I was speaking to a power squadron inspector about the capacity issue. Some boats do not have a capasity plackard at all.
I asked if this was against regulation and it is 'not' actually.
The coast guard however has a formula used to determine a boats capacity.
I do not remember the exact formula but it had nothing to do with seats. It was something along the lines of beam x length divided by a particular number gives you the capacity of people. I am not sure on the weight.
I am actually having a meeting and giving a talk tomorrow night with the power squadron and I will try to remember to ask.
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