Ask the Experts
If you can't see who to ask or don't get the answer you need visit the Southampton Boat Show or Collins Stewart London Boat Show for impartial advice.
Buying a Boat
- I need advice on the right boat for me?
- I need advice on where to buy the boat I require?
- I need advice on buying a narrowboat.
- I need advice on how to find a marine mortgage or finance or insurance?
- I need advice on what to consider when buying a second-hand boat?
- I need information on how to import a boat from both EC & non-EC states takings into consideration VAT, De-registration & CE Marking
- I need information on delivery of an import boat from both EC & non EC states.
- I'd like to find out more about new builds for inland - order a copy of the BMF Publication CBA Handbook, How to buy a boat for canal or river.
- I need advice on surveying & design queries for new builds.
- I need advice on how to protect my boat and equipment from theft.
- I need a bill of sale - The BMF Website - Click now to download
Yacht & Boat Registration
- I need information/advice on yacht registration: Part 1 & Part 3 (SSR)
- I need advice on British Registration for Part I, Small Commercial Vessel Codes of Practice
Training & Courses
- I need information on own boat tuition when purchasing a used or stock boat.
- I am interested in Taster Weekends and Holidays for inland, flotilla, bareboat/skippered or charter etc.
- I need information on Practical and Theoretical Training & Reg's (VHF Op. Licence, ICC, CEVNI, Day/Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster, NFSS & RYA).
- I need advice on Sea Mileage cruises.
- I need advice on race training, racing events and evening/weekend racing clubs e.g. Cowes Week, Round the Island, Fastnet etc.
- I am interested in corporate entertainment & management Training on boats.
- I need advice professional dinghy, sail & motor career training.
- I need advice on brokers courses.
Boat Mooring and Maintenance
- I need advice on moorings including types, locations, pro's & con's, pricing structure, mooring agreements, TYHA etc)
- I need advice on my boat's electrics
- I need advice on DIY courses and boat maintenance including winterising, storage, re-commissioning, regular items to check etc.
Legal & Safety
- I need advice on insuring my boat - stock/used and new build?
- I need information/advice on the RYA / RNLI Insurance Scheme.
- What is RCD & CE Marking and what is its purpose including design cat's, documentation/cert's etc.?
- I need advice on how the RCD affects me
- What essential safety gear do I need?
- I need information on legal issues for Clubs and Associations
- I need legal advice
- I need information on inland waterways licensing
- I need information on the boat safety scheme & certification
- I need information about boat handling and safe cruising on inland waterways?
Holidays
Charter
Clubs & Associations
- I'd like to find a Yacht Club
- I'd like to find a class association (please note the RYA's searchable database does not include all owner associations.)
Racing
- I need information for sailing/windsurfing/powerboating/motorboating.
- I need youth racing information for sailing
- I need youth racing information for windsurfing
- I need youth racing information for powerboat racing
- I need youth racing information for motorboating
- I need information/advice on race coaching.
- I need information/advice on powerboat Racing.
Living Afloat
Sailing and Boating
- I need information on getting started in sailing/boating.
- I need information on club management.
- I need information on participation issues.
General
UK Marine Leisure Industry Trade
- I need advise on exporting.
- I need advice on a technical matter.
- I need advice on new legislation.
- I need advise on environment matters.
- I need advise on UK Marine Leisure Industry statistics and trends.
- I need legal or commercial advise.
- I need advice in exhibiting at the Southampton, Schroders London International or Marine Trade Show
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