using boats in Spain and on the Med

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next year i plan to tow a 20ft bayliner down to spain and use on the med.is there any problems i'm likely to encounter about using a boat in spain ie insurance/icc certificate etc.using ramps or spanish coastguard medling.any helpful info would be great.cheers
 
I suggest you get the boat registered on the Small Ships Register (SSR) for 25 GBP - you get a nice little certificate that shows the boat is registered in your name.

http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/ukr-home/pleasurecraft-smallships.htm

Also worth getting an ICC and telling your insurance company of your plans. Carry your passport or UK driving license with you as ID.

In 3 years or so, the only thing I have ever had to show is the SSR certificate. As far as ramps are concerned, if you mean slipways, I don't think I have ever seen one in Spain.
 
dingdongs said:
next year i plan to tow a 20ft bayliner down to spain and use on the med.is there any problems i'm likely to encounter about using a boat in spain ie insurance/icc certificate etc.using ramps or spanish coastguard medling.any helpful info would be great.cheers
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OK,

As said you need an SSR number. You will also need an insurance document to cover the area you will be using her, and a copy in Spanish (Insurers normally do this for free).

In terms of Launching you will have to be craned in or put in using a Fork Lift. Craning of smaller boats is cheaper than in UK but there are hardly any usable slipways.

You should also have an ICC (International Certificate of Competence) but I have only once been asked for one.

Just remember there is no Sea Start or local RNLI, so get your boat serviced, take key parts and have a back up plan. If you need a tow it will be a commercial venture and will cost €100's. A small dinghy will also be useful to get to shore as in the summer there are lots of yellow bouys to keep you away from the beach.

Apart from that it is great...and if you want to use Marinas have a VHF. Some other Regulations state you should also have a Fire Extinguisherm Flares and a full First Aid Kit.

I have boated around Spain for many years and love it, just remember that not everyone speaks English so take a phrase book.

Where abouts in Spain are you heading for?

Cheers

Paul
 
my boat is already registered under the small ships register and have a vhf with call sign/mmsi number.still have not planned a destination yet but just had to see if there were any problems that i was likely to encounter with launching from a trailer so will have to see if there is are any ramps to use with the general public.obviously my insurers would have to be told so they can arrange a spanish certificate.thanks for that warning.
 
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