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LOADING & CAPACITY PLATES
The terms loading and capacity relate to the weight of
people, fuel and gear that can be safely carried. The
safe load of a boat in terms of people depends on a
number of characteristics, including hull volume and
dimension, the weight of the engine and, if an outboard,
how is it mounted. The number of seats in a boat is not
an indication of the number of people it can safely carry.
Capacity plates can generally be found on the inside
transom, or next to the helm station.
Capacity plates should never be removed, altered, or
tampered with. While it is not a Federal violation for a
boat owner to exceed the listed capacities, many states
do have statutes prohibiting the carriage of people and
gear in excess of the stated capacity, or the installation
of a motor that exceeds the recommended horse power
limit. Also, you may void your insurance policy if you are
found to have exceeded the limits stated on your
capacity plate.
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If your vessel does not have a capacity plate what is the rule of thumb for estimating the maximum number of persons you should carry?
vessel length (ft.) multiplied by vessel width (ft.) divided by 15
Under which circumstance may the Maximum Person Capacity of a vessel be exceeded?
The maximum person capacity can be exceeded if the vessel is 26ft or longer.
Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a vessel less than 20 feet in length must have what?
It must have a capacity plate.
What type boat must have capacity plate?
A 20 ft long or less boat must have a capacity plate.
What type of boat must have capacity plate?
A 20 ft long or less boat must have a capacity plate.
On outboard boats the capacity plate provides a horsepower rating. What does this rating mean?
What type of boat must have a capacity plate
What does the boat capacity plate indicate?
the safe load carrying capacity
What will happen to the capacity of a parallel plate capacitor in which a conductor plate is introduced?
it decreases...............
What useful information can be found on a capacity plate?
No
How do you calculate plate size for ellipsoidal head of a pressure vessel?
1.15d+2sf
What is being transported by the barge the vessel pulled by tugboats?
Such a vessel can transport just about anything, as long as the barge has enough space and carrying capacity.
What is being transported by the barge (vessel pulled by tugboats)?
Such a vessel can transport just about anything, as long as the barge has enough space and carrying capacity.
