Momac

It seems you are quoting something that dates back to 2006. I have copied a link to it below. The same document states The response you are quoting crucially misses the '5 years' . But it is just a quote from a 17 year old document which is not the current version of the regulations which may well have involved a change in the wording since 2006. http://www.bluestarsurveys.co.uk/RCDComplianceGuide.pdf .

Nevertheless the reference is a screen shot from the RYA website and it is a reference to current regulations. The reference to the EU is not relevant to the remainder of the text.

Its not unfortunate for me at all as I have all the required documentation for my boat. Thanks for that clarification.

There is no need to resort to insults/ foul language . It doesn't do you any credit. If a craft built for own use is not placed on the market inside 5 years it is excluded from the RCR requirements . Please see the reference below. The Recreational Craft Regulations 2017 (legislation.gov.uk)

This is all about import of goods. A 'distributor' is a person or company that distributes imported goods The above is not related to the sale of UK boats that are to be sold and remain in the UK. However a broker should see that the RCD paperwork is in place where it is required In the OP's case the boat is exempt because he kept it 5 years after the self build .

Sounds like the location is far too damp to be healthy. More heating and ventilation required . I am fairly sure my father in laws liberal use of salt both for cooking and added to food on the plate was a contributory factor in his earlier than expected departure from life. It was best to avoid the seat next to him at the table as the fallout from his salt sprinkling could be unwelcome. The NHS advice is below https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-types/salt-in-your-diet/ .

It is tested to the standards in place at the time it was built. But we are not talking about MOT's on cars .

How can anyone say that any used boat is in the same condition as it should be if it was built new today. I believe a PCA is assessed to standards on the day of the assessment and not assessed taking account of standards at the time the boat was constructed. (Do let me know if that is not correct). Especially a problem for a 20 year old boat. eg. A 20 year old boat is unlikely to pass an emissions test required for a new boat. This requirement has , since Brexit, killed off the import of used boats into the UK. So naturally enough it will be equally impossible without expensive modification to achieve a PCA pass in the boat that is the subject of this post. The only possibility of a used boat passing a PCA without modification would be a nearly new boat that has not fallen behind current standards in any relevant way due to the passage of time. Or an older boat that has been fitted with a new engine with emissions to current standards.

Surely none of this is necessary. As a self build it is exempt from RCD providing it is not sold within 5 years. As the boat is 20 years old there is no requirement now to do anything. As the boat has a BSS then that's all good.

I cured a reluctant to cut out Flojet pump by taking it partly apart , cleaning the insides diaphragm bits of some very slight limescale and putting it back together . Cleaned the inlet filter gauze at the same time. New O rings on the filter and the inlet/outlet fittings. The pressure switch may be removed and operated by finger pressure to see it is working . But that may or may not work for you. Water pumps don't last forever .

So are you.

We chose our present boat after our daughter looked at one similar and liked it for being family friendly . It seems she was correct as 9 years later still have the same boat.

You may think that and I do see the use of the word 'almost' . No one has suggested that they have a wish for the inland waterways to go to rack and ruin or become non navigable. I would like to see costs that are affordable and 50% increases in license fees over 3 years with further 11% increases following years coupled with declining standards will deter some people whether you think it will or not. I think it is clear that some narrowboaters would like to see reduced numbers of boats, especially those who don't follow the rules. I can't say I want to see boat numbers decline since from my own observation there has been a decline in boats moving in our locality in the last couple of years when a post Covid recovery might have been expected. I would like to see boating that is more affordable but all seems to be moving in the wrong direction.

You are ignoring my point that beam is of no consequence on a wide river like the Trent. I also stated truthfully I have not paid any other charge on the basis of beam. But since you mention displacement I would be supportive of a fee based on that. Although I expect you wouldn't.

Yes you have

I have made the point that wider boats are of no consequence on a wider waterway like the Trent which is a fact you have chosen to ignore. I do also think the past system of charging on length only was perfectly fair .

You may be unaware that the wide beam supplement is a relatively new introduction as far as C&RT fees are concerned. The latest extra supplements are additional to past supplements. Wider craft on rivers are more common by observation. I don't suppose there is any published data on the subject. I have never paid on beam for any mooring in a marina or harbour since I started with my first boat in 2008 although there may well be some locations that do so especially for twin hulled vessels. Obviously you think its fair to pay more for a wider boat because it doesn't affect you . Its not nonsense its fact .

A wider boat on the Trent locks does not take up more space in practice since most of the time the locks are not full of boats. In any case the boats rest along the walls and the locks are plenty wide enough regardless of the width of the boats. Only very exceptionally are boats taken three abreast in a lock.

The point being that widebeams should not pay extra supplement for river only use as the width of the boat is of no consequence to navigation or mooring.