adrianm
New member
I'm wading my way through the delights of the Recreation Craft Directive at the moment for when my new hull is delivered.
I noticed an exception to the rules which seems a bit strange to me.
If I was to build the hull myself and then contract out every other part of the build I wouldn't have to comply with the RCD; providing I kept the boat for at least five years.
By going the route I've chosen, having the hull and mechanical work professionally done and installing the interior, electronics etc myself means I have to comply with the RCD.
It seems strange to me that a directive that is meant to ensure safety could miss out something as important as the hull.
I noticed an exception to the rules which seems a bit strange to me.
If I was to build the hull myself and then contract out every other part of the build I wouldn't have to comply with the RCD; providing I kept the boat for at least five years.
By going the route I've chosen, having the hull and mechanical work professionally done and installing the interior, electronics etc myself means I have to comply with the RCD.
It seems strange to me that a directive that is meant to ensure safety could miss out something as important as the hull.
