sorry to take this thread off at a slight tangent, but W's comments have got me a bit concerned too.

In the UK we're not required to have orange sidelights or a striped plate on the mast. Also, although the boat is 2.5m wide, my trailer is about 2.54m wide due to the hull supports and the tie-down loops. It's never been a problem in the UK (yes I have been stopped and checked) and also wonder if the Dutch might require brakes on a trailer as large as ours, even though it doesn't actually weigh all that much?

Do these Dutch rules apply to visitors as well or just Dutch registered vehicles? Can I find these rules anywhere on the web (in ENGLISH)?