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Flotation
Subpart H - Flotation Requirements for
Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of 2 Horsepower or Less
FEDERAL LAW
183.301 - Applicability
(a) This subpart applies to monohull outboard
boats that are:
(1) Less than 20 feet in length; and
(2) Rated for manual propulsion or outboard engines
of 2 horsepower or less.
(b) This subpart does not apply to sailboats,
canoes, kayaks, inflatable boats, submersibles, surface
effect vessels, amphibious vessels, and raceboats. |
Discussion:
Manually propelled boats and boats rated for outboard engines
of 2 HP or less must comply with the Modified Level Flotation
requirements. As the name suggests, Modified Level Flotation
is similar to Level Flotation, but with variations in the
persons weight and capacity weight numbers. Section 6.0 discusses
the calculations, tests and other requirements.
NOTE:
Level Flotation may also be applied to inboard boats, outboard
boats of less than 2 HP, and non-powered boats. Nothing in
the regulation says that a boat may not be manufactured to
comply with a flotation system superior to the one required.
These are only minimum requirements. Many manufacturers choose
to install Level Flotation in boats that do not require it.
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