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Flotation
Subpart G - Flotation Requirements for
Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of More Than 2 Horsepower
FEDERAL LAW
183.201 - Applicability
(a) This subpart applies to monohull outboard
boats that are:
(1) Less than 20 feet in length; and
(2) Rated for outboard engines of more than 2 horsepower.
(b) This subpart does not apply to sailboats,
canoes, kayaks, inflatable boats, submersibles, surface
effect vessels, amphibious vessels, and raceboats. |
Discussion:
Monohull boats under 20 feet in length and rated for more
than two horsepower must comply with the more sophisticated
flotation system called Level Flotation. The Level Flotation
system requires that the swamped boat, loaded with certain
weights representing weight capacity, part of persons capacity
and some equipment, must float in an approximately level position
and not heel past a certain angle, even when part of the passengers’
weight is on one side of the passenger carrying area. The
Level Flotation section covers
the requirements and tests to perform.
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