Cat 2 Feeling

[alanvdh]

Hello there,
I'm looking at a couple of boats for sale. One is a Kirie Feeling 920.
This boat is classed as a cat 2. Does this only relate to racing ( which doesn't matter to me) and if need be, can a boat be upgraded to a cat 1 ?
Thank you in advance,
Cheers,
Al

[boatman61]

No
Yes.. though costs may vary..

[Pete7]

Al, study carefully if you want to know the differences. There may also be a supplement, but this will start you off.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga07-hom...newsletter.htm

Supplement:

http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mgn_280-2.pdf

[boatman61]

Hi Pete... think that applies only to commercially operated vessels.. the coding for mass produced 'Leisure vessels' is I believe less stringent and a lower standard.. much of which appears to hang upon having stickers everywhere.

[Pete7]

Ah, yes you're right

They are as much use as a chocolate tea pot, but here they are for Al:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1.../contents/made

Pete

[alanvdh]

Hi Guys, thanks for the replies. I have however put my sights elsewhere. Looked at a Jeanneau Symphonie 32 and looking at a Kalik 33 tomorrow. My apologies for taking your time but still gratefull. Any thoughts on the Jeanneau or Kalik would of course be welcome.
Cheers,
Al