List 6 vs List 7 in boats

In Spain, boats are registered on different lists depending on their intended use. The most common lists for recreational boating are List 6 and List 7.

Understanding the difference between the two is fundamental to complying with maritime regulations and avoiding administrative problems.

What is list 7?

List 7 applies to recreational vessels intended exclusively for private use. These vessels may not be used for commercial or profit-making activities.

Most private boats registered in Spain belong to this category.

What is list 6?

List 6 applies to vessels intended for professional or commercial activities. This includes ships intended for nautical charter or to rent.

These types of vessels must meet additional technical and administrative requirements.

When is it necessary to change a vessel's list?

In some cases, a change of registration is necessary. This occurs, for example, when a vessel for private use is then used for professional activities such as yacht chartering.

Changing the list requires completing administrative procedures with the Maritime Authority.

List change management

Changing a vessel's registration can involve administrative and technical modifications. Therefore, it is common practice to use a specialized nautical agency to manage the process correctly.

At Gestoría del Mar we manage the change of vessel list before the maritime administration.