
Dear yacht brokers, look what I found these days. I have copied the regulations from a brochure which seems to be legit. Advice to Yacht Brokers The Recreational Craft regulations first came into force on 16th June 1998. The regulations were updated in 2004 to include personal watercraft and propulsion engines. Whilst these regulations are product specific to boats they are not the only Trading Standards legislation to affect this trade sector. This advice sheet is designed to offer some simple guidance and answer some basic questions to help keep you on the right side of the law. Recreational Craft Regulations 2004 (RCD) As a general rule most boats built after 1998 should be CE marked. There are numerous exemptions to this rule, all of which require some evidence that the exemption applies for the craft to be legally used or sold within the European Union (EU). Compliant craft will have: a CE mark on the builder’s plate, a Craft Identification Number (CIN) and a declaration of conformity in the owner’s manual. A craft should have all 5 items. The existence of which can be easily checked. Craft in use as recreational craft in European waters before 16/6/98 are not caught by the RCD. Used craft of non-EU origin need some credible evidence of … [Read more...]








