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EU Recreational Craft Directive Explanation
Module B
A notified body (R.I.N.A., 12, Via Corsica, Genoa 16128, Italy) to ascertain compliance with the essential health
and safety requirements of the EU Recreational Craft Directive (94/25/EC) has inspected a specimen of each
Sealine boat type.
Module C
The Declaration of Conformity declares that each boat is in conformity with the type as described in the EC type
examination certificate and lists the standards applied.
The design categories applicable are defined in the EU Recreational Craft Directive as:-
Category A “Ocean” : Craft designed for extended voyages where conditions experienced may exceed
wind force 8 (Beaufort Scale) and include significant wave heights of 4m, for vessels that
Are largely self-sufficient.
Category B “Offshore” : Craft designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to and including wind
force 8 and significant wave heights up to and including 4m may be experienced.
Category C “Inshore” : Craft designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and
rivers, where conditions up to and including wind force 6 and significant wave heights up to
and including 2m may be experienced.
Category D “Sheltered Waters” : Craft designed for voyages on small lakes, rivers and canals, where
conditions up to and including wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to and including
0.5m may be experienced.
A maximum load = 1,600 Kg has been used for assessing stability and buoyancy comprising :-
Crew mass (at 75Kg per person) 600 Kg
fuel, fresh water, other fluids to maximum tank capacity 675 Kg
provisions and personal effects 200 Kg
optional additional equipment 055 Kg
inflatable liferaft(s) 030 Kg
other small craft carried aboard 040 Kg
Total Maximum Load 1600 Kg
This assessment has been made assuming that:-
the boat in the Light Craft Condition has a mass of 4,400 Kg
This boat has been given Design Category B with a crew limit of 8 in accordance with ISO 12217-1. This Category
is considered to be suitable for use in waves up to 4m significant height and a typical steady wind force of Beaufort
Force 8 or less, subject to :-
• the crew having suitable skill and experience
• satisfactory maintenance of the boat and equipment.
Users of this boat are advised that:-
• all crew should receive suitable training
• the boat should not carry more than the Maximum Load
• bilge water should be kept to a minimum
• stability is reduced by any weight added high up
• in rough weather, hatches, lockers and doorways should be closed to minimise risk of water ingress
• stability may be reduced when towing or lifting heavy weights using the crane
All Sealine Boats are being updated & improved constantly, therefore although every endeavour has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information in this handbook, no liability can be accepted for any omissions or discrepancies that may occur
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