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Disclaimer: I am not a spokesperson for the US Coast Guard or ABYC. For an official interpretation of regulations or standards you must contact the US Coast Guard or other organization referenced.. More..... |
I developed an E-course in Capacity and Flotation for Boat Builders, for Professional Boat Builder Magazine. They no longer offer it. In addition to these web pages I am offering it as an e-book. Go to Ike's Store to see more | I also have a perfect companion to the Capacity and Flotation Course. It is an excel spreadsheet that does the calculations to determine the amount of Flotation needed. Easy to use. Go to Ike's Store to see more |
Safe Loading - testing For CapacityHow to test a boat to determine safe load and number of passengers.The slide show depicts how a boat is tested for maximum weight capacity. These were taken at the US Coast Guard's testing facility in Solomon's Island Maryland during a training session for Coast Guard employees, the contractor that performs the testing, and the contractor that conducts visits to boat manufacturers.
Boat Testing SlideshowClick on the arrows to page forward or back. copyright https://newboatbuilders.com 2010 All Rights Reserved Revised 03/062019 | ||
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