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Yes, thank you....that is what I was getting at....for example a big manufacturer with many ranges and sizes of boats...could have a boat that is good enough for a B (or could be with a little extra investment)....but would rather declare it C...so that it doesn’t detract sales from a larger...

I am researching this now.....as far as I am aware (and correct me if I’m wrong)....the CE guildlines and rules are laid out by the appropriate EU body....manufacturers follow these guildlines an attach the appropriate CE mark....is there a government or Eu body that will take a (pre)production...

The thing is that these are self declared by manufacturers.....but the big French manufacturers look like they are trying to add value to different ranges and models at the expense of others

It’s also related to the amount of passengers and luggage...for example it might be a C for 8 passengers and a B for only 6

Yes....but they struggle to make much headway in any sort of chop. I started with one...and they are great on lakes...but at sea (even a tideless Med) they can suffer. But Porto uses his at sea without issues....so it all depends

If it’s difficult try a spray can of carb cleaner as your first line of defense

I would say yes

Well the weather has taken a little turn for the worse....cloudy, drizzly, windy....so in order to make hay while the sun shines I have booked the boat to come out for her annual (is that the right spelling ?) inspection. She will be jet washed by the yard, I will replace all anodes, the hull...

Is it a football game ?

Hi Sven Make a thread in this forum about your project...take lots of photos at every stage, tell us your plans in great detail....you will find that the forum will get excited, and can give lots of expert advice....this also puts a little pressure on you to complete the project....after all...

Those things are practically lifeboats....I wouldn’t be surprised if they could self right

True...even a boat in excellent condition needs customizing to make it perfect for you....I bought new but am constantly tinkering....we all have a budget in this forum...even those on tens of millions, it’s still a budget with constraints. Man maths unfortunately is not always your friend...

Yes, this is true...but for inland waters only (canal, rivers etc)...for renting a boat on the coast you will need the French permis côtier (except 5hp and below)....but I recommend doing the French permit côtier (coastal license)...there are plenty of schools who do it in English, it’s roughly...

And you cook as well 👍👍👍

I think we are (nearly) all in agreement….projects are bad…and I don’t need to list the reasons. But some people need to do them…they have a desire to create or recreate…and I think we should all respect that. The only important thing to remember is not to desert your family…let your little...

Welcome sarabande....us decrepits always welcome fresh blood.....and kidneys and replacement joints

Go on a boating holiday in a hire boat

Some men need a project.....if we dissuade the OP from getting a boat..will he buy a classic car ?...

Did you worry about the Great White circling your boat ?

Are you going to tell us where 🤷‍♂️🤔