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✅ It's official: legal charter of List 7 boats comes into force
⚓ A new era for recreational boat owners After months of waiting and rumors, it’s official: from August 15, 2025, you can legally charter your List 7 boat for a limited period, thanks to the approval of Royal Decree 339/2024 and the publication of the final procedure by the General Directorate of Merchant Marine (DGMM). This is a historic change in Spanish maritime regulations that opens new opportunities for private boat owners, allowing them to monetize their vessel during the months they don’t use it… 100% legally.
August 7, 2025
Charter your boat: Everything you need to know about the new temporary use change
Do you have a boat that you only use occasionally and have thought about making it profitable? The good news is that the future Royal Decree modifying merchant marine regulations will open new possibilities for recreational boat owners in Spain. An opportunity for boat owners The draft Royal Decree (in process as of January 2025) will allow a revolutionary change: boats registered in list 7 (private use) may temporarily switch to commercial use for a maximum of 3 consecutive months per year.
April 24, 2025