Hi all, im in the UK and im wanting to buy a Bayliner 2855 Cierra (1994-1997) from the USA (probably FL area) and import it, ive not done this before and im after some advice as to the practical side of things involving:<br /><br />Who could provide a good value survey in FL area?<br /><br />Shall i buy via broker or can i also buy private?<br /><br />Can boat be shipped on trailer?<br /><br />How much would a cradle cost to be made?<br /><br />How much would a trailer cost?<br /> <br />Which port would the boat have to be transported to for export to UK? how much would this cost?<br /><br />What documents prove the boat has no finance upon it and prove legal ownership?<br /><br />What would be the likely shipping cost with insurance for the 2855<br /><br />What would be the chance of finding a private seller who would be willing to help arrange transport to dock/shipping ect?<br /><br />Does anyone know of a nice 2855 for sale?<br /><br />Im not to bothered about engine/drive condition as it will be converted to a diesel when in UK, ive heard there is quite a few damaged boats after the terrible hurricans that insurance companys are selling off, is this true? who are they? (i dont mind a few gelcoat repairs, deck repairs or damaged drives or blown engines but dont want any thats been submerged<br /><br />Lastly is there any 2855 owners who can give me their opinons on the boat performance/build etc? Im under the impression from looking around that the 2855 had a face lift after about 1993/4 (new beige dash etc) what is the actual correct date of this face lift?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for all replies!<br /><br />Wong
