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Load Capacity
Never carry more weight or passengers than indicated on the certication
plate, regardless of weather or water conditions.
The boat can capsize, swamp or sink.
DANGER
!
If present, the capacity information plate (located near the helm) indicates maximum weight and
number of persons your boat can handle under calm sea conditions. Do not exceed the load capacities
stated. The number of people on board must be reduced if you go out in poor weather and rough water.
The type of capacity plate will vary dependant upon the local governing authority.
• United States – The United States Coast Guard provides specic numbers for passenger capac-
ity or cargo weight for recreational vessels up to 20' (6.1 meters). NMMA provides capacity for boats
under 26' (7.9 meters).
• Canada – Transport Canada provides specic numbers for passenger capacity or cargo weight for
recreational vessels up to 6 meters (19.7').
• Australia – The Australian Transport Council provides specic numbers for passenger capacity and
cargo weight for all recreational vessels.
• European Union – CE regulations provide specic information for passenger capacity and cargo
weight for all recreational vessels.
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
PERSONS OR 850 LBS
THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U.S. COAST GUARD SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION
1400
LBS. PERSONS, MOTOR GEAR
U.S. COAST GUARD
64
H.P. MOTOR
DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS IS VERIFIED.
MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL.
MANUFACTURER : BAYLINER MARINE LAKE FOREST, IL
MODEL: 16 Element
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSN
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Capacity Plate (Domestic Certication)
Maximum Number
of Passengers
Maximum Load
Capacity
Capacity Plate (International Certication)
Design
Category
Maximum Number
of Passengers
Maximum
Load
Capacity
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