SSR Help!!!

[pau1gray]

Ok just about to close a deal on a boat and I have a few questions about the small ships register and was wondering of anyone can help

1) First of all - what is the SSR?
2) Do I need to be registered?
3) What are the benefits?
4) How do I find out if my boat is already registered or not?

Regards
Paul

 

[LadyInBed]

1 See here then goto Notes
2 only if you are sailing to other countries
3 cheap
4 see 1