European rules for a small boat builder...

[Grant Nelson]

Hi,
I am designing small boats, say 3 or more meters. I also want to build a few for clients. I have tried to understand what I might have to do in regard to ISO and CE rules and regulations, but it looks like a ton of work and costs. There are a lot of small boat builders in Europe I would guess. How do they do this? Any concrete instructions, etc. would be much appreciated!!!
Grant

[Alik]

Grant, for such small boats certification is simple and can be done by testing. One needs to arrange Owner's Manual, GA drawings; check-lists will be filled by inspector. Stability and flotation tests would be required; scantlings are not required.

Actually there are few options. The procedures are presented in RSG guidelines.

[daiquiri]

Originally Posted by Alik

Actually there are few options. The procedures are presented in RSG guidelines.

http://www.rsg.be/

Requires a free registration before consulting and downloading the documentation.

[gonzo]

The CE certification is pretty straightforward. There are several options given for testing or meeting standards. You can also provide alternate means of meeting standards.

[Grant Nelson]

Thanks all, there are a ton of documents there...and versions... any pointers to the key ones I should look at. Also I see that I still would need to go to a local CE certification authority... any idea how much they would charge for a one off boat, built for sale?

[TeddyDiver]

Smallish vessels like you intended can be "self certified" by the manufacturer..