Boat Safety Cert
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:13 am
As I sit here typing this, it is difficult to remove the smug grin that seems to now be a permanent fixture on my face. The reason for this unrestrained (for me anyway) show of happiness??
I NOW HAVE MY BOAT SAFETY CERTIFICATE!!!
(Well, actually, I dont have one - the Delta does)
Signed and sealed less than 15 minutes ago I can now apply for my Broads Authority Toll thingy and stop paying £20 everytime I want to go out on the water.
Had some great help and advice from my local examiner (Ian Jennings - pm me for his number) who was not only fair but also pragmatic in his examination.
Only a few minor points needed addressing (BS7480 fuel lines, upgrade battery leads, label EVERYTHING etc etc)
The major point was that the tank needed to supply the engine from a top feed - not the bottom as is common. Talked this through with him and I came up with a solution which he admitted was well within the rules. Will post some pics if anyone is remotely interested.
So thats me done until 2013 now (unless I decide to change engines or whatever)
Andy
I NOW HAVE MY BOAT SAFETY CERTIFICATE!!!
(Well, actually, I dont have one - the Delta does)
Signed and sealed less than 15 minutes ago I can now apply for my Broads Authority Toll thingy and stop paying £20 everytime I want to go out on the water.
Had some great help and advice from my local examiner (Ian Jennings - pm me for his number) who was not only fair but also pragmatic in his examination.
Only a few minor points needed addressing (BS7480 fuel lines, upgrade battery leads, label EVERYTHING etc etc)
The major point was that the tank needed to supply the engine from a top feed - not the bottom as is common. Talked this through with him and I came up with a solution which he admitted was well within the rules. Will post some pics if anyone is remotely interested.
So thats me done until 2013 now (unless I decide to change engines or whatever)
Andy