Bringing a boat to Spain
Jun 10th 2009, 3:44 pm
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Bringing a boat to Spain
Can anyone advise me (preferably throiugh experience rather than "well, my mate said....")
I have a friend with a holiday home near me who wants to bring his small boat out here to use while he's here on holiday (about 6 times a year).
It is registered on the SSR in his name in the U.K., so can it stay on English flag?
Also, can I be stopped from using it when he's not here, because I'm a Spanish resident? (I have the neccessay qualifications).
If you don't know, do you know of a lawyer who deals in marine matters who may be able to advise me.
Ta ever so
I have a friend with a holiday home near me who wants to bring his small boat out here to use while he's here on holiday (about 6 times a year).
It is registered on the SSR in his name in the U.K., so can it stay on English flag?
Also, can I be stopped from using it when he's not here, because I'm a Spanish resident? (I have the neccessay qualifications).
If you don't know, do you know of a lawyer who deals in marine matters who may be able to advise me.
Ta ever so
Jun 10th 2009, 3:48 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
Can anyone advise me (preferably throiugh experience rather than "well, my mate said....")
I have a friend with a holiday home near me who wants to bring his small boat out here to use while he's here on holiday (about 6 times a year).
It is registered on the SSR in his name in the U.K., so can it stay on English flag?
Also, can I be stopped from using it when he's not here, because I'm a Spanish resident? (I have the neccessay qualifications).
If you don't know, do you know of a lawyer who deals in marine matters who may be able to advise me.
Ta ever so
I have a friend with a holiday home near me who wants to bring his small boat out here to use while he's here on holiday (about 6 times a year).
It is registered on the SSR in his name in the U.K., so can it stay on English flag?
Also, can I be stopped from using it when he's not here, because I'm a Spanish resident? (I have the neccessay qualifications).
If you don't know, do you know of a lawyer who deals in marine matters who may be able to advise me.
Ta ever so
As you are a Spanish resident, I presume you have the relevant Spanish qualifications?
Jun 10th 2009, 3:52 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
Blimey Valenciatim, thanks a lot, that was quick.
I have an International Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate, entitling me to operate power craft up to 24m in coastal waters.
I have an International Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate, entitling me to operate power craft up to 24m in coastal waters.
Jun 10th 2009, 3:56 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
But if it was issued by the RYA, it is only recognized in Spain if you are a holidaymaker, not a resident. I have the same!
Jun 10th 2009, 3:59 pm
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Ah, I thought it couldn't be simple!
I presume you operate a boat in Spanish waters - are you a resident?
if so, how do you get away with it, or don't you?
I presume you operate a boat in Spanish waters - are you a resident?
if so, how do you get away with it, or don't you?
Jun 10th 2009, 4:09 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
Had every intention of doing so but ended up living too far from the coast, and when I looked at
all the red tape involved I gave up on the idea!
Jun 10th 2009, 4:19 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
There is some useful info at http://costablanca.angloinfo.com/inf...15/sailing.asp
Jun 10th 2009, 5:08 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
Thanks guys for your help....that site was very useful Fred
Jun 11th 2009, 9:38 am
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
Whilst we are talking boats here`s a question ,can a Gibraltar commercial motor boat operator offer tours in Spain/spanish waters ?
I`m guessing this could only happen if guests were picked up/dropped off in Gib.
Rgds
Rotor
I`m guessing this could only happen if guests were picked up/dropped off in Gib.
Rgds
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Jun 11th 2009, 12:29 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
boating legally is a nightmare here for us expats as the ICC is only valid for holidaymakers. I have never been asked to show my licence but if I caused an accident I would not be covered by insurance. In the past SSR & ICC was fine but now I am not so sure.
That said, yesterday I was stopped on my scoot by the Local Police & he scrutinised every document so be warned they are short of tax money!!!
Just hide yr residencia & as long as all papers tie up with yr passport you are ok.
Just a thought when police stop you & salute on approach, I was v tempted to salute back but thought better of it!!!
That said, yesterday I was stopped on my scoot by the Local Police & he scrutinised every document so be warned they are short of tax money!!!
Just hide yr residencia & as long as all papers tie up with yr passport you are ok.
Just a thought when police stop you & salute on approach, I was v tempted to salute back but thought better of it!!!
Jun 11th 2009, 1:16 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
boating legally is a nightmare here for us expats as the ICC is only valid for holidaymakers. I have never been asked to show my licence but if I caused an accident I would not be covered by insurance. In the past SSR & ICC was fine but now I am not so sure.
That said, yesterday I was stopped on my scoot by the Local Police & he scrutinised every document so be warned they are short of tax money!!!
Just hide yr residencia & as long as all papers tie up with yr passport you are ok.
Just a thought when police stop you & salute on approach, I was v tempted to salute back but thought better of it!!!
That said, yesterday I was stopped on my scoot by the Local Police & he scrutinised every document so be warned they are short of tax money!!!
Just hide yr residencia & as long as all papers tie up with yr passport you are ok.
Just a thought when police stop you & salute on approach, I was v tempted to salute back but thought better of it!!!
Jun 11th 2009, 2:11 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
sorry I don't understand, insurance is valid for the full policy period. 3 months is the time to rematriculate a UK plated car to Spanish I think.
Jun 11th 2009, 3:22 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
Wo's this got to do with bringing a boat over?
Jun 11th 2009, 5:08 pm
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Re: Bringing a boat to Spain
You said scoot, and if you have been in Spain for 3 months you have to register at the police station and they give you a residencia certificate, so they know you are not on holiday.
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