of business in Costa Rica.
Being a bay boat it should not be to far out of gauge. Should be able to ship on a container vessel as break bulk cargo. Vessel line should be able to load it onto a flat rack and block and brace it for the transit over. I would expect something close to 10-15k for a shipment like this. Because of the numbers of times the cargo will have to be touched.
Being a bay boat it should not be to far out of gauge. Should be able to ship on a container vessel as break bulk cargo. Vessel line should be able to load it onto a flat rack and block and brace it for the transit over. I would expect something close to 10-15k for a shipment like this. Because of the numbers of times the cargo will have to be touched.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 8:51 am to TopWaterTiger
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Any of you fellas ever shipped a boat internationally? I've googled some companies and not getting much response from emailing them. Looking to ship bay boat back from Costa Rica to U.S.
Unless it has some serious sentimental value it probably ain't worth the cost. I know a guy who shipped a bay boat to and from GTMO that was worth about $10K and it cost him $10K to ship it and that was a reduced rate because the shipper was under contract as the only company allowed in GTMO. It was also a pain in the arse....boat had to be PRISTINE clean....NO oil or gas residue....NO liquids of any kind and had to be pressure watched completely clean and then it had to fit inside a container and that meant removing the axles, wheels, steps and bumpers from the trailer and getting the boat, engine and trailer in and out of the trailer without the wheels.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 11:12 am to baldona
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I’m curious to know why you’d want to do it?
Good boat, decent deal, can't get anything similar for the price here in U.S.
27' (E&D) Conch center console boat, 2nd driving station, twin engines, on trailer,
Too tall w 2nd station to fit inside container.
This post was edited on 7/31/25 at 11:20 am
Posted on 7/31/25 at 12:08 pm to TopWaterTiger
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Good boat, decent deal, can't get anything similar for the price here in U.S.
27' (E&D) Conch center console boat, 2nd driving station, twin engines, on trailer,
Too tall w 2nd station to fit inside container.
Have you researched import/duty fees on this boat?
With import fees and required to be top-side shipped, that's going to be expensive. Might over-run that "decent deal" vibe.
Or you could just take a month or so and load it with a lot of extra fuel bladders -- captain it on up the coast and across the Gulf of America.
- Tortuego -> Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua: 240 miles
- Puerto Cabezas -> French Harbor, Roatan: 330 miles
- French Harbor - > Cozumel: 310 miles
- Cozumel -> Isla Mujeres: 65 miles
- Isla Mujeres -> Key West, FL 400 miles
If you really want to feel adventuress, break up the Isla Mujeres -> Key West leg with a stopover in Havana.
I mean hell, you're buying a boat in Costa Rica. What could possibly go wrong? Live a little.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 12:12 pm to Floating Change Up
Hire someone to tow it. I once knew a guy that towed a 31 foot CC from BR to Costa Rica. Just bring lots of spares, cash and watch out for the speed bumps in Mexico.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 12:31 pm to Floating Change Up
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Floating Change Up
Did you ever fix up a Cane Cutter boat? I was thinking about doing the same. How did it go for you?
Posted on 7/31/25 at 12:44 pm to Floating Change Up
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Or you could just take a month or so and load it with a lot of extra fuel bladders -- captain it on up the coast and across the Gulf of America.
Its on Pacific side of CR.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 1:22 pm to TopWaterTiger
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Its on Pacific side of CR.
That just adds a bit to the trip is all right?
I'm just spit balling, but how much of a PITA would it be to drive it back yourself?
I would assume the price is very good because of the limited amount of buyers available there that want the boat and the difficulty of getting it back to the USA.
Is it on a trailer?
This post was edited on 7/31/25 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 7/31/25 at 3:16 pm to ctiger69
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Did you ever fix up a Cane Cutter boat?
Not yet, haven't found the right one. Plus, too many other projects to finish first.
Still on the list though.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 3:18 pm to TopWaterTiger
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Its on Pacific side of CR.
1,400 miles across open water and you're worried about 160 miles over the road?
Come on, if that 74 year old dude can complete the Great Loop in a 16 foot jon boat solo, you can handle a short road trip followed by a tour of the Carribean.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 4:04 pm to Floating Change Up
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Not yet, haven't found the right one. Plus, too many other projects to finish first. Still on the list though.
I hear you. My dad is giving me his boat. It is a stick steer 72 Ouchatia Boat. I believe this boat company was in Little Rock. I will have to repower it with a reliable outboard and it is rated for a 75. Trailer needs a full restoration. I have been going through my mind on how I am going to fix everything many times. The live well has me stumped. It just has a drain plug you manually put in and goes straight down through the floor of the boat. I would like something similar to my current bass boat’s livewell system but not sure yet on how to do it. Before I fully dive into it I’m going to bring it in to have the transom and floor checked out.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 4:11 pm to ctiger69
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The live well has me stumped. It just has a drain plug you manually put in and goes straight down through the floor of the boat. I would like something similar to my current bass boat’s livewell system but not sure yet on how to do it. Before I fully dive into it I’m going to bring it in to have the transom and floor checked out.
Love those Ouachita stick boats. Please restore it and keep it.
YouTube is your friend -- if you're not worried about getting dirty, everything that needs to be done to that boat for restoration is possible with a thoughtful DIY approach.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 8:56 pm to TopWaterTiger
east coast/west coast????????
had my neighbor ship one from the west coast of costa rico. Transporter loaded, brought it through Panama and delivered to Miami. they then brought the boat to south texas by the Icw
had my neighbor ship one from the west coast of costa rico. Transporter loaded, brought it through Panama and delivered to Miami. they then brought the boat to south texas by the Icw
Posted on 8/1/25 at 12:10 pm to TopWaterTiger
Here's where local help and a good freight forwarder in the US will be priceless.
First off.....things leave the US really easily. But don't come into the US very easily at all. Knowledge of your Incoterm is going to be very critical as to who is responsible for what at every step of the way.
How do I know this? I sold US-made equipment into Africa for a good part of my career, and I then sold Brazilian-made equipment in the US for a good part of my career.
I have had MILLIONS of dollars of equipment stuck in Galveston for weeks because US Customs found a piece of a pallet from our factory in a part of a machine and they were not convinced the wood was treated for insects- yes, there is special wood.
Second, US EPA emissions. You will need to ensure that the proper EPA sticker is on the outboards. This is very serious and critical. Customs can and will stop you and your freight from coming in if the engine does not have the proper US EPA stickers on the engine. There is no way around it. Remember Dieselgate for Volkswagen? Manufacturers can be nailed to the wall if a non compliant engine is imported into the US.
It's doable, but the first and foremost thing you need to confirm is that the outboards have the proper US EPA sticker on them confirming they met the standard at the time of manufacture. If not, there is no way you can import the vessel.
Certainly, you might skate by- but it's a huge risk.
First off.....things leave the US really easily. But don't come into the US very easily at all. Knowledge of your Incoterm is going to be very critical as to who is responsible for what at every step of the way.
How do I know this? I sold US-made equipment into Africa for a good part of my career, and I then sold Brazilian-made equipment in the US for a good part of my career.
I have had MILLIONS of dollars of equipment stuck in Galveston for weeks because US Customs found a piece of a pallet from our factory in a part of a machine and they were not convinced the wood was treated for insects- yes, there is special wood.
Second, US EPA emissions. You will need to ensure that the proper EPA sticker is on the outboards. This is very serious and critical. Customs can and will stop you and your freight from coming in if the engine does not have the proper US EPA stickers on the engine. There is no way around it. Remember Dieselgate for Volkswagen? Manufacturers can be nailed to the wall if a non compliant engine is imported into the US.
It's doable, but the first and foremost thing you need to confirm is that the outboards have the proper US EPA sticker on them confirming they met the standard at the time of manufacture. If not, there is no way you can import the vessel.
Certainly, you might skate by- but it's a huge risk.
Posted on 8/1/25 at 4:09 pm to subMOA
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It's doable, but the first and foremost thing you need to confirm is that the outboards have the proper US EPA sticker on them confirming they met the standard at the time of manufacture. If not, there is no way you can import the vessel.
Probably best for another topic, but I'm curious if there are even outboards made that are non US compliant? I'd think such a large portion of the outboard industry at least in the Americas (North, Central, and South) that it would be almost cheaper for them to streamline the process?
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