Boat Name requirements to meet Part 1 regs

[RichardTaylor]

With the new boat on the horizon which will be part 1 registered for the mortgage, what are the regulations regarding the actual name on the boat (33ft GRP Hull).

i.e. I assume 1 boat name on the stern (with port of registry) + 1 boat name only on each bow?

What is the minimum size for the boat name and also the port name?

What other requirements do I need to meet for the Part 1 (i.e carving??)

Thanks
Richard

 

[Tranona]

Just ask the MCA regsitry in Cardiff and they will give you full instructions on the requirements - which I think are also on their website. Better than asking for secondhand information here.

 

[Evadne]

Just ask the MCA regsitry in Cardiff and they will give you full instructions on the requirements - which I think are also on their website. Better than asking for secondhand information here.

True, and they may have changed the requirements, and I think you'll find them on the application form or certificate as well. As the owner of a part 1 registered boat I have the name and registered port on the stern, and carved into "the main beam or bulkhead" the registration number and the measured Thames tonnage, if that's of any help.

 

[Catweasel]

got this link from another thread here, probably best to read yourself rather than rely on cut and paste.



http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga-mnotice.htm?textobjid=C60510C9628F92F7

 

[vyv_cox]

True, and they may have changed the requirements, and I think you'll find them on the application form or certificate as well. As the owner of a part 1 registered boat I have the name and registered port on the stern, and carved into "the main beam or bulkhead" the registration number and the measured Thames tonnage, if that's of any help.

Exactly the same for me. When I registered mine there was no requirement for a name forward. The regulation then said the name had to be cut from steel plate or painted on, which I queried. They advised that a plastic sticker was acceptable.

 

[winfarthing]

You will need a surveyor to do the tonnage measurement for Part 1 registration. Part of his job is to verify that carving and other requirements have been met. If you sort out your surveyor than you'll get the best advice from him. I know a bit about it as I use do it when I was a surveyor. Off course, things may have changed since then.