certificate of conformity

[davewillc]

I recently purchased a Westerly pageant and have brought it to France, in order to have proper French registration I need a certificate of conformity for the vessel, does anyone know how I might achieve this ?.

thanks for your time

Dave Connell

 

[rob2]

I believe the Pageant pre-dates such certificates which seem to be connected with the Categorisation system. As such, it seems likely that you will not need one.

Rob.

 

[Jcorstorphine]

I am sure the Pagent pre-dates the issue of CE certificates and therefor is exempt of the regulations.

See this extract from RYA webpage

Virtually all recreational craft built since 16 June 1998 and intended for sport and leisure use, may only be placed on
the EEA market or put into service within the EEA if they meet the essential safety requirements set out in the
Recreational Craft Directive – 2003/44/EC. These regulations apply to all recreational craft between 2.5 and 24
metres in hull length whatever the means of propulsion. They may be fully built or partly completed; constructed
within, or imported from without the EEA. The builder, importer or owner, or the person putting the craft into EEA
service, (the responsible person) has a legal obligation to ensure that the craft meets the relevant requirements and
to carry out the appropriate CE marking.

 

[Rossynant]

Yes, exempt as pre-certification; at least here (Poland) as they checked the EU rules to be sure.