Flotation - Table of Contents

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Flotation - Table of Contents

Introduction
Applicability
	Subpart F -	(183.101-183.114)
		Inboard Boats, Inboard/Outdrive Boats, and Airboats
	Subpart G -	(183.201-183.235)
		Outboard Boats Rated for More Than 2 HP
	Subpart H -	(183.301-183.335)
		Outboard Boats Rated for 2 HP or Less
Definitions
	Subpart F -	Flotation Requirements for Inboards, Sterndrives and Airboats
	Subpart G -	Flotation Requirements for Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of More Than 2 Horsepower
	Subpart H -	Flotation Requirements for Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of 2 Horsepower or Less
Preconditioning
	Subpart F -	Inboard Boats, Inboard/Outdrive (Sterndrive) and Airboats
	Subpart G -	Outboard Boats Rated for More Than 2 Horsepower 17
	Subpart H -	Flotation Requirements for Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of 2 Horsepower or Less
Basic Flotation
	Example of Basic Flotation Calculations
	Summary of Basic Flotation Performance Requirements
Level Flotation
	Example of Level Flotation Calculations
	Summary of Level Flotation Requirements and Tests
Modified Level Flotation
	Example of Modified Flotation Calculations
	Summary of Modified Flotation Requirements and Tests
Flotation Materials
	Requirements
	Flotation Material Tests
	Installation Requirements
Appendix A
	33 CFR Part 183, Table 4: Weights (Pounds) of Outboard Motor and Related Equipment for Various Horsepower Ratings
Appendix B
	33 CFR Subpart H, Figures 2-13
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