Boat Safety Scheme Examination - Thames

[RobbyJ]

I will shortly be getting a new boat, well new to me anyway. It's an 18ft bowrider with a Mercruiser 3.0 inboard.

I need to get it through the Boat Safety Scheme Examination for use on the Thames but I don't really know what's required and I can't find a simplistic explanation/check list anywhere. For example do I need a fitted fire extinguisher system or will handhelds suffice, if so what size etc.

Can anyone point me in the right direction please?

[RobbyJ]

Thanks, and yes I'd seen that. It's a 166 page document that's hardly layman friendly.

I'll just check over what I can and hope it passes, if not I'll rectify the failures and retest. Much easier than trying to make that user friendly.

[RobbyJ]

Badda said:

https://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/media/131057/2013...

First google hit unless I’m. Using something.

Sorry hadn't found that one, now that is useful. I'll have a read.

[RobbyJ]

Yep that's spot on, thank you.

[RobbyJ]

Many thanks Simpo, that's really useful.

I've been boating on the Thames in small boats and pre-BSS in bigger boats. I've rescued people from the water twice after boats have exploded and it's no joke. I want to do it right and keep my family safe.

[RobbyJ]

Oh ouch, not a great week to be in a floating plastic fantastic from a heat perspective! It sure is nice around there.

I meant to say I've been boating on the Thames since I was 13 and lived next to the river Loddon, sadly now it's a drive to the marina not a walk to the end of the garden.

[RobbyJ]

Ouch, that does not look accidental!