boat repowering,registration requirements

[billy67]

Can anyone please give me some information when repowering an mfc registered boat and what are the requirements regarding re registration of the new engine or engines or if it effects the boat registration from fisheries side if fitting an outboard instead of an inboard ?

[The_Gaffer]

Billy67 - I appreciate you asking the question here, and no doubt you will get a lot of answers.  And this is exactly what I mean, 'a lot of answers' when you only need one answer.  Best if you also seek the word from the authorities concerned, in this case, Fisheries.  They are the best people positioned to answer your question. They are only a phone call away. Call them on 22031211

[billy67]

ok no problem gaff thanks a lot, will call them, being a bit lazy from my side i guess  thanks for such quick response anyway i appreciate it.

[Moonwalker]

Is the 100Hp limit still in place for MFC with outboards?

[billy67]

yes it still is phoned today and mfc registered boats can only upgrade to 100hp outboard, anymore and you have to drop the mfc registration,unfortunately i have to drop my mfc reg. and register as S as i am re powering with an outboard greater than 100hp as mine is a 22ft boat well i guess regulations are regulations.

[ganni]

xi hadd b'2 caterpillars 380hp each ok imma outboard 115hp ma tistax... u le

[bigboy]

veru gann

[Accjolaman]

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[skip]

yes it still is phoned today and mfc registered boats can only upgrade to 100hp outboard, anymore and you have to drop the mfc registration,unfortunately i have to drop my mfc reg. and register as S as i am re powering with an outboard greater than 100hp as mine is a 22ft boat well i guess regulations are regulations.

At 22 feet, I would be inclined to register the boat Valletta, allowing you to leave the 12nm territorial waters. At the moment there isn't much of a reason to go MFC and with the STUPID outboard limit like you said you have no choice.

[benri]

This outboard limit is totally crap! I just cannot understand the reason why these regulations are never updated. There must be some hidden agenda somewhere!
Billy67 from experience I can tell you to really consider Skip's comments regarding registration if you intend going out of the 12nm zone

[billy67]

 i am already registered VALLETTA guys so let them have mfc registration, that's the way it is, what can one do? thanks for the info all i appreciate it,looking forward to removing the diesel engines and all the stuff, for sure i am going to miss next year's boating season i will still be busy closing all the holes and fitting my new outboards, lots of work involved and a whole lot of things for sale