T&T: French Canals/Atlantic piggyback transit

[Roger Bingham]

Kevin Kearney wrote -

> Our boat is 42 years old and Import tax should be modest--and If/when we
> sell-it will bring more dollors in Europe.

Hi Kevin

Unless your boat meets the requirements of EU RCD (Recreational Craft
Directive) it cannot be placed on the market in Europe.
This is the real pain behind market protectionism passed-off as "product
safety measures" & "consumer protection".

I am quite sure that a modern boat manufactured to USCG and ABYC standards
is no less safe than one made to EU RCD standards.

It's a real shame, we are desperately short of quality used trawlers in
UK/Europe and there are hundreds in the US/Canada.

Regards

Roger Bingham
France