Certificate RCDP000007G

Common issues

• Gelcoat or hull osmosis blistering on GRP hulls after prolonged water immersion
• Corrosion or seizure of through-hull fittings and seacocks
• Steering cable or hydraulic wear affecting control response
• Fuel system hose deterioration, particularly with ethanol-blended fuels
• Bilge pump or float switch failure allowing water accumulation
• Corrosion at battery terminals and electrical connectors in a damp bilge environment
• Buoyancy foam or compartment degradation reducing reserve buoyancy

Inspection checklist

• Check hull for cracks, blistering or impact damage below and above the waterline
• Inspect all through-hull fittings and seacocks for corrosion and free operation
• Function test bilge pumps and float switches
• Check the steering system for play, cable condition or hydraulic leaks
• Inspect fuel system hoses, tank and vents for leaks or degradation
• Check navigation lights, wiring and battery/terminal condition
• Verify safety equipment (lifejackets, fire extinguisher, flares) is in date and matches the craft's RCD design category
• Check accessible buoyancy compartments/foam for degradation
• Confirm the CE/RCD identification plate and hull identification number (HIN) are legible and match the craft's papers

Service intervals

Typical wear limits

Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.

Critical spares

• Seacock/through-hull fitting seals
• Bilge pump and float switch
• Steering cable, or hydraulic hose set on hydraulic steering
• Fuel hose and filter
• Navigation light units/bulbs

Safety

• Loss of buoyancy or stability if hull or compartments are compromised - do not operate with known hull damage
• Fuel system leakage in an enclosed engine space - fire/explosion risk
• Electrical short-circuit risk from corroded connections near fuel or bilge areas

Class survey

Deviation from order data: the supplied category/type ('Yacht/Boat DNV-Approved (Review)', 'Yacht & Boat Equipment') do not describe an item of shipboard equipment - the underlying record is a DNV Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) certificate, number RCDP000007G, issued to boatbuilder Martin Haake, Boot Bremen. The 'RCDP' prefix and builder identity indicate this most likely covers an individual pleasure/work craft assessed against the EU RCD (possibly a post-construction assessment), not a purchasable equipment item. This entry therefore addresses generic bauart-typical small-craft hull and systems checks rather than a specific certified scope, which could not be confirmed from the data supplied - verify the exact certified scope against the DNV RCD register before treating this as a standard equipment page.