chrisgee
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I am looking to buy a 1990 american yacht which has been in the eu area for 10 years and is vat paid. Does this vessel fall foul of the nonsensicle RCD? thanks in advance
that old recreational crap directive again
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Whitelighter
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No, it does not need to be RCD compliant provided you can PROVE beyond any doubt that the yacht was registered/resident in the EU befor the 1998 cut off.
As you say the yacht was here for 10 years, that would make 95 and would be ok. The best and undeniable proof is the VAT certs she has - if they predate 1998 the you are AOK.
As you say the yacht was here for 10 years, that would make 95 and would be ok. The best and undeniable proof is the VAT certs she has - if they predate 1998 the you are AOK.
Gordonmc
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If you have definitive proof that the vessel was "in area" before 1998 you can apply for a certificate of CE Proof exemption which should settle any argument once and for all.
Proof constitutes something on paper, such as an insurance policy, marina agreement, ship radio licence or even the VAT certificate.
It will cost you £100.
Apply to CEproof Ltd, 2 Mariners House, Copse Lane, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4QH
or download a PDF application off the web.
I have nowt to do with them, I just found out about the cert. during some research on bringing an older boat into area.
Proof constitutes something on paper, such as an insurance policy, marina agreement, ship radio licence or even the VAT certificate.
It will cost you £100.
Apply to CEproof Ltd, 2 Mariners House, Copse Lane, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4QH
or download a PDF application off the web.
I have nowt to do with them, I just found out about the cert. during some research on bringing an older boat into area.
chrisgee
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thanks fellas I think I will be in the clear then.