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Water&WindIndependent
since 2019
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Everything you need to arrange besides the boat itself, in one place: from insurance and licences to moorings, surveys and theft.

If we refer you to a partner who pays us a fee, we always say so. The fee never determines the order.

Boat or engine stolen?Report it to the police and tell us straight away

Security and ownership

Protecting your boat, and what to do when things go wrong.

Report theftReport it to the police and tell us; we compare your report with second-hand listings.Registration checkLook up which boat belongs to a registration mark.InsuranceTypes of cover, a short guide to choosing and an overview of insurers.

Value

Knowing what your boat is worth, for selling, trading in or insurance.

What is my boat worth?A price range based on comparable second-hand listings of the same model.Request a survey from a surveyorA valuation report, for example needed for insurance, financing or selling.

Rules on the water

What you need to be allowed to go boating, and where.

Getting a boating licenceSmall craft licence I for a boat of 15 to 25 metres, or a shorter motor boat that can go faster than 20 km/h, on rivers, canals and lakes. Small craft licence II for the same boats, also on waters such as the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea. Large pleasure craft licence II for boats of 25 to 40 metres.
Registering a fast motor boat (RDW)A fast motor boat (shorter than 20 m and faster than 20 km/h) must be registered with the RDW on almost all Dutch inland waters.
VHF radio on boardTo use a marine VHF radio you need a certificate and a registration.

Buying and owning

From the purchase to a permanent berth in the harbour.

Pre-purchase surveyHave the hull, engine and systems checked before you buy a used boat.
FinancingWhat to look out for when borrowing for a boat: term, interest and conditions.
Mooring and winter storageA permanent berth in the harbour and a dry place in winter; arrange both in time.
Boat transportBy road on your own trailer or with a transport company; mind the weight, width and driving licence.