[PUP] Documentation

[George Nason]

Scott, don't assume we did not want to fly our flag.  Of course I would like
to flag the boat as Australian.  Anyone who is familiar with Australian
Customs will tell you that this country is one of the most difficult to
enter.  I am having problems flagging the boat here as it is in the USA and
not registered here.  I cannot register it here as you need a state
(Australian) gas certificate.  I paid for the advice that ended up with the
decision to register the boat in Delaware.  The previous owner (Phil Ritchey
who by the way was wonderful to deal with) has already paid his taxes and
duty and therefore it was built into the brokerage price.  I will be paying
a total of 15% of the boats value in duty and taxes when it gets back here.
I don't think either government is doing that good a job that we need to pay
them more than is due to them.  I don't know what you pay over there but 15%
to me is more than fair.
As far as bringing the boat back here being 'insane'.  I consider we have
bought a well equipped proven boat that will enable us to see the Bahamas
and Caribbean along with the Pacific Islands on our way home.  An East to
West crossing is the way to go so I was never going to have this adventure
without starting in the US.

Dave I have a twin screw counter rotating setup here on a 40 footer and your
advice re manoeuvring is spot on. I was worried about going to a single
screw (re close quarter docking) until I was shown how to it is done. 
George Nason 

Scott respectfully submits:  

Shouldn't you fly the flag of the country you were born in, that your
parents and grandparents may have given their lives for, where you raise
your children?  Doesn't the world need people willing to fly their flag and
proudly proclaim they are from a country and proud of it?  

Australia is a beautiful exotic country with some of the most amazing men
and women on the planet.  Fly your home country flag proudly and proclaim to
the world you are Australian and damn proud of it!

Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA

Please note:  If you see me in pirate infested waters I will be flying the a
Russian or Israeli flag, because pirates know they are armed and will shoot
to kill.
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