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Buying an outboard motor in the UK and bringing it back

  • 16-06-2008 01:10PM
    #1
    Delphi91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Just been looking at outboard motors for my dinghy and have discovered that they're cheaper in the UK.

    Here's the question: If I buy on there and bring it back, am I liable for import duty/customs/VAT, etc????

    Mike


Comments

  • #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,670 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Nope, we are in the EU and free movement of goods is part of that, excepting cars ;)


  • #3
    Slig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,550 ✭✭✭Slig


    Nauti bits in Carrick-onShannon are getting in 4 stroke outboards for dirt cheap, they are only small (2.5HP - 15HP) but the prices start at 300 euro.
    Might be worth taking a look.


  • #4
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,969 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Just be careful, there are a lot of outboards being stolen at the moment in Ireland. Make sure you have a valid receipt for anything you buy and cover yourself properly.


  • #5
    jm_killybegs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭jm_killybegs


    did exactly that a few years back, bought a top powered 4HP 2-stroke suzuki, big beast...

    In all seriousness, the guy in the UK, had it Alphadotted, and Tags, and serviced, and all sorts, I mean, it still looked brand-new to me.

    And, despite sitting lying up for just over 18 months, I got it out a couple of weeks ago, and it started on the 7th pull of the cord.

    Go for it I say. But try and get someone who lives in-land, as then it should likely have been used on freshwater rviers or lakes, and not been abused in the sea. Then, take it home, and abuse it in the sea....


  • #6
    harlem
    Closed Accounts Posts: 72 ✭✭harlem


    We brought an outboard in a few weeks ago from the UK and saved a packet, even after the cost of shipping.
    We found it on ww.boatsandoutboards.co.uk & bought it from a marine shop advertising there that had it fully serviced and we were delighted with it, started on the first try :)


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  • #7
    Delphi91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭Delphi91


    Many thanks for all the replies.

    Just back and bought a small 3.3HP Mariner engine (2-stroke) from Burlesdon Outboards near Plymouth. Very pleased with my purchase and found the company to be very helpful. Got it for £499.

    I could have got a 3.5HP 4-stroke for £450, but the 3.3HP was lighter (which suits me).

    Mike


  • #8
    touchyie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭touchyie


    HI Slig,
    where abouts are Nauti Bits in Carrick On Shannon? Do you have any contact details?


  • #9
    fishder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭fishder


    I just recently bought a marnier in n ireland it was a 3.5 I bought it off what i thought was a good dealer the engin was faulty form the start Iam in the process off bringing him to the small claims court be very carefull who you buy off on the internet this guy was not what he seemed at all.


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