Registering it and HIN etc is pretty straight forward. and marine place can give you the HIN.  Building one is a different kettle

http://fishwrecked.com/forum/my-boat-build-so-far-all-who-are-interested?page=1

Paul: Thanks for the advice. Yes, building it is a different ball game. But that's where the challenge and enjoyment will lie.  See the links below please.

Dunga: Thanks for the link. That's a magnificent build!  Dan 1 may be the guy to question as well.

The project I have in mind is much less ambitious, as it is a wood/fibreglass composite. I have no welding skills to build in aluminium, but I feel that this project is within my abilities.

Here's some info about the boat- sorry for going off-topic on my own thread.... just can't help myself!

The design:  http://www.bandbyachtdesigns.com/ec018.htm

                   http://www.proboat.com/design-challengers.html

CNC kit cutters:   http://www.woodenboatkits.com.au/services.html  (scroll down to "Marissa 18")

Some build logs:  http://messing-about.com/forums/topic/9259-marissa-18-eco-build-photos/

                          http://messing-about.com/forums/topic/8164-my-marissa/

                          http://www.ncmartec-buildingthemarissa.blogspot.com.au/

 I built my own 4.8 m ali centre console about 15 years ago and am in the process of stripping parts from it and selling it for scrap.  At the time when I built it the I saved about 3 or 4 thousand dollars.  Would I do it again.  No. I couldn't get any hull insurance only third party.  It's got no value if I wanted to sell.  But I got 15 years of a tough boat out of it.

As for the Hin. The kit manufacturer should supply you with the number as part of the kit.

Thanks for the reply Billy69.

Were there any other certification issues involved?  Ispections or surveying required?

Thanks in advance

Marius

 No problem to register it, just filled in the paperwork and lodged it. No survey or inspection as it was for private use.

If you do go down the home building road you will find that the last 5 % of the build will take 95% of the time. 

He he, isn't that the truth...  Thanks for the reply Billy69.

My old man built an aluminum boat 27 years ago. Still going strong though for insurance, after 20 years, it needs to be inspected by a surveyor every year I believe.

Swompa, thanks for the heads-up!

Envi boats have an agent in Queensland, they do a few around the 18 foot mark - check out the one below....

http://www.enviboats.com/home/the-boats/offshore/envi-19-offshore-center-console.html

 6 years past no prob with insurance or registration, not hard. but having a mate in the business to give tip was a big advantage ! mine has sealed floor & one bulk head = 2 bunged air tight sections of hull.. things have changed for boat builders having to use foam for positive floatation since i built mine ,worth planning it with the build for ease of installing if .

Pelagicyachts, there are some sweet boats in there- have bookmarked them to my favourites folder to investigate later.

Peel 166, the eggshell crate construction of the "Marissa" hull below the deck, would make it easy to fill the chambers with expending PU foam.  Thanks for the tip!

http://messing-about.com/forums/topic/9269-marissa-eco-18-went-to-europe-photos-of-build/

yeah the Envi boats are pretty cool - be a lot of work and $ in building something like that though - they have a really good builders forum too -which if nothing else will give you some insight into how some of these have been put together - which ever one you build- your going to become good friends with Epoxy ! :-)

 Bowditch is another of the ones around that seems to have a good following. Mate of mine in Gove built one and seems to be happy with it.

Thanks guys!

PM DanT on here, top bloke & he built a very impressive tub at home, would certainly help you with the legalities aspect. He has a post on here with the build, have a look

Thanks Lamby, will do.