• Registered: 2008-08-02
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Topic: JJTaylor Contessa 26 & European certification conformity

Hi,

I'm looking for a Contessa 26 (JJTaylor), and I'm wondering how to get a European certification, as I want to come back in Europe wich such boat.

The Contessa are build under the LLoyd Spec (A1 or A100 ?), so I assume that it will not be difficult to get such conformity paper. I will try to get more information from the European authorities, but any previous similar experience is welcome.

Thanks for your response.

Regards,
Aurelien.

  • Registered: 2008-08-02
  • Posts: 4

Re: JJTaylor Contessa 26 & European certification conformity

Any idea ?
Aurelien.

  • From: Belle River, Ontario
  • Registered: 2005-03-20
  • Posts: 143

Re: JJTaylor Contessa 26 & European certification conformity

Aurelien

Try getting a hold of "ushuaia" a member of this site... he is in the Azores and he had to deal with that sort of issue, when he bought his Contessa ... maybe he can help.

jose

  • Registered: 2008-08-02
  • Posts: 4

Re: JJTaylor Contessa 26 & European certification conformity

Hi Jose,
Ok, I'll try to contact "Ushuaia" member for that. Thanks a lot, and I hope to be a proud owner of a CO26 wink
Regards,
Aurelien.

  • Registered: 2008-08-02
  • Posts: 4

Re: JJTaylor Contessa 26 & European certification conformity

Hello all,

With Jose and people of the RYA in U.K., we've taken a look to see how I can get a Recreational Craft Directive, in order to go back to France with a JJ Taylor CO26 without any troubles with the French authorities.

Here some extracts of the email I have received from the RYA :

"Basically, any craft being imported which has no CE plate, and is either a new or used product which will be imported for the first time into the EEA, then it will come under the R.C.D. and as such need to have a Post Construction Assessment (PCA)".

In order to have such Post - Construction Assessment certificate, we need the service of a consultant to be in the region (and to pay some fees...). Briefly, it is quiet difficult to import a US or CAN boat in Europe... sad

So, my idea would be to find a J. Rogers CO26 in US, or in Canada, instead of a JJ Taylor one. I don't have found yet such J. Rogers CO26in U.S., but if know someone who want to sale it, let me know smile ! I will be interested for sure.

Thanks,
Regards,
Aurelien.