OK bought the plans sourced the timber got the marine grade plywood for the hull got the tools, know how to read a technical drawing and bang.
Our lass asks what the law is regarding this "Is it like a car and needs a technical inspection an MOT to us Brits or can you just bung it on the water and get on with it what is that number that you see on all sailing yachts and power boats even jet skis if i recall correctly. How do you get one? Typical isnt it first I take something up that other people are genuinley interested in and I can share with other people (I have always built motorbikes before) and they start asking questions even though it is a good one and make it complicated. So any boat builders out there or recreational sailors who have any pointers on this subject I would be really grateful for any input. Thanks in advance
Woman gees they spoil everything.
No mate you don’t need any test, you can sail round the world in a bath tub if your daft enough.
March 10th, 2010 at 3:04 am
Woman gees they spoil everything.
No mate you don’t need any test, you can sail round the world in a bath tub if your daft enough.
References :
March 10th, 2010 at 3:44 am
Apparently in the UK you can build your boat then just, as you say, bung it on the water and get on with it. As long as the boat is for your own use you are taking your own risk and you need no "official" stamp.
The number you mention is probably an SSR number. I don’t think this has a lot of significance – it registers that the vessel exists and who owns it but there may be more to it – you can register the boat for an SSR through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency ( http://www.mcga.gov.uk).
As an amateur you may want a professional opinion as to whether the vessel is seaworthy and one way of getting this is to have a marine surveyor look over the boat. If you want to insure it against loss the insurance company will want some proof of its integrity anyway.
I hope this helps a bit and your project goes well.
Edit – there are, apparently, different rules for boats on inland waterways and those going to sea – you may want to look into these before casting off!
References :
Sailor and boatowner for thirty five years.
March 10th, 2010 at 3:53 am
It only needs inspections if you plan to make a business out of it, so a tour boat or a commercial fishing boat. Otherwise no, you can build and sail what you want.
References :
March 10th, 2010 at 4:05 am
Any boat used on UK regulated UK waterways (pretty much everything), must have a Boat Safety Standard Certificate which must be renewed after 4 years.
This is pretty straightforward and covers stuff like: is the fuel system without leaks, are the seacocks in good order, are the hatches watertight, is there a large hole in the hull which has been repaired with papier mache, does the generator exhaust, direct spent gasses outside, or into the cabin?
The Royal Yachting Association will be happy to give you pointers.
References :
March 10th, 2010 at 4:37 am
The Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) is a set of safety standards applied to all craft wishing to cruise on the inland waterways network. A boat is inspected every four years to ensure that systems such as electric’s, gas and engines meet safety standards designed to prevent the risk of injury or death. It is necessary to have a valid BSS certificate before a boat can be licensed to cruise on the inland waterways network.
Otherwise, if you want to use your boat for personal enjoyment elsewhere (rivers, harbours, at sea) you just build it & enjoy it. True, the RYA and the Coastguard for that matter can advise you about safety equipment, especially if you do go to sea.
Have fun.
References :
Enjoyed building & sailing several over the years. Very satisfying.
March 10th, 2010 at 5:14 am
UK you will require a Boat Safety Certificate for controlled inland waters if it has an engine. You will require a licence for inland controlled waters. Otherwise controls are fairly minimal. Just be sure you have a safe craft, get a professional to check it out and start by launching on a quiet shallow area of water to test it before getting into the real rough stuff either river or sea
References :
March 10th, 2010 at 6:04 am
you’ll need a boat safety certificate. like an MOT but more related to gas, diesel, electrics.
you’ll need a licence
you’ll need a mooring/trailer/cont cruise to get a licence
You’ll need insurance to get a licence.
youll need a survey ( even for inland craft ) to get insurance.
You will not be able to sell it for 5 years as it will not be CE marked
British Waterways ( for canals) and the Environment Agency ( for rivers and lakes ) have guidelines
IWA ( inland waterways association ) will also have guides if you join
"futuretopgun101"’s advice would get you arrested.
References :