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warwick1000
24-08-2011, 12:28 PM
Am just about to buy a boat from South Carolina and am after inormation on who to use as a shipping agent. Do I use a US one or an Australian one?

Noelm
24-08-2011, 12:36 PM
How about you call the one that advertises here?

warwick1000
24-08-2011, 12:53 PM
I sent them an email requesting a quote but didn't hear anything back.

Long Shot
24-08-2011, 12:54 PM
Try David White,

His phone number is 0408 234 997. He has bought in a number of boats for my family, friends and club members at Surfers Paradise Gamefishing Club. A gentleman and very good at what he does.

Regards
Matt

warwick1000
24-08-2011, 02:15 PM
Thanks Matt - I'll give him a call.

wrxhoon
24-08-2011, 06:07 PM
Be very carefull, a few have gone under, people paid up front for shipping, the agent didn't pay the shipping company and when the boat got here they had to pay again, someone. I would choose one that I can pay when the boat gets here and not when she is shipped.

Muddy Toes
24-08-2011, 07:48 PM
Maybe give Watercraft Mix a call.They are over in the states and i know of a few people that have used them including myself and were happy with their service.

Mickol
25-08-2011, 09:17 PM
Hi Warwick 1000,

I have a boat on the water from the USA as we speak.

I am a firm believer in getting as many quotes as possible before you start, I too e-mailed the company who advertise on this site and received no reponse.

I ended up using a company in Grafton called "Import-USA-Boat " the blokes name is Ian drop him an e-mail

ian@import-usa-boat.com.au at least try him for a competitive quote nothing to loose.



Regards


Mick

warwick1000
26-08-2011, 05:41 AM
Thanks Mick, I'll drop him a line.
W

rhodesey
26-08-2011, 09:35 PM
Give Justin Harris at portsea marine a call 042432338. I bought a boat in with him and he does a top job.

warwick1000
28-08-2011, 10:41 AM
Onya - thanks for the contact. Will give him a call.

pilchardjones
29-08-2011, 07:56 AM
One more for Portsea marine - Justin Harris.
Strongly recommended
Steve