Recall Letter
 

Hi all,

Very new here. I just bought and 1995 Barchetta 182 and will be bringing it to Canada from the U.S. I apparently need a recall letter from the manufacturer when I cross the boarder. Oh yeah, did I mention, the trailer if a Chariot which I believe was mfg by Mariah for Mariah. Anyway, who can I contact for this letter now? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Chariot trailers were made by Mariah specifically for Mariah Boats. They ceased production around 1998. However I believe Prestige Trailers took over the remaining inventory and blueprints, and still continue to make their trailers with Chariot's original designs. You might try contacting them and see if they can help.

What kind of letter do they need specifically? I've never heard of a recall letter for a boat trailer. :confused:

Let me first start off by saying thanks for the super fast response and that this is a great forum.

As for the recall letter, in researching what is involved with importing a U.S. boat into Canada, I have been reading again and again that you need a letter on company letterhead stating that the trailer is free of any recalls. If thereanybody has any other insight with respect to this letter please advise. I will contact the mfg you provided to see if they can help.

You have it correct. It's similar to importing a car or a boat into Canada. And i believe ShabahZ250 is right about Prestige. They should be able to provide you with the letter you need.

Guys,

Just got off the phone with Prestige and they can't help. Any ideas as to what my next move should be???

Any help would be apprciated

I would likely contact Canada Customs & explain the situation. Ask them what they would need since Chariot has been out of business for about 8-9 yrs now & see what they can suggest.

That's what I thought. Now i get the pleasure of dealing with the Beaurocracy at Canada Customs....great.

Anyway, from what I have been reading, the Barchetta is worth the hassle.

Thanks again boys......I'll keep you posted.

When a Mariah is involved, it's definately worth the hassle of dealing with our government.

These boats are the jewels of the marina. :wink_thumbup:

when I trailered my z222 up from the states I had to buy a trailer built in Canada. Was unable to use the prestige trailer that came with the boat. I was told that US made trailers are not made to the same Canada transport specs. Rent or buy a trailer and go get it!!! Were are you located, you can borrow mine. I'm just NE of Toronto.

Hey guys,

Just thought I would drop a line to let everybody know that the Mahiah and I are home. I would advise anybody to buy a boat in the US. Crossing was simple.

Just make sure you have following.

1) Invoice for boat
2) Invoice for Trailer
3) Trailer has compliance lable
4) Title for trailer
5) Title for boat
6) Bring a copy of the ad for the boat
7) Bring and correspondence you may have had with the seller.
8) MOST IMPORTANT.....NO FUNNY BUSINESS.

Got through in about 25 min with the Barchetta. Saved a bundle

Glad to hear everything worked out OK!

Hey... I have the same situation. I have a 96 Chariot trailer that I need a Recall letter because of importing it into Canada. I've emailed Mariah a number of times with no response. Let me know what you come up with??

Thanks Ed :wink_thumbup:

Mariah has nothing to do with Chariot, Ed. Without rehashing the Mariah / Chariot connection, that all ended with the shutdown in 2001. Read what Peppe said you need at the border and make sure you have it or send Peppe a private message & ask him what he did about the recall letter.

Hi All,

To this point all I have managed to do is get the boat and trailer across the boarder. I will try the registration process next. From what the people at RIV (Registar of Imported Vehicles) told me, a recall letter is not required.

Ed, are you telling me that you have the trailer in Canada and are having a hard time registering it or are you considering bringing one up from the US??

Let me know

Peppe

I brought my boat accros the boarder last August, you do not need the recall letter as Chariot is no longer in business. You need all the documents that peppe has listed, and once you have crossed the boarder and paid you GST, you must, according to RIV (Registrar of Imported Vehicles) have the trailer inspected, if it does not have a Canadian compliance sticker showing it meats the canadian department of transportation authourity safety guideliness. This can be done at Canadian Tire. No laughing. This fee can be paid at the boarder. You cannot get the vehicle registered in your province until this inspection has been completed. RIV gives you 45 days. Once you pass and have the Canadian sticher affixed to the trailer your good to go. You also have to surrender the title that came with the boat once you get your local insurance.
Definitely worth the hassel to own a Mariah!

Update
 

Ok Guys,

So I picke dup the boat last Friday. Cossed the boarder with little trouble. Registered with RIV on Monday and had the paperwork to have the trailer inspected the same day. Licensed the boat on Tuesday with no problem as well. Had the trailer inspected this morning with no issues at all.

Importing is a breeze.....I would suggest it to anybody. Now if only I could get the weather to cooperate.
:confused:

Congratulations Peppe :wink_thumbup:

I hear you about the weather though... :(

How did you make out with the RIV requiremnt for the recall letter. I just imported a Shabah 180se with a Chariot trailer and need the letter as well.