How big does a boat have to be to have a capacity plate?
Federal Law mandates that all powerboats less than twenty feet in length need to carry this information in the form of a Capacity Plate. Each Capacity Plate includes the maximum number of adult persons, the maximum gross load, and the maximum size of engine, in horsepower, that your boat can legally carry.
What does the capacity plate on a car mean?
The capacity plate indicates another valuable piece of information, the maximum horsepower. This restriction applies to the engine, and cannot be exceeded.
What does a forklift capacity plate tell you?
The forklift capacity plate can tell you a great deal about how to safely service the equipment and how best to prepare your staff and facility for efficient operation. This example of a used (worn) data plate specifies a load the forklift can safely address when fitted with an attachment or operating at various mast angles.
Can a boat operator take too many people on the water?
A boat operator should never take a boat on the water with too many people or too much gear on board. Boats loaded beyond their capacity will swamp or capsize more easily and will be more difficult to control. Look for a capacity plate near the operator’s position or on the transom of the boat.
Where is the capacity plate on a boat?
Look for a capacity plate near the operator’s position or on the transom of the boat. This plate indicates the maximum weight capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely in good weather.
How do you calculate the capacity of a boat?
If you don’t have a capacity plate on your boat—which may be the case if you’re operating a small, flat-bottomed boat—you can calculate the largest safe engine size in the following way. Maximum Horsepower Calculation: Boat length x boat width = boat square footage
What is the maximum weight of a boat?
This plate indicates the maximum weight capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely in good weather. You should not exceed either the stated maximum weight capacity or the maximum number of people. Maximum weight is the combined weight of passengers, gear, and motors.
What do you need to know about a boat?
One of the most important things you need to know before setting out on the water is the maximum number of people and maximum amount of weight that your boat can safely handle. Not only is this an important safety concern, it’s also the law.