2011 US Custom Decal

[The Other Gary]

Renewed online for 2011, simple and fast.
I set up an account last year and after it was approved the renewal is easy.
Although I still remember US Customs and Border services setting up at the Toronto boat show and handing out free I68's to anyone that remembered to bring the required ID down to the show with them. They even had a mock videophone set up one year to show off.
The message then was "please cross the lake and bring money to spend"
I guess those days are gone forever.

Now it's "Pay for the decal but if we don't approve you there are no refunds"

 

[rbmitchell]

I just got 2010 and 2011 decals a month ago so the boat can go from NJ to the Bahamas on it way to the FL Keys. All done on line with credit cards. Had the decals in a few days.

Of course the boat got stuck in Charleston SC due to weather delays and other constraints on my time. It calls to me at night.

 

[carver 2557]

Thats my problem with applying for the Nexus permit...50 bucks and if you dont get approved, thanks for the 50 bucks...
I'm sticking with the I-68...

 

[mixman]

I got a postcard from the feds about a month ago to renew, but when I logged in only 2010 stickers were available. I made a reminder for January, but I'm doing it now to get it over with. $27.50 for a tiny little sticker. What a deal! Heck, I even have the proper FCC licenses for VHF radio operation just to safe. I still don't understand why US-based recreational boaters don't need an FCC license to operate VHF state-side, but we do if we wonder into foreign waters.

Only 7 more months and we're Bahamas-bound again! (I'll keep reminding myself of that as I shovel snow).

 

[nwaring]

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Originally posted by mixman

$27.50

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I get this every year and I am still waiting for someone to actually look at it or even ask.

Niles

 

[mixman]

Every time we've check back in Customs in Florida has asked us for the number off of it.

Next year I really need to stop in West Palm Beach and register for LBO (Local Boater Option).

 

[ronlord]

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Originally posted by carver 2557

Thats my problem with applying for the Nexus permit...50 bucks and if you dont get approved, thanks for the 50 bucks...
I'm sticking with the I-68...

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Nexus is fantastic for us here in Buffalo -we get a private bridge to Canada with no waits ever. The only reason you won't get approved for a Nexus is if you have a criminal record or border violations. The whole process of applying for and getting the Nexus is very simple and easier than getting an I-68. The interview is more or less just to tell you about the program, take your picture and give you the card. Basically you are already approved at that point.