Alan de Enfield

Are you looking at a 'trip' over to Europe and then bringing it back, or, taking it over and leaving it there whilst you 'commute', or will you be living permanently aboard ? What sort of boat is it (make / model) ? What age is the boat ? Europe is extremely 'hot' on RCD paperwork has it got a certificate of compliance ? Does it have the certificate of location dated/timed Dec 31st 2020 at 11:00 pm which is when we finally left the EU You will almost certainly need a certificate of payment of VAT Depending on which country(s) you plan on cruising there may well be Radio (Marine VHF) licence requirements for the boat and the operator. Black water holding tank ? Your qualifications ? It is bad enough having the correct 'paperwork' for just a short couple of days visit. Join the RYA or DBA for up to date specific country information

You forgot the "boat location certificate" for 11pm (UTC) on the 31st December 2020

And, that being the case, then there is no option but to have a PCA if the boat was built post 1998. PCA costs have been reported as being between £3k and £5k

And its time that the BSS management 'put their foot down' and got the examiners to work to the check list. No interpretation or personal thoughts on what should be included, do it properly or 'walk'. I had similar issues with the Police interpreting the firearms legislation rather than enforcing the laws as they stand. The Fireams Manager left (Retired) a couple of weeks after my complaint and discussion with the Chief Constable. Shame the BSS don't have the 'guts' to do the same.

Well that's news. Fleas (particularly if a dog has been on the boat) and bed bugs seem to manage it. Incontinence and that 'stuff' that glows under UV light

My bowser has abut 700 / 800 litres of Red in it - I wonder if it'll get to the stage of considering 'road use' ?

It is getting to be something that needs consideration - a few days ago swmbo, went to see a friend at Melton Mowbray - the garages were rationing diesel to £30 (about 18 litres) she used more than that getting there - other garages had nil stock of Diesel. The Government say "don't panic there is no problem with fuel", whilst the fuel industry bodies say "the country has approximately 3 weeks supply of Diesel and Jet fuel" Our local village independent garage is now £1.96/litre. (Diesel) EV owners get revenge as Diesel owners get struck down with 'range anxiety'.

Thank you My speed reading totally missed that. Many, if not most, inland brokers have a 'box' in their boat details for the RCD - often it says "not known" but it is there.

You surely mean an April 1st "botty burp"

Looks very nice and ell specced for a liveaboard. I can see no mention of the RCD certificate of compliance or other paperwork ? Original builders bill of sale and VAT paid certificates ?

Ok, thanks, best to just refer to it as the calorifier (or as also known 'Cauliflower') The calorifier IS "the tank and associated internal pipe work"

Do you mean the cold water tank, the calorifier (hot water tank) or the accumulator (pressurised 'tank') I'm getting a little confused by the terminology being used.