2011 SEA RAY 260 SUNDECK w/ TOWER classifieds board2011 Sea Ray 260 SundeckEngine: Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI 300 HP Bravo III
LOA: 264 (8.03meter)
Beam: 86 (2,59 meter)
Draft, hull: 25 (0,635 meter)
Draft, drive down: 41 (1,041 meter)
Deadrise: 21
Weight: 4,680 lbs (2123 kilo)
Fuel tank, volume: 65 gallons (246 liter)
Water tank, volume: 18 gallons (68 liter)
Runtime:140 hoursPrice: MAKE OFFER
2011 SEA RAY 260 Sundeck The Hottest Selling Sea Ray in the World
This is a clean 2011 Sea Ray 260 Sundeck. This two-tone 26 1/2 foot runabout Sundeck is decked out with a Water Sports Tower, Bow and tonneau (cockpit) cover dual tables, tower speakers, fire system and more.
Less than 140 total hours (of which most are at or below cruising speed, 3,000 RPM) on her upgraded 350 MAG MPI 300 horsepower V8 engine. This boat is sure to measure up against the competition. If youre seeking a worry-free, clean 260 Sundceck from 2011 with recent service and all the extras then this is for you.
FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS AND EXTRAS
- MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI ECT DTS* Bravo III (300 PHP) Stern Drive
(*SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift Replaces Standard Throttle & Shift)
- Battery Charger
- Battery Switch, Dual w/Second Battery Tray
- Canvas, Cockpit Cover/Tonneau Cover
- Canvas, Mooring Cover
- Colored Hull Two-Tone Gel Coated Black
- Fire Suppression System Automatic
- Speakers, Tower-Mounted
- Table, Bow w/Designated Storage
- Tower, Water Sports Aluminum Tubular w/Anchor Light & Wakeboard Racks
- Trim Tabs, Hydraulic
KEY FEATURES
- Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty on hull and deck.
- Mercury Installation Quality Certification standard 2-year limited engine warranty.
- Black two-tone gel-coat finish with Sundeck graphics.
- Two large storage lockers in cockpit sole, and transom access ski/wakeboard storage.
- Transom seat that looks out over swim platform.
- Cockpit entertainment center with sink and faucet.
- Sony 12V AM/FM CD player with digital display remote and iPod connector.
- SmartCraft diagnostics system standard.
- Sunbrella bimini top standard.
- Forward boarding ladder in concealed anchor hatch.
- Large head compartment with vanity, sink, and portable head standard.
- Extended swim platform with non-slip rubber inserts and concealed ladder.
ENGINE& PERFORMANCEOur boat has the upgraded 300-hp 350 MAG MerCruiser turning a Bravo 3 outdrive. Test crews reached a top speed at 5290 rpm and 46.9 mph. At that speed fuel burn was measured at 23.6 GPH giving a range of 116 miles. Best cruise was found to be at 3000 rpm and 23 mph. That reduced the fuel burn to only 7.2 gph which the 260 Sundeck can keep up for just over 8 hours and 186 miles while still maintaining a 10% reserve. Clearly, if you plan on loading your 260 up to the 14 person max capacity and still do some towing, the 350 MAG will be the way to go. The boat responded very quickly to the throttle reaching planing speed in 3.4 seconds. A continued acceleration through 20 mph in 5.7 seconds, 30 mph in 8.5 seconds, and it passed 40 mph in only 12.6 seconds.
Top speed 46.9 mph (75.5 kph), burning 23.60 gallons per hour (gph) or 89.33 liters per hour (lph).Best cruise 23.0 mph (37 kph), 3.19 miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.36 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 186 miles (299.34 kilometers).
HandlingBoattest.com crew found the 260 Sundeck to be an exciting boat to handle. Her quick response to the throttle certainly has a lot to do with that but mostly its the way that she handles aggressive behavior behind the wheel. She comes around smartly in a turn but the slight bank angle coupled with a bit of a slide keeps the turn comfortable and manageable. Testers also found her to be very responsive to trim adjustments, and a couple of shots of up trim are all you will need to get her into running attitude. You will feel the boost in speed and the spray moves from the helm area towards the stern. If you add any more trim youll start to ventilate the propeller.
Overall, it looks like Sea Ray has created a more compelling package with the new 260 Sundeck. Its designers took a model that wasnt broke, made it better anyway, and left us with a version that leaves little to be desired for most general applications.
We would not get too wrapped up in the details of whether the 260 is a deckboat or a sportboat as clearly she has DNA from both species. Sea Ray has designed a vessel to stand on its own and has dubbed it a Sundeck. When comparing boats, then, we would look at the specs, standard equipment and over-all utility, as well as price.
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HULL & DECK FEATURESBeach Boarding Ladder (Bow) Forward Deck w/Integral Hatch & Concealed Stainless-Steel Four-Step Ladder Bow & Stern Eyes, Stainless Steel Cleats, Custom Sea Ray Thru-Bolted Stainless Steel (6), Pull-Up Deck, Fill Plates (2) Stainless Steel Drain Plug, Brass-Threaded Garboard Gel Coat, Arctic White Graphics Package Hardware, Stainless Steel Light, Navigation Stainless Steel Light, Stern Removable Portlights, Stainless Steel (2 Opening) Resin, High-Performance Vinylester Rub Rail, PVC w/Stainless-Steel Insert Storage, Anchor w/Fiberglass Hatch, Stainless-Steel Latch & Gas Assist, Designated Clips & Sound Deadening Mat Swim Platform, Stainless-Steel Accent w/Concealed Three-Step Swim Ladder (Stainless Steel) & Integral Grab Handle Vent System, Engine Compartment Integral, Stainless Steel Windshield Wiper w/Autopark Starboard Windshield, Custom Tempered/Tinted, Curved Glass w/Walk-Thru, Stainless-Steel Hold-Back Latch & Supports
Canvas (Sunbrella): Bimini Top w/Stainless-Steel Ball & Socket HardwareCertifications: Meets Applicable USCG & ABYC Standards NMMA Certification Mercury Installation Quality Certification
COCKPIT FEATURESArmrests, Flip-Down Bow Lounger (Port & Starboard) Beverage Holders (10), Stainless Steel w/Rubber Insert Carpet Liner, Snap-In Compass Cooler, Carry-On w/Designated Storage Cooler, Insulated Built-In at Bow Cooler, Insulated Thermoform Tub w/Gas-Assist FiberglassLid & Stainless-Steel Latch Dash, Custom Soft Touch Urethane w/Chrome Bezels, Brushed Aluminum Accent Door, Bow Block-Off Acrylic Door, Transom Acrylic & Stainless Steel Floor, Finished Fiberglass Grab Handles Stainless Steel Head Compartment, Enclosed w/Fiberglass Lockable Door, Molded Fiberglass Liner w/Sink, Vanity Storage, Mirror & Light Head, Portable Lighting, Indirect LED Outlet, 12V Accessory (2) Wet Bar & Starboard Storage Stereo, Sony 12V AM/FM w/Single CD Player, MP3 Port, iPod Connector, Weatherproof Speakers (4) & Digital Cockpit Remote Control Storage, Bow In-Floor Fiberglass w/Vinyl Matting & Gas-Assisted Lid Storage, Cockpit, Lockable, In-Floor Fiberglass w/Vinyl Matting & Gas-Assisted Lid Storage, Side Panels (Bow & Cockpit) Vinyl Wrapped Storage, Transom Accessible Water-Sports w/Vinyl Matting, Fiberglass Lid & Stainless-Steel Stay Storage, Under Bow Seat Fiberglass (Port & Starboard) Molded into Deck Storage, Under Helm (Starboard) w/Lighting & Trash Receptacle Table, Cockpit w/Designated Storage Vinyl, Marine-Grade w/Mildew & UV Protection Wet Bar w/Stainless-Steel Sink, Faucet & Sorage Below
TECHNICAL FEATURESElectrical Systems Battery Tray w/Mount Fuse Block Wiring, Color-Coded w/Chafe Protection Engine Compartment Bilge Pump, 12V Automatic Blower, 12V Bilge Fire Extinguisher Discharge Port Gel-Coated
Engine Compartment Hatch, Engine w/Gas Assist Insulated Engine Compartment
Fuel System Fuel Lines, USCG Type A-1 Fuel Tank w/Mechanical Shutoff Anti-Siphon Valve & Ultrasonic Sending Unit
Helm Alarms, Engine Oil & Water (Audible) Gauges, High-Visibility Custom Sea Ray w/Glass Lenses: Fuel Gauge Speedometer Trim Gauge Tachometer Horn Shift & Throttle Lever w/Trim Switch & Ignition Cutout Lanyard Stop Switch SmartCraft Diagnostics: Instrumentation, Custom Sea Ray Sport Boats SmartCraft Gauges w/Glass Lenses, Low-Glare Blue Night Lighting & Chrome Bezels (Includes Fuel, Oil, Speedometer, Trim & Water Temperature) System Tachometer (Includes: Depth, Engine, Alarms/Hourmeter, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, Fuel Consumption/Usage, Trim Level, Troll Control, Voltage & digital Speed) Steering, Power-Assisted Switch Panel, Custom Sea Ray w/Weatherproof Lighted Chrome Toggle Switches & Legend Backlighting Tilt & Trim, Drive Tilt Wheel
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WHAT OTHERS SAY
The mission statement of the 260 Sundeck is to provide a large day boat for boat owners with lots of friends or a big family. In the 260 Sundeck the two types of boat sportboat and deckboat have been blurred on purpose in order to appeal to both segments of the market. She makes an solid entertainment platform as well as a functional watersports boat.
Sea Ray gave her a higher freeboard than standard deckboats so that she will be dryer in big water conditions. Her designers also decided to also make her look more like a sportboat than a deckboat for styling reasons, even though she has all of the functionality of a deckboat.
Distinguishing Features
Two large storage lockers in cockpit sole.Normally we will only see a single sole storage compartment located between the helm and observers seats. While it may run fully forward, one quick stop sends everything to the bow in the unreachable zone. Having a 2nd sole storage compartment in the bow alleviates that problem and adds usable storage space. The compartment has a vinyl mat, is lockable, and the lid has a gas-assisted strut. High marks to Sea Ray for this one!
Swim platform with standard rubber inserts.Its rare that we see the rubber matting as standard on the swim platform. Typically it is the molded nonskid surface with a rubber matting offered as an expensive option, if offered at all.
Swim platform extended beyond the prop.Regular readers know that we like to see the swim platform on boats of this type extend past the prop and lower unit when it is in the down position, so that people slipping into the water from the platform will not accidently hit the sharp metal below. Sea Ray has done it right.
Two built-in coolers, one carry-on.No worries about having to go far for your soda on this boat. There is a built-in insulated cooler in the bow and a place for the standard carry-on cooler aft. We like this arrangement because people can easily (and safely) access drinks and food without having to traverse the boat under way.
Standard cockpit table with designated storage.Another item that is typically added on with an up-charge, but virtually every person that gets this boat will want to have a cockpit table. She just lends herself so well to entertaining that it would be ridiculous not to have one, and sea Ray includes the table as standard.
Both engine and boat divisions owned by Brunswick.If something goes wrong on the boat there is only one company needed to put things to rights Brunswick.
Higher Freeboard.In their first incarnation, deck boats were meant for rivers and small lakes and they had low freeboard. The 260 Sundeck is designed to be used in big water, too, and therefore the freeboard is much higher, making the boat drier and the cockpit deeper.
Why Is Everyone Staring at My Rear?Seeing that this isnt just a cruising boat, but a waterborne party platform as deckboats are supposed to be Sea Ray has made the stern the boats main attraction. And why not, thats where the kids will be the second the anchor hits the bottom. With the stern seating on the 260 parents have a front row seat to the aft action. Sea Ray didnt do the unthinkable and lose all that aft storage weve come to know and love. Its still there, under that expansive seat. Be sure to resist the temptation to occupy that seat while the boat is underway though.
Take a BowThe comfort level of the bow was not left on the design room floor either. Sea Ray kept the stowable armrests for the bow seats, and the addition of storage in the sides is long overdue. In addition to the four-step beach re-boarding ladder there is also a built-in insulated cooler at the bow one of the three onboard coolers, by the way. Naturally, there is storage under the bow cushions, but we were also happy to see that the cushions are hinged. It is much easier to access the storage compartments this way, rather than having to wrestle the cushions out of position and then jam them back where they belong.
Additional Features to LoveIn looking over the standard equipment list a number of things should be pointed out which were not listed above. For example, all hatches are gas assisted, the fuel level sender is ultra-sonic, and there are 6 pull-up cleats (not 4). Pressure water is standard and can be had at the entertainment center, head and at both the bow and stern with pull-up washdowns. All are fed from the 20 gallon (75L) tank, a 2 gallon (7.6L) increase from previous models.
Options We Love(that our boat happens to have)Naturally, even a well-equipped boat such as this has an options list. On this one, there are some notables that some people cant live without. Wed also give serious consideration to a water sports tower ($5,662).OUR BOAT HAS THIS OPTION INSTALLED.Besides the obvious functionality, they just look flat-out cool. A battery on/off switch is optional on the 260 Sundeck ($169), but wed rather it be standard.OUR BOAT HAS THIS OPTION INSTALLED.Save the option for the second battery and dual switch ($300) that we think most everyone should be ordering.OUR BOAT HAS THIS OPTION INSTALLED.
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Welcome toBoats International Group!
Headquartered in Pompano Beach Florida, Boats International Group is the operating enterprise behind the following brand names:
BOATS INTERNATIONAL BOATS.DE(Boats International, Inc.) AAA-rated boat dealership located in the heart of the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area the undisputed Yachting Capital of the World. With close to an acre of prime real-estate showroom just off South Floridas main artery I-95 and with easy access to the Intra-Coastal Waterway, the boat dealership displays a wide variety of brand name powerboats such as Sea Ray, Regal, Chaparral, and Monterey.
Boats International carries predominantly new, pre-owned, and trade-in powerboats and cabin cruisers in inventory. The company recently doubled its showroom capacity which paved way for the introduction of the in-house brokerage & consignment division all under one roof. Larger vessels and yachts are docked with direct Intracoastal access for easy showings and sea-trials.
BOATEXPORT.COM(boatexport.com, inc.) U.S. premiere provider of boat & yacht export solutions for domestic and international buyers & sellers. Boatexport.com is a full-service export company that is licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC). Boatexport.com has exclusive shipping contracts with some of the worlds largest shipping lines and offers competitive rates on RORO-shipping of boats & yachts worldwide.
BOATLOGISTIC.COM(Boat Logistic, Inc.) Domestic & Continental transport facilitator that provides aggressive rates on inland road transports of boats & yachts. Boat Logistics offers competitive pricing on pre-export and pre-transport preparation of boats & yachts including shrink-wrapping service, shipping cradle construction, CE-certification (through Germanischer Lloyd and CEproof), as well as fumigation of vessels/cradles and de-gassing of refrigerants to comply with international import regulations.
Importing a Boat to Australia
We have some of the best rates for RORO-shipping to Australia in the U.S. and we serve the ports of Brisbane, Adelaide, Port Kembla, Fremantle, and Melbourne. Whether you are a repeat customer or a first-time buyer, heres a few tips and reminders about buying, shipping, and importing boats and yachts to Australia from the U.S.
Finding the right boat.Buying a boat from another country often means dealing with people that you never met or dealt with in the past. Theres tons of free classified ads and Craigs list-type re-advertisers on the internet with deals just too good to be true. If it sounds too good, then, youd guessed it, it probably is a scam.
Do your research. Be realistic. Partner up with a Pro (like us).
We suggest you deal with us. Each week we get shipping, export, and certification inquiries from some of the countrys well respected marine dealers. We work in close cooperation with country-wide brand name retailers such as Marinemax and with the brand stores of Regal, Chaparral, Monterey, Bayliner, Larson just to mention a few.
We are a fully licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier by the Federal Maritime Commission and as such we operate our own in-house shipping company. We have exclusive contracts with some of the largest steamship companies in the world. As one of the rather few NVOCCs we have the authority to buy and resell space on ocean-going cargo ships and issue our own bills of lading. What does this mean for you? As an individual? Well, by contacting us directly you are likely to save considerable time and money by dealing directly with the contract holder (as opposed to a string of middlemen).
Buying a boat directly from us or through our brokerage divisionBoats International, Inc. is our own in-house discount boat dealership. We buy bulk trade-ins from the big retailers but we also buy from banks and individuals as well. For the past 20+ years our focus have been to absorb distressed inventory and floor-plan boats from cash-strapped dealers and resell these locally and overseas. As we now are completing our store expansion project (September, 2011) we will be able to take on even more inventory then in the past and also have space over to showcase brokerage and consignment boats.
Most of our international buyers rely on our reputation and expertise as a key player on the U.S. domestic and international boat market and they seek our help to source the boat(s) that they seek. If we do not have what they seek in stock well be sure to find it through our network of dealers and banks for the right money.
Whether your buying a stock boat from us or one from another dealer we are well equipped to assist you with every step from inspection to final delivery of your boat or yacht to Australia. For example we can help you or your client with:
Finding a Boat or Yachtthat meets (or exceeds) your requirements in terms of condition, equipment, and of course price
Negotiate the Deal(including but not limited to title searches, accident reports, previous owner status, etc)
Survey & Physical Inspection(we have a longstanding partnership with a number of accredited marine surveyors, mechanics, and experts in most regions of the country)
Closing the Dealwe often act as intermediary for international buyers as most of our overseas clients prefer only to work with one turn-key partner
Pre-shipping Logisticsonce the deal is done and the boat paid for we assist in coordinating haul-outs, marina loadings, boat ramp pickups and inland U.S. land transport/trucking through our in-house logistics company Boatlogistic.com, Inc.
Pre-Export Preparation Sanitation, Fumigation, De-gassing of refrigerants.Australia has (as you probably know already) very specific and strict import restrictions for boats and vessels. The governing body is the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) which is part of the Australian Governments Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Depending on the geographical location of the boat and the required preparation of the vessel we can either prepare the boat for export to Australia while underway, or we can have it completed at our marina in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Australian Shipping Services Teamour Australian Shipping Services Team assist with Sanitize boats & yachts prior to port deliver AQIS will stop all boats that are dirty and soiled to check for insect/parasite infestations
Fumigation of boats and cradles according to AQIS-standard (Methyl Bromide 3.0 lbs / 1,000 cubic feet / 24 hrs) De-gassing of
Air-conditioning Systems (AC) Refrigeration HVAC HFC HCFC Providing HVAC Customs Certification
With our certificates our customer are NOT REQUIRED to obtain the otherwise very expensive Australian import licenses.
Trailer Import Permit AssistanceThe Australian Governments Department of Infrastructure and Transport requires that all imported boat trailers have an Import Approval. You can read more about the approval at the Departments website or you can download the .pdf-application Import a Small Road Trailer here.
Import Duties and Goods and Services Tax (GST)If youre buying a US-made boat, according to the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement, you arent required to pay the 5% duty (as well supply the required waiver forms). You must, however pay 10% GST on all costs associated with the purchase of the the boat, ocean freight, duty, wharf charges, customs broker fees, and destination port fees..
ISPM-15 No Worries Mate We Fumigate All Wooden Cradles & Provide Proof of FumigationInternational Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) is an International Phytosanitary Measure developed by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) that directly addresses the need to treat wood materials of a thickness greater than 6mm, used to ship products between countries. Its main purpose is to prevent the international transport and spread of disease and insects that could negatively affect plants or ecosystems. ISPM 15 affects all wood packaging material (pallets, crates, dunnages, etc.) requiring that they be debarked and then heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide and stamped or branded,[1] with a mark of compliance. This mark of compliance is colloquially known as the wheat stamp. Products exempt from the ISPM 15 are made from alternative material, like paper, plastic or wood panel products (i.e. OSB, hardboard, and plywood).Customs Broker Fees & Destination Charges in AustraliaTheres tons of websites out there claiming to be the know-it-all for import questions concerning boats & yachts to Australia. Fortunately, we are not one of them. While we can recommend quite a few competent companies in Australia it is ultimately up to you to pick a customs partner in your home port. As is true for all facets of our business we believe that there are no shortcuts to sustained success in business (or life for that matter). That said we recommend that you seek the advice of an Australian Customs Broker who is licensed by the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia Inc CBFCA-Australia Website to inquire about recent legal and import changes pertaining to your planned import.
We have some of the best rates for RORO-shipping to Australia in the U.S. and we serve the ports of Brisbane, Adelaide, Port Kembla, Fremantle, and Melbourne. Whether you are a repeat customer or a first-time buyer, heres a few tips and reminders about buying, shipping, and importing boats and yachts to Australia from the U.S.
Finding the right boat.Buying a boat from another country often means dealing with people that you never met or dealt with in the past. Theres tons of free classified ads and Craigs list-type re-advertisers on the internet with deals just too good to be true. If it sounds too good, then, youd guessed it, it probably is a scam.
Do your research. Be realistic. Partner up with a Pro (like us).
We suggest you deal with us. Each week we get shipping, export, and certification inquiries from some of the countrys well respected marine dealers. We work in close cooperation with country-wide brand name retailers such as Marinemax and with the brand stores of Regal, Chaparral, Monterey, Bayliner, Larson just to mention a few.
We are a fully licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier by the Federal Maritime Commission and as such we operate our own in-house shipping company. We have exclusive contracts with some of the largest steamship companies in the world. As one of the rather few NVOCCs we have the authority to buy and resell space on ocean-going cargo ships and issue our own bills of lading. What does this mean for you? As an individual? Well, by contacting us directly you are likely to save considerable time and money by dealing directly with the contract holder (as opposed to a string of middlemen).
Buying a boat directly from us or through our brokerage divisionBoats International, Inc. is our own in-house discount boat dealership. We buy bulk trade-ins from the big retailers but we also buy from banks and individuals as well. For the past 20+ years our focus have been to absorb distressed inventory and floor-plan boats from cash-strapped dealers and resell these locally and overseas. As we now are completing our store expansion project (September, 2011) we will be able to take on even more inventory then in the past and also have space over to showcase brokerage and consignment boats.
Most of our international buyers rely on our reputation and expertise as a key player on the U.S. domestic and international boat market and they seek our help to source the boat(s) that they seek. If we do not have what they seek in stock well be sure to find it through our network of dealers and banks for the right money.
Whether your buying a stock boat from us or one from another dealer we are well equipped to assist you with every step from inspection to final delivery of your boat or yacht to Australia. For example we can help you or your client with:
Finding a Boat or Yachtthat meets (or exceeds) your requirements in terms of condition, equipment, and of course price
Negotiate the Deal(including but not limited to title searches, accident reports, previous owner status, etc)
Survey & Physical Inspection(we have a longstanding partnership with a number of accredited marine surveyors, mechanics, and experts in most regions of the country)
Closing the Dealwe often act as intermediary for international buyers as most of our overseas clients prefer only to work with one turn-key partner
Pre-shipping Logisticsonce the deal is done and the boat paid for we assist in coordinating haul-outs, marina loadings, boat ramp pickups and inland U.S. land transport/trucking through our in-house logistics company Boatlogistic.com, Inc.
Pre-Export Preparation Sanitation, Fumigation, De-gassing of refrigerants.Australia has (as you probably know already) very specific and strict import restrictions for boats and vessels. The governing body is the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) which is part of the Australian Governments Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Depending on the geographical location of the boat and the required preparation of the vessel we can either prepare the boat for export to Australia while underway, or we can have it completed at our marina in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Australian Shipping Services Teamour Australian Shipping Services Team assist with Sanitize boats & yachts prior to port delivery AQIS will stop all boats that are dirty and soiled to check for insect/parasite infestations
Fumigation of boats and cradles according to AQIS-standard (Methyl Bromide 3.0 lbs / 1,000 cubic feet / 24 hrs) De-gassing of
Air-conditioning Systems (AC) Refrigeration HVAC HFC HCFC Providing HVAC Customs Certification
With our certificates our customer are NOT REQUIRED to obtain the otherwise very expensive Australan import licenses.
Trailer Import Permit AssistanceThe Australian Governments Department of Infrastructure and Transport requires that all imported boat trailers have an Import Approval. You can read more about the approval at the Departments website or you can download the .pdf-application Import a Small Road Trailer here.
Import Duties and Goods and Services Tax (GST)If youre buying a US-made boat, according to the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement, you arent required to pay the 5% duty (as well supply the required waiver forms). You must, however pay 10% GST on all costs associated with the purchase of the the boat, ocean freight, duty, wharf charges, customs broker fees, and destination port fees..
ISPM-15 No Worries Mate We Fumigate All Wooden Cradles & Provide Proof of FumigationInternational Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) is an International Phytosanitary Measure developed by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) that directly addresses the need to treat wood materials of a thickness greater than 6mm, used to ship products between countries. Its main purpose is to prevent the international transport and spread of disease and insects that could negatively affect plants or ecosystems. ISPM 15 affects all wood packaging material (pallets, crates, dunnages, etc.) requiring that they be debarked and then heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide and stamped or branded,[1] with a mark of compliance. This mark of compliance is colloquially known as the wheat stamp. Products exempt from the ISPM 15 are made from alternative material, like paper, plastic or wood panel products (i.e. OSB, hardboard, and plywood).Customs Broker Fees & Destination Charges in AustraliaTheres tons of websites out there claiming to be the know-it-all for import questions concerning boats & yachts to Australia. Fortunately, we are not one of them. While we can recommend quite a few competent companies in Australia it is ultimately up to you to pick a customs partner in your home port. As is true for all facets of our business we believe that there are no shortcuts to sustained success in business (or life for that matter). That said we recommend that you seek the advice of an Australian Customs Broker who is licensed by the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia Inc CBFCA-Australia Website to inquire about recent legal and import changes pertaining to your planned import.
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