IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ANYONE CONSIDERING BUYING A USED RINKER BOAT (or any other US made boat)
The EU inspired Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) came into force in June 1998 and applies to all boats made in or imported into the EU after that date.
It is illegal to import a new or used boat that does not comply with the RCD and it is a further offence to sell such a boat if it exists in the EU. Most boats made for the USA market do not comply as they are certified to a different standard set down by the US Coast Guard Agency.
The Rinker Factory charge Rinker Direct and Cambrian Boat Centre (the two sole authorised importers of Rinker Boats) a significant premium to build the boats for the UK to comply and each boat carries a CE plate fixed near the throttle. Each compliant boat also has a paper CE certificate.
It is very important if you are considering buying a new or used US made boat, that you ensure a CE plate is prominent and a paper certificate accompanies the various title documents.
For any further adice on this subject contact Rinker Direct or Cambrian or post your questions on this group.
Happy Boating
Graham
Rinker Direct
Eastbourne
Sussex
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