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MONTEREY
BOATS
Operation
2.16 Maximum Capacities Plate
Coast Guard rules require boats less than 20 feet
(6 meters) to display a gross weight and person-
capacity plate provided by the manufacturer.
Boat manufacturers in the National Marine Manu-
facturers Association (NMMA) program will display
a gross weight and person-capacity plate on boats
up to 26 feet (7.9 meters).
The person/load capacity is determined by the
US Coast Guard. The capacity plate is usually
located near the helm in clear view of the opera-
tor. The limits indicated on the capacity plate are
enforceable by law. Occupant seating charts in
Appendix H show the proper seating position for
you and your passengers on boats less than 26
feet (7.9 Meters).
You should never exceed the “U.S. Coast
Guard Maximum Capacities” indicated on the
capacity plate.
indicating compliance with the NMMA and U.S.
Coast Guard requirements.
Typical 218SS Capacity Plate
Note that the plate shown is for reference purposes only.
Always refer to the capacity plate on your boat for actual
maximum load capacities and persons.
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