Table of Contents:

Overview

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Electrical

Fuel Systems

Ventilation

Safe Loading

Flotation

Flotation - Table of Contents

Introduction

Applicability

Definitions

Preconditioning

Basic Flotation

Level Flotation

Modified Level Flotation

Flotation Materials

Appendix A

Appendix B

References

List of Federal Regulations

Downloads

 

Compliance Guidelines for:

Subpart F — Flotation Requirements
For Inboard Boats, Inboard/Outdrive Boats and Airboats
Revised November, 2003

Subpart G — Flotation Requirements
For Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of More Than 2 Horsepower
Revised November, 2003

Subpart H — Flotation Requirements
For Outboard Boats Rated for Engines of 2 Horsepower or Less
Revised November, 2003

Title 33 CFR, Sections
183.101 – 183.335

 

WARNING:
This guide only addresses provisions of the Federal Regulations.
It is NOT a complete engineering manual for the design of boat systems.
It is the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure Federal Regulations
cited in this guide have not been updated or revised.

 

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