DTOP decal

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May 11, 2005
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Seidelman S37 Slidell, La.
As some of you know I am ready to head across the gulf for Isla Mujeras, just as soon as the stupid weather starts to make some sense. Anyway after a little research, it became apparent that coming back into the country is much easier with the decal. So I jumped through all the hoops, and did the paperwork. From all I had heard it would take at least a month to get the decal, but a receipt for the application and payment would suffice in place of the decal I was told. I did pay an extra 6 bucks upon application for expedited handling. Lo and behold, had it in less than a week. Actually about 5 working days, from application to delivery. So, anyone who is applying, I strongly recommend that you pay the 6 bucks for the expidited handling. Of course it doesn't make it any easier to go online and do the paperwork two step.
 
Nov 6, 2006
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Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
Ahhh Great to hear that the hoop jumping is almost over, Easy !
It was a pleasure to meet you guys .. Hoping that the weather cooperates !!
Bon Voyage !
 
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Mar 12, 2008
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Jeanneau 49 DS San Pedro, CA
Nice... what is DTOP?
It's the opposite of the DBOTTOM.

It is the Decal / Transponder Online Procurement System. Customs now requires a registration to bring boats back from foreign ports. If you get the register and get you decal in advance, make it easier to check through Customs on your return.
 
Jun 8, 2004
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Catalina 320 Dana Point
Thanks for asking Frank, I was too cowardly. Since CG recently changed regs so that you have to clear customs in San Diego anytime you enter Mexican waters, even without making landfall, would this enable you to check in by radio again or would you still have to land at customs dock and just not have to jump thru as many hoops?
(that might have been a run on sentence but I'm not awake yet)
 
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