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Thanks for the advice. I would like to, and intend to have my ICC sorted. But: I asked 6 or 7 different Dutch brokers about this last week, with partly un-consistent answers. They all told me that NO licence is required (in the Netherlands at least) for up to 15m, and that also registering it is NOT required. However registration, if you still want, is not really possible without a Dutch address - some offered the possibility of using the Marinas office address...not sure how legit that is. Personally I would prefer to be registered somewhere... I was told Poland is an option.

Interesting to hear, thanks for your reply. First question, are there any forums/sites for Dutch Steel owners? The boats I've seen, of interest, so far are 10.5 - 13.5m. I like the cutters but we are mainly concerned with the price v condition and what we can do with it, so still looking at fairly broad range of options. One of the boats I'm interested in has a DAF 575 engine. But are DAFs a good motor to end up with?

Interesting. I saw one advert with a Samofa...never hear of them. Are parts readily available?

Intention is Inland waterways - including rivers - Rhone/Rhine upstream possibly, with perhaps some inshore coastal around Netherlands if we fell brave later on.

Thanks for your reply. Ye that's my thoughts. Are Leyland engines still well serviced and spares available in UK? Wonder what it's like on continent...?

Hi, Thanks for reply. I'm just looking at boats, so they come with the engine they have. My question is how much should I value (or devalue) the boat due to the engine it has....? "Should I avoid a boat which has XXXX engine? or really be happy that the boat we like has a XXXX engine." Any to avoid in your opinion?

Hi, I'm currently looking at dutch steel boats - 10 to 15m. Engines somewhere between 75 and 175HP There are a range of engines that they come with, but I'm not sure what are the better ones and what are the NOT so good.... I realise it doesn't just come down to brand, but is a Ford diesel as good as a Perkins etc. Most seem to be fitted with DAF engines, which I'm told are reconditioned truck engines. The Volvo Penta engines seem to be sold as a plus point. A for Cummins, VM Detriot, Sole and Yanmar....I've no idea. Peugout engines, like the cars I will probably avoid. Any advise on what to value and what to avoid is appreciated! Thanks