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OFFSHORE ANGLING => General Offshore Angling Discussion => Topic started by: sea sick on April 17, 2011, 07:26:48 PM

Title: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: sea sick on April 17, 2011, 07:26:48 PM

Hi Guys

can we discuss, getting your boat sea worthy here.
what is needed as in safety equipment and all relevant aspects.


thanks
ss

Title: Re: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: Cam Mundy on April 17, 2011, 07:41:37 PM

SS on the SAMSA website you'll find everything you need for every  category from inland to offshore 

Title: Re: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: MIKE PIKE on April 17, 2011, 07:51:39 PM

Ah..... Cam Mundy beat me to it www.samsa.org (http://www.samsa.org) has all the info regarding all aspects of boating from freshwater to off-shore , all the various catergories and saftey equipment etc it is quite a lot to go through and is downloadable in pdf format as well, im sure all the off-shore guys will climb in and help you out if you get stuck ....  (clap)  congrats on the boat and good luck.

Title: Re: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: sea sick on April 17, 2011, 07:59:39 PM

Cam

dankie

the link to SAMSA

http://www.samsa.org.za/ (http://www.samsa.org.za/)



Cam, i will look at the website, what is the going rate when a boat is taken to a boat shop that states they do
registering of boat etc.

ss

Title: Re: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: Capt. Hook on April 17, 2011, 11:15:50 PM

Quote from: sea sick on April 17, 2011, 07:59:39 PM

Cam

dankie

the link to SAMSA

http://www.samsa.org.za/ (http://www.samsa.org.za/)


Cam, i will look at the website, what is the going rate when a boat is taken to a boat shop that states they do
registering of boat etc.

ss

Don't take it to the shop, you are most likely to get smoked. Do it yourself.

Title: Re: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: sea sick on April 17, 2011, 11:54:17 PM

kort en kragtig, hey mike

dankie

Title: Re: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: Cam Mundy on April 18, 2011, 08:57:20 AM

SS if you need help getting your gear together and having the seworthy done speak to my brother he can order the flares and other kit for you and doesn't charge the world we can also have your inspection and certification done for you here in the vaal triangle which isn't far from you.

Title: Re: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: sea sick on April 18, 2011, 09:03:01 AM

thanks cam

Title: Re: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: sea sick on April 18, 2011, 12:19:34 PM

Guys

went by Nigel Boat and Camping and got a list of safety equipment needed for Category C an D.

Obviously i do not need all equipment but will post the complete list here, for everyone to see.

ss

Title: Re: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: sea sick on April 18, 2011, 12:28:30 PM

Safety Equipment list forCat C & D

alternative steering
approved life jackets
hand held red distress flares        (2 needed)
red rocket parachute flares           ( 2 needed)
orange smoke marker                   (1 needed)
sound signaling device
29Mhz radio
antenna
magnetic compass
fire extinguisher                             1 per engine 1,5 kg powder
capsize rope                                  3* length of boat
drogue  sea anchor                      1
anchor                                          1
anchor rope 100 meters
chain              3 meters
capsize bottel
space blankets 2
first aid kit
orange id sheet

optional
pvc safety equipment bag



so there is the list.

so is there anyone on this site, who wants me to support them?
let me know

thanks
ss     

Title: Re: getting youir boat certified "sea worthy"
Post by: Capt. Hook on April 18, 2011, 12:31:26 PM

Quote from: sea sick on April 18, 2011, 12:28:30 PM

Safety Equipment list forCat C & D

alternative steering
approved life jackets
hand held red distress flares        (2 needed)
red rocket parachute flares           ( 2 needed)
orange smoke marker                   (1 needed)
sound signaling device
29Mhz radio
antenna
magnetic compass
fire extinguisher                             1 per engine 1,5 kg powder
capsize rope                                  3* length of boat
drogue  sea anchor                      1
anchor                                          1
anchor rope 100 meters
chain              3 meters
capsize bottel
space blankets 2
first aid kit
orange id sheet

optional
pvc safety equipment bag



so there is the list.

so is there anyone on this site, who wants me to support them?
let me know

thanks
ss     

You only require the sound signaling device if you intend fishing South of Mossel Bay