Owning a boat

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Kris0x0 Contributor

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Kris0x0Contributor11 February 2015 17:39:45

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Hello, I did a search on the topic but didn't find anything. Does someone here own a boat, has owned a boat or has experience with boats in the DR? I'm planning on moving there next year so I'm just doing my due diligence on houses, cars and since it's an island I'm thinking of getting a speed boat as well. Any advice on cost, maintenance, storage in a marina or is it better to keep it at the house? Also I've looked for sites to see prices but couldn't find any? I know I can get good speed boats in Miami but what would it take to bring it over and get it registered? I've read a couple of threads on bringing in cars and it's seems like a hassle, is it the same with boats? Thank you in advance, any info will be helpful

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert11 February 2015 18:04:51

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Good questions and I have no answers, sorry.

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member11 February 2015 18:26:44

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Where are you moving to as this will make a difference?

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Kris0x0 Contributor

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Kris0x0Contributor11 February 2015 18:41:51

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Planning on being in or around Sosua or other larger cities

gypsy401 Serial expat

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gypsy401Serial expat11 February 2015 19:59:44

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There is a boat ramp at the beach in Sosua. slso, there is a Marina at Sea World ( Pricey I would guess) & a marina in Puerta Plata. A friend in Sosua has a large cat. whee he keeps it I don't know. PM me & I'll give you his name & e-mail address. Welcome & good luck.

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member12 February 2015 00:18:57

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You have a choice of Puerto Plata, Ocean world and Luperon for marinas in the area.

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JoshGV143 Member

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JoshGV143Member15 April 2022 23:19:25

@Kris0x0 did you end up in DR? If so did you import a boat? My wife & I are looking to relocate, and bringing our boat down would be pretty important. I think I could keep it registered and “flagged” in the US and zip over to Puerto Rico to clear out/in a couple of times per year so as to not overstay, but I really don’t know the legal requirements. Have you figured it out?

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert16 April 2022 00:17:05

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This Thread is from 2015.

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Guest2022Guest16 April 2022 00:45:52

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I know very little about boat ownership in DR but reading your posts you are interested in the La Romana area and so the marina at Casa de Campo may offer you some advice.

https://www.casadecampo.com.do/es/experiences/marina/

Good luck.

DRVisitor Serial expat

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DRVisitorSerial expat16 April 2022 02:12:03

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What are the requirements of Puerto Rico to DR or vice versa by private boat in regards to migracion?

JoshGV143 Member

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JoshGV143Member16 April 2022 15:09:12

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@DRVisitor since Puerto Rico is a US territory by leaving the DR a couple of times a year I could potentially keep my boat registered in the US and not have to import it to the DR.

It’s typical in the US for larger vessels to be flagged in Cayman Islands or BVIs and only be “visiting” the US to avoid importation.

JoshGV143 Member

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JoshGV143Member16 April 2022 15:11:06

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@planner I am aware of how old the thread is, but rather than start a new one I thought I might reach out to the OP to see if he followed through with bringing a boat to DR.

DRVisitor Serial expat

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DRVisitorSerial expat16 April 2022 16:46:33

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@JoshGV143 I guess my question is more I fly into airport you go thru migracion. I leave on a boat from dock? What happens?

JoshGV143 Member

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JoshGV143Member16 April 2022 17:57:11

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@DRVisitor immigration at the marina stamps your passport ‘Salida’ immediately prior to departure.

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