Posted by Ron on 6/30/2009, 11:53:42, in reply to "Re: Your Ideal Boat"
I haven't looked at this thread for a couple of months so you may have forgotten about this.
I don't have the boat yet. I ordered it at the end of January and, unfortunately for me, that was just after the London Boat Show at which they recieved a dozen or more orders - that put me at the tail end of the que. In addition, the person just before me ordered a carbon fiber hull which apparently has slowed production. It is a small shop and they can't mass produce like Hunter, etc. The projected shipping date is July 20.
There are a couple of issues. I am ordering the trailer and, to ensure I can tow it when it gets here, I mailed a trailer plug to Swallow Boats so it could be installed before shipping. I am still wrestling with the trailer hitch - they are trying to get a 2-inch reciever installed on the trailer instead of the metric 50mm (there's only a fraction of a millimeter difference and I don;t know if it would be significant or not).
As far as shipping, I have retained a small customs firm in Charleston, SC where I asked the boat to be delivered. It will cost about $750 to $1000 for all the paperwork.
As far as paying, the amount you pay is dependent on the exchange rate. I paid 90% of the cost in Feb. and March when the exchange rate was about 1.3 dollars per pound. It's now up to about 1.65 dollars per pound. I saved a lot of money.
I have the found the folks at Swallow Boats to be very cooperative and helpful. If you are interested respond to this thread and I'll update the rest of the experience.
Ron
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