Safe Loading

Subpart B - Display of Capacity Information

33 CFR SECTIONS 183.21-183.27
Revised as of July 1, 2000

Subpart B deals with the manner in which the capacity information obtained in Subpart C must be displayed. We have discussed this information at length. The results of the calculations for maximum weight capacity and persons capacity are what must be displayed on the boat’s label. The capacity information label also (in some cases) includes the maximum horsepower engine allowable on the vessel. However, the Safe Powering requirement is the subject of a separate guideline; here we simply explain the information to be included on the certification label.

The physical requirements of the label itself are contained in a different section of 33 CFR. We have included these (parts 181.5 to 183.19) in Appendix A at the end of this guideline for information on the label contents and physical properties. Parts 183.21-183.27 discuss the display of the information calculated, relative to maximum weight and number of persons allowed.

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