"Nghost" wrote in message ...
Most inland waterways require a permit of some sort, but many do not
require a safety certificate for open boats (eg the Thames).
Get insurance not only incase it is stolen but also chopping up a swimmer
with your prop can be expensive.
make sure every one in the boat has a buoyancy aid, or life jacket.
I have an outboard lock, and a good quality chain type cycle lock.
Welcome to the world of boating hope you have as much fun as I have.

Thanks Nghost, it looks like insurance will be around £80 a year, but I've
loads more insurance sites to check yet. Re chopping up swimmers, I've seen
that happen in my days as a medic. Not nice, though the victim survived.
She'd been sitting on the prow of a boat, it hit a wave, she went over the
prow and the boat went over her.