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Although you mention that prices in the US are about half what they are in Canada, and I agree that they are generally quite a bit lower (though maybe not quite half with the Canadian dollar gaining in strength), there are several things to consider. Firstly, you can spend quite a bit of money on air travel to look at various boats when they are far afield, not to mention the time involved. Secondly, you have to pay GST and in some cases PST as well on used boats when you bring them across the border. Thirdly, if you can't sail them from the US to Canada, the transportation costs can be substantial, including hauling, taking down and re-rigging the mast, etc. Although I had recently looked in both the US and Canada (west coast), I ended up buying in Canada--a boat that the previous owner had bought in the US, transported to Canada and paid all taxes. I think I got the boat for a good price, and didn't have all the hassle of getting it across the border, etc.
Frank.
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