Hello,
I'm new to sailing and have a few questions concerning registration. I'm a US citizen retired in the Philippines and considering the purchase of a locally owned Hunter Legend 35.5. The boat is currently registered in Australia and listed here in the Philippines as a "visiting yacht". I can't keep the Australian registration since I'm not a citizen of Australia, and I would prefer to register it in the US if for no other reason than sentiment. I never plan to take her to the US, and will spend 99% of my time in Philippine waters, with the occasional trip to other nearby countries. The gentleman who owns here says I can sail here indefinitely as a visiting yacht with no additional paperwork, but I know there will be a problem when I visit other places. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich
I'm new to sailing and have a few questions concerning registration. I'm a US citizen retired in the Philippines and considering the purchase of a locally owned Hunter Legend 35.5. The boat is currently registered in Australia and listed here in the Philippines as a "visiting yacht". I can't keep the Australian registration since I'm not a citizen of Australia, and I would prefer to register it in the US if for no other reason than sentiment. I never plan to take her to the US, and will spend 99% of my time in Philippine waters, with the occasional trip to other nearby countries. The gentleman who owns here says I can sail here indefinitely as a visiting yacht with no additional paperwork, but I know there will be a problem when I visit other places. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich