Licence-free boats
Without a powerboat licence you may helm a boat with an engine of up to 10 kW, about 13.6 hp. Among GRAND boats these are the smallest Silver Line tenders: with a 9.9 hp engine they plane with two or three people on board.
Licence-free boats GRAND
S370 N
3,70 mLength
1,85 mBeam
30 HPMax. power
10–30 HPRecommended power
0,43–0,46 mTube diameter
95 kgWeight
5Number of people
600 kgLoad capacity
S: 15 in / 381 mmTransom height
CCE category
S330 L
- 3,30 mLength
- 1,69 mBeam
- 25 HPMax. power
- 10–25 HPRecommended power
- 0,43 mTube diameter
- 84,9 kgWeight
- 4Number of people
- 580 kgLoad capacity
- S: 15 in / 381 mmTransom height
- CCE category
S330 S
- 3,30 mLength
- 1,69 mBeam
- 25 HPMax. power
- 10–25 HPRecommended power
- 0,43 mTube diameter
- 84 kgWeight
- 4Number of people
- 580 kgLoad capacity
- S: 15 in / 381 mmTransom height
- CCE category
S330
- 3,30 mLength
- 1,69 mBeam
- 25 HPMax. power
- 5–25 HPRecommended power
- 0,43 mTube diameter
- 63 kgWeight
- 4Number of people
- 580 kgLoad capacity
- S: 15 in / 381 mmTransom height
- CCE category
S300 L
- 3,00 mLength
- 1,67 mBeam
- 15 HPMax. power
- 9,8–15 (20) HPRecommended power
- 0,43 mTube diameter
- 77,4 kgWeight
- 4Number of people
- 520 kgLoad capacity
- S: 15 in / 381 mmTransom height
- CCE category
S300 S
- 3,00 mLength
- 1,67 mBeam
- 15 HPMax. power
- 9,8–15 (20) HPRecommended power
- 0,43 мTube diameter
- 77 kgWeight
- 4Number of people
- 520 kgLoad capacity
- S: 15 in / 381 ммTransom height
- CCE category
S300
- 3,00 mLength
- 1,67 mBeam
- 15 HPMax. power
- 5–15 HPRecommended power
- 0,43 mTube diameter
- 56 kgWeight
- 4Number of people
- 520 kgLoad capacity
- S: 15 in / 381 mmTransom height
- CCE category
S275
- 2,75 mLength
- 1,55 mBeam
- 10 HPMax. power
- 2,5–10 HPRecommended power
- 0,40 mTube diameter
- 53 kgWeight
- 3Number of people
- 440 kgLoad capacity
- S: 15 in / 381 mmTransom height
- DCE category
What the rules say
The 10 kW limit comes from Article 37a of the Polish Inland Navigation Act and the regulation on water tourism. The exemption for yachts up to 13 m and 75 kW only covers craft whose speed is limited by design to 15 km/h, which outboard RIBs do not meet. At sea further limits may apply, e.g. on distance from the shore, so check the current rules for your waters before setting out.
Which engine to choose
The usual choice is a 9.9 hp engine, the most powerful that fits the limit. For a tender 5–6 hp is enough. You will find each model's recommended power on its page and can choose the engine in the Yamaha engines section.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to drive a RIB?
No, with an engine of up to 10 kW (about 13.6 hp). The same tenders take stronger engines, e.g. the S370 N up to 30 hp, but then a powerboat licence is required. Full answer →
Does a licence-free boat have to be registered?
No, if it is up to 7.5 m long with an engine of up to 15 kW (about 20 hp). Registration is then voluntary, though useful e.g. when travelling abroad. Full answer →
How many people can a licence-free RIB take?
From 3 (S275) to 5 people (S370 N). With a small engine, carry fewer people so the boat gets on the plane. Full answer →
Not sure which model to choose?
Configure your boat in 3D and see the price with a Yamaha engine straight away, or call us and we will advise you.