boat gone up in flames at sutton

C.Ricko · December 15, 2014

Peter who lived on the boat sadly died earlier this year, Ruth sold the boat a few weeks ago and has moved on to land..

The boat was a houseboat which did not need a BSS.

A outboard bracket was fitted recently

Jbx5 · December 15, 2014

Thanks Clive

Sorry to hear about peter.

I don't know how they managed so long on that boat especially in the depths of winter.

John

JennyMorgan · December 15, 2014

So a house-boat doesn't need a BSS, amazing!

JennyMorgan · December 15, 2014

Thanks Clive
Sorry to hear about peter.
I don't know how they managed so long on that boat especially in the depths of winter.
John

Us oldies are quite good at keeping warm in the winter

BroadScot · December 15, 2014

Us oldies are quite good at keeping warm in the winter

Yes JM, I press a button if the programmer not enough, adjust a thermostat all very technical, but it keeps me nice n warm! xmas4

xmas6 Iain.

teadaemon · December 15, 2014

So a house-boat doesn't need a BSS, amazing!

Actually, I rather suspect that they do need a BSS. To quote from the Broads Authority's website:

The National Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) applies to all boats with engines and/or cooking, heating, lighting, refrigeration and other domestic appliances, including open boats propelled by outboard motors with fixed electrical systems such as electric starts. It does not apply to open boats propelled solely by outboard motors and not fitted with any of the above appliances/systems.

No mention about an exemption for houseboats, although if it's a question that is of direct relevance to you then it might be worth asking the question.

Of course it's not just the Broads Authority that might require a BSS certificate. It may be that whoever is providing insurance for the location where the houseboat is moored requires it to have a BSS certificate.

BrundallNavy · December 15, 2014

Actually, I rather suspect that they do need a BSS. To quote from the Broads Authority's website:

No mention about an exemption for houseboats, although if it's a question that is of direct relevance to you then it might be worth asking the question.
Of course it's not just the Broads Authority that might require a BSS certificate. It may be that whoever is providing insurance for the location where the houseboat is moored requires it to have a BSS certificate.

It is only a houseboat if it's on a proper residential mooring, this boat is on a BA 24hr mooring so is classed as a boat. It also was not insured, I guess the Broads authority will be picking up the bill for removal.

Doug.

JennyMorgan · December 15, 2014

If that really is the case, Doug, then it is the toll payer, you and me, who will be picking up the tab.

CheshireCat · December 15, 2014

Hello Dug how are getting on , yes J M we will be paying not very fare but what can you say , you really should have to prove that you have insurance when we tick the box on our toll renewal form but no one checks , I have never been asked I just tick the box and away we go so sadly there will always be people who wont pay ...