Every Big Duck hull comes with a compliance and specification plate affixed to the transom. This plate includes the required CE / ISO numbers that are needed for registering your hull with your state's transport department. HIN codes are only supplied with powered vessels. Big Duck does not manufacture power solutions, only the hulls themselves. To confirm, there is no such issue with registering Big Duck hulls.
Thank you for setting the record straight. I was concerned, but now I understand more clearly and feel comfortable purchasing and registering with my local transport office.
Hi Andrew, here’s my experience with registering the dinghy. First of all It didn’t come with a legit Australian Builders Plate. The number that comes on the plate attached to the transom is a random serial number that does not correspond to anything. So I had to find an agent to verify i.e issue a new boat code for $91 and get a boat pink slit that is required by NSW registry to proceed with registration. Normally seller issues you with such document here in NSW. So be prepared to pay about a $100 extra on the top of what you paid to those “experienced” “Australian” (according to their website) boat sellers to be able to register you dinghy.
Ivan Panfilov OK ...... shit. Looks like I’ll be rowing mine a bit more than I expected, it’s good exercise anyway. Need to get out of this lock down first.
So I've had my BigDuck for about a year now and when I got it registered I had no issues. Just let them know it's a China make and should only take about 15mins
Andrew Degenhardt the only problem the boat doesn’t have a proper HIN and an Australian Builders Plate. You’ll need to find an agent to issue a hull identification number for extra money and this is it. Please share your experience in Vic once RTA is open over there
Ivan Panfilov not a problem, the build plate is on the inside of the transom. When I made this video, the boat was unregistered, as this was the first time I unwrapped it and I didn’t know what to expect.
@@Degenhardt450 Thanks for the reply Andrew. Yeah, I got mine this morning and was wondering if it can be registered, as the plate doesn't seem to be an Australian Builder's Plate (ABP). Which state have you registered the boat in? What did the rego authority tell you about the plate not being a standard ABP?
Every Big Duck hull comes with a compliance and specification plate affixed to the transom. This plate includes the required CE / ISO numbers that are needed for registering your hull with your state's transport department.
HIN codes are only supplied with powered vessels. Big Duck does not manufacture power solutions, only the hulls themselves.
To confirm, there is no such issue with registering Big Duck hulls.
Thank you for setting the record straight. I was concerned, but now I understand more clearly and feel comfortable purchasing and registering with my local transport office.
Hi Andrew, here’s my experience with registering the dinghy. First of all It didn’t come with a legit Australian Builders Plate. The number that comes on the plate attached to the transom is a random serial number that does not correspond to anything.
So I had to find an agent to verify i.e issue a new boat code for $91 and get a boat pink slit that is required by NSW registry to proceed with registration.
Normally seller issues you with such document here in NSW. So be prepared to pay about a $100 extra on the top of what you paid to those “experienced” “Australian” (according to their website) boat sellers to be able to register you dinghy.
Ivan Panfilov OK ...... shit. Looks like I’ll be rowing mine a bit more than I expected, it’s good exercise anyway. Need to get out of this lock down first.
So I've had my BigDuck for about a year now and when I got it registered I had no issues. Just let them know it's a China make and should only take about 15mins
Good to know, thanks for sharing.
frankie of course no problem, only thing missing is a proper HIN, so you need to find an agent to issue a new one for a $91 fee in NSW
Andrew Degenhardt the only problem the boat doesn’t have a proper HIN and an Australian Builders Plate. You’ll need to find an agent to issue a hull identification number for extra money and this is it. Please share your experience in Vic once RTA is open over there
Now you've owned for a year is it still in good order? Would you buy another one?
Yep it is still good, but I haven’t been able to use the boat as much as I would like, due to COVID-19
Hi mate, did you have any problems registering the boat? It looks it has a tricky builder's pale?
Ivan Panfilov not a problem, the build plate is on the inside of the transom. When I made this video, the boat was unregistered, as this was the first time I unwrapped it and I didn’t know what to expect.
@@Degenhardt450 Thanks for the reply Andrew. Yeah, I got mine this morning and was wondering if it can be registered, as the plate doesn't seem to be an Australian Builder's Plate (ABP). Which state have you registered the boat in? What did the rego authority tell you about the plate not being a standard ABP?
I actually haven’t registered the boat yet, VicRoads are shut down for covid, but I was assured reg wouldn’t be a problem.
@@Degenhardt450 Got it mate! I'm gonna attempt RMS NSW in a couple days to see if it's ok to have such a plate. Stay safe Andrew!
Let me know how you get on.