In the final stages of closing on a new to me 3100 Open. Mechanical and Yacht Survey went well, sea trial and escrow are the final hurdles. I will import the boat from Canada back into the USA and need a Manufacturers Build Certificate to avoid 1.5% duties. Have any of you had luck getting this cert from S2? I have contacted them and left several messages to no avail. Hopefully, they are just busy and will get back to me soon. Does anyone know who at S2 I would contact? My wife and I are really excited in the upgrade to Tiara from the past two Boston Whalers we've owned. Looking forward to posting more here soon.
John
I have run across this before. The Builders Certificate is issued to the original owner and in theory should have transferred each time the vessel is sold. Is the current owner the original owner? The original selling dealer may have a copy if they keep good records and you can track them down. I'm not sure Tiara keeps copies one the document is transferred to the owner. I'm surprised Tiara is not responding to you. I would call and ask for Customer Service.
We should close on the, new to us, Tiara 3100 Open in the next day or two. Really looking forward to bringing her home this weekend. Forecast is light winds, 34 degrees and snow showers. 150 miles from Vancouver, BC to our home port in Seattle. It'll be a two day trip with US Customs Clearance early day one. The boat is all checked out so should be ready for the trip. This boat has many more systems then my past boats have had. Lot's to learn. Twin screw is also new to me. Looking forward to getting some good advise on the board.
Be well prepared when delivering a boat, new or used, that will be your first long trip. I suggest you bring extra fuel filters, a handheld GPS and VHF with extra batteries, paper charts with waypoints marked and duct tape. It seems I always need duct tape on a delivery. I assume you have all the CG requirements, flares and PFD's. Don't let the excitement of a new boat impair your judgment. Safety first especially when you say the temps will be 34 degrees. File a float plan with friends. Capt. George
Totally agree, safety first. Got my tool bag packed with extra filters, charts, duck tape, safety gear... Wife is following us down by car. First leg about 40 miles, then we clear US Customs. Will play it by hear from there. Fully prepared to leave the boat at several marinas along he route if weather, equipment issues develop. I'd like to think that I've planned well but you can never be too ready. Won't take any foolish chances. Looks like temps are actually improving for the trip. Thanks for the advise.
John
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