Max Capacity
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Channel Surfing
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The law that requires that label on a boat is only for 20' and smaller vessels if I recall correctly.
"Under the U.S. Coast Guard Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, boats less than 20 feet powered with an inboard, outboard, or stern drive engine manufactured after November 1, 1972, must display a capacity plate defining the safe load limits. This plate must be mounted where you can see it when preparing to get underway."
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"Under the U.S. Coast Guard Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, boats less than 20 feet powered with an inboard, outboard, or stern drive engine manufactured after November 1, 1972, must display a capacity plate defining the safe load limits. This plate must be mounted where you can see it when preparing to get underway."
Boat Capacities: BoatUS Foundation
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SKing
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- Fusako
Rule of thumb
Number of people =
(boat length (ft.) × boat width (ft.))÷ 15 @150lb er person. In good weather.
So 20 people.
But in my experience with a C30CB, 3 to 4 couples is our max if your out for the day just because ist no fun if you can't move around.
If your just going from a to b then I have packed the cockpit with everybodys camping gear and 12 people on board.
If you're still figuring out your boat, less is more until you're comfortable.
Number of people =
(boat length (ft.) × boat width (ft.))÷ 15 @150lb er person. In good weather.
So 20 people.
But in my experience with a C30CB, 3 to 4 couples is our max if your out for the day just because ist no fun if you can't move around.
If your just going from a to b then I have packed the cockpit with everybodys camping gear and 12 people on board.
If you're still figuring out your boat, less is more until you're comfortable.
Ok makes sense, thanks a lot!
Seadavey
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- Dean Stanley
I agree with everything SKing says. 20 is the max number for coast guard requirements. I have had 10 adults and boat handles it well but elbow room was tough. If you have several people and gear in cockpit, try to keep engine running until you can off load some weight. The concern here is potential introduction of seawater through exhaust and filling your muffler lift and then into engine while engine is shut off. Not likely but another thing to think about as captain.