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WARNING
Do not exceed maximum recommended number of persons and maximum recommended load.
Regardless of number of persons on board, total weight of persons and equipment must not
exceed maximum recommended load. Always use seat(s) / seating spaces provided.
Always load craft carefully and distribute loads appropriately to maintain design trim (approxi-
mately level). Avoid standing or placing heavy weights high up.
DESIGN CATEGORIES
A - Ocean - Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale)
and signicant wave heights of 4 meters and above, and vessels largely self-sufcient;
B - Offshore - Designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to, and including, wind force 8 and
signicant wave heights up to, and including, 4 meters may be experienced;
C - Inshore - Designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers
where conditions up to, and including, wind force 6 and signicant wave heights up to, and
including, 2 meters may be experienced;
D - Sheltered waters - Designed for voyages on small lakes, rivers, and canals where conditions up
to, and including, wind force 4 and signicant wave heights up to, and including, 0.5 meters may be
experienced.