Alan de Enfield

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.

You are absolutely correct - if we are going into that sort of detail then the legally required paperwork ............ RCD Certificate or proof of exemption Insurance in the 'local language' for the countries visited (Different countries has different insurance reqirements, if I remember, Greece is £5m, whilst Italy is £3m Proof of VAT paid certificate Passports for everyone aboard Certificate of location on 31st December 2020 (Brexit) Ships registration documents VHF licence for the boat VHF 'operators licence' for the radio operator Some countries require certain qualifications from Skippers. You'll need to check the following situation as we have not sailed in Europe since 31st December 2020 (Brexit) Remember you can only stay in the EU waters/countries for 90 day in 180 days - you'll need to go across to the North African coast for the other 90 day before you can return to EU waters/countries. Presumably (unless you have a water maker) you'll be going ashore somewhere every few days for water / food and fuel. We were refused insurance if we planned to cross the Bay of Biscay between October and 1st May (and thats for a Cat A boat with a Yachtmaster skipper with 1000s of miles experience).

As I suggested a few days ago you now need to disconnect the calorifier and cap off the ends. If it still gets wet then your calorifier has split.

Which is exactly the stance the RCR have taken, and, published it almost 4 years ago