Boat moorings/regulations

[maccasa]

Anyone a boat owner ? I am just embarking on a small power boat purchase and need to look at all the regs, registration etc - havent got a clue where to start - except a boat yard - as this has all "suddenly" happened. Anyone point me in the right directions?? (yes I know where the water is!!) where can you launch? costs? licences? etc

[EMM]

Your best starting point would be one of the Marinas, Lagos, Portimao, Albufeira, Villamoura.
you will large numbers of boats for sale, agents, chandlers etc.

[davethegreat]

I have a boat and always launch at the boat yard in ferraguda it cost nothing, proberley the only thing that you will get for free. Unlike the UK you also need a boat license, insurance and register the boat on the small ships register.

[maccasa]

Thanks Dave - where do I apply for the licence, registration etc.?

[davethegreat]

You can register your boat on the small ships register online, you will need to do a 2 day training course to get your boat license i did mine at the marina in lagos algarve sailing centre cost about 400.00 euros and i insured my boat in portimao mutua dos pescadores about 250.00 euros hope this helps.

[laserblazer]

I'm a bit out of touch now but I used to be a powerboat instructor and it was possible to take an RYA course and then get a Certificate of Competence which covered you for most EU countries. Macca, you can find out about this at Upton Warren Outdoor Education centre, opposite Webbs Garden Centre.

[davethegreat]

RYA is the course i am talking about, it will allow you to use any boat up to 10 metres long and 10 miles from shore.

[maccasa]

Thanks dave, Lazer - I used to have a licence for using my diving boat in uK but have let it lapse - I will contact Upton Warren - one of my diving pals used to be an instructor there.

[laserblazer]

Thanks dave, Lazer - I used to have a licence for using my diving boat in uK but have let it lapse - I will contact Upton Warren - one of my diving pals used to be an instructor there.

Not Dave Eveson by any chance?

[maccasa]

Malcolm Hayward - but he stopped several years ago when he became "sensible" (60!).
I recall assisting them one sunday with retrieving 6 steering arms lost overboard from the small boats - we dived in thick pea soup and eventually found 5 by touchy-feely. Not one of my memorable dives but one I will never forget!

[maccasa]

Dave - the boat is already registered in UK - the number is on the back - do I need to re-register or just get a name /owner change? I hope to pick it up 17th June and will know a lot more then, when I get the paperwork.

[davethegreat]

If it,s already on the ships register you will just need to change ownership, cheers