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Stuck in a Paperwork Prison in Paradise - Our Boat Was Impounded - Eps 76

12. mars 2026 · 26 min · 17K visninger · St Martin

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Customs officials in Cul-de-Sac, Sint Maarten, impounded the 40-foot yacht *Salty Days* for two weeks due to a lack of official Australian boat registration.5:01 Authorities prohibited the crew from moving the vessel or clearing out of the port until they provided formal documentation.6:43 To resolve the issue, the owners utilized Business Point in St. Martin to notarize and courier registration paperwork to Australia.7:24 During the impoundment, the crew struggled with limited onboard power, as the boat lacked an inverter and relied on a generator for 110-volt AC power.17:46 They also addressed connectivity issues by hiring a modem and rewiring it to a 12-volt car charger to bypass power constraints.19:17 After receiving provisional registration via email, the crew cleared customs and gained permission to relocate the vessel to Philipsburg.25:53 Securing official registration and reliable internet access proved essential for navigating international customs requirements and managing boat systems.

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