Boat sales up!

It feels like there is a significant sales increase this summer. Im definitely seeing a boost in traffic in the aftermath of the worst of the recession. Lots of people are in search for replacement boats. Things can some times go quiet once the seasons started, but not this year… just had my fourth booking in today.

Fairline 50 with Boatshed Norfolk.

Broom Commander with Boatshed Norfolk.

Alpha 39 with Norfolk Yacht Agency.

Elysian 34 Private sale in Cambridge.

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White Moth second visit Tonnage measurement and registration

Today was my second visit to see White Moth the Norfolk Broads Wherry Yacht built by Ernest Collins. I spent the morning looking over the rigging and the spars while Adrian Overbury my associate carried out a tonnage measurement for part 1 registration.

Part 1 is the closest to evidence of title and applicants send in a Declaration of Eligibility as well as Bills of Sale showing the history of the boat's ownership for at least 5 years.

The YDSA tonnage measurement application form can be downloaded here.



Pleasure Wherry Hathor and Wherry Yachts Olive and Norada... Constantly being maintained..

Adrian working out his calculations… 23 tons.. A heavy old lady!

Registration on Part 1:

• Enables you to prove title to your boat
• Allows you to register a marine mortgage
• Provides internationally accepted documentation to ease passage to foreign ports
• Entitles you to protection from the Royal Navy and the services of British Consuls
• Can enhance the resale of your vessel
• Provides proof of date of build in respect of the EU Recreational Craft Directive
• Ensures that your boat's name is unique on Part 1

Contact the YDSA to arrange your survey. Don't leave it until the week before you sail, as measurers and the Registries get very busy in the summer months!