Welcome to me
Been lurking around here for a few weeks and decided you guys have knowledge and experience, I don't, so I'm gonna try and pick your brains.
Soon to become a free agent I've decided to have me an adventure. I have some, but limited sailing experience, but have spent a lot of time on the water in other craft.
Here's the plan. Go to Europe buy a 9 metre Catalac - I've had my eyes on a few and made up my mind that is the boat I want. Gather a crew with proven experience and get them to help me bring it back to Aus. I understand any "Delivery costs" will help offset import duties. Nothing like it available here at similar prices. I get hands on experience on the way back win win.
Of course its not going to be that simple, is it. I'm hoping you guys can come up with a dozen reasons why that's not such a good idea, or why it is! and give me something to work from/toward. Thanks in anticipation guys.
Cheers John.

Oops! edit: www.catamaransite.com/catalac_9m.html

I would argue that there are some comparable ( better?) cats locally ( google crowther cat).
But don't let that get in the way of some adventuring !
Enjoy , I am envious as hell and can I recomend jimmy cornell's " world cruising routes " great dream fodder and give you some idea what to expect.

Hey Tater!

It's thursday evening, we came 2nd in the mid week race, and I've had a glass of red after the beers with a delicious dinner cooked by my lovely wife. Go for it!!!!! **

Poods

** May not be reliable, sound or sober advice

How lucky are you? You will need more than one persons usual share.
Can you, your boat and your unknown crew handle 50 kt winds and associated seas? Do you know what 50 kts feels like? It is nearly 3 times 30 kts. 6 times 20 kts.
I love adventures, provided you know and can plan for the risks.
List all the potential hazards, the risk they pose and what you can do to get them down to what you consider acceptable. Then you will know if it is silly.

Just add to your lurking.
All stupid stuff have been acomplished, only reason to spend 10 month maybe more is what.
Get some homework done or ask smart question, you can get here professional answer.
Do you have enough .....what it takes....
Last time I check rules, when you own the boat over a year, you pay no import tax.
Check what's is currently in place.

What is your motivation??

Cheap boat or uncertain adventure??

If it is the former you need not leave these shores to find one, with which you can then leave these shores for the latter.