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1.7 Manufacturer’s Plate
The manufacturer’s plate on the companionway bulkhead starboard is a requirement of the
EC Directive, giving certain data which are explained here.
Explanation of the information required by the Directive:
A Design Category A: High Sea
Maximum Load This weight indication includes. persons, supplies,
food supplies, water, fuel and personal equipment
Max. No of Persons Maximum number of persons, recommended by the
(6, in this case) manufacturer, when the boat is located in a maritime area
corresponding to its design category.
Max. Equipment Maximum weight of personal equipment
(200 kg, in this case)
0098 CE Sign indicating that the boat was built according to the
requirements of the Directive. The succession of numbers is
the reference number of the certifying institute, in this case the
Germanische Lloyd (see Statement of Conformity).