Mca part 1 registration

[Marlene]

Flicking back through my newly acquired boat paperwork I notice that the previous owner had the boat part 1 registered though this expired in September 2015. Is it necessary to reregister the boat, is it expensive, and what are the benefits?

 

[bedouin]

I believe you can renew the existing registration within 12 months of it expiring (although that may be different if the ownership has been transferred) - outside that time it classes as a new registration which would need to be re-measured and a new number given.

Little real benefits but it does mean you boat as a name and not just a number

 

[Tranona]

Flicking back through my newly acquired boat paperwork I notice that the previous owner had the boat part 1 registered though this expired in September 2015. Is it necessary to reregister the boat, is it expensive, and what are the benefits?

When you bought the boat you should have registered the change in ownership - or if you bought through a broker he should have done that for you. It is not compulsory to register the change but sensible to do so.

I assume the Bill of Sale is the MCA type and pretty sure you will still be able to register the change. Give the registry a call for advice.

 

[jrudge]

Its work keeping as the nice official cert will quote the waterline length which makes it nice and short!

 

[MrB]

It costs £49 to renew your registration for another 5 years. :encouragement:

 

[Racingfrank7]

I have just done exactly what your on about, boat new to me and part 1 just expired.
So registered her in my name and re named her at the same time.
It cost £125 ( ish )and lasts for 5 years.
You can then also apply for a historical document showing you all names ports & owners the boat has had if she has all was been on register.
This was another £32 I think.

 

[Momac]

Nice to have this but only has a purpose if you plan to take the boat outside UK waters. Or perhaps if a marine mortgage is required.
To get Part 1 requires a survey .So if you can get a 5 year renewal for the £124 fee (or less) on the basis of a survey already on record, it may be worth doing.
https://www.gov.uk/register-a-boat/the-uk-ship-register

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[petem]

In addition to the above it might tick a minor box for a future purchaser when you come to sell. For £10 a year, worth doing.

 

[Racingfrank7]

That's the reason I re registered mine.