Capacity/Capacity Plate Question

BroadHopper · 05-27-2015, 12:30 PM

my neighbor has a 12 person capacity 'toon and was cited for having 13. He claim that he was not a passenger, he was the skipper and the plate specifically stated passengers. Didn't go well with the officer and he was madder than heck and called the powers to be! Last I knew he lost.

Funny thing is he calls the marine patrol whenever he sees an infraction in rules. Yet, he does not practice what he preaches.

VitaBene · 05-27-2015, 02:03 PM

Remember that vessels over 26' in length do not carry a capacity plate. A vessel that size may, or may not, be "yacht certified" by NMMA.

Knomad · 05-27-2015, 03:12 PM

The maximum number of people your boat can carry safely in good weather is 11. That is also the maximum legal number of persons your boat can carry.

Phantom · 05-27-2015, 04:06 PM

and the debate begins !!

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Happy Gourmand · 05-27-2015, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

and the debate begins !!

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What's the debate? Nothing wishy-washy about it. The plate says MAXIMUM CAPACITY 11 PERSONS. The OP will be cited if he/she is stopped by the MP with more than 11 persons.

Phantom · 05-27-2015, 04:33 PM

I am not at the Marina but I am almost certain mine is similar to this web capture and the key word is "OR"

Phantom · 05-27-2015, 04:36 PM

Now this is confusing as Heck --

One "Official website states you cannot exceed "either" the person count or weight ..... another says you can

Your boat should have a capacity plate that tells you how many persons or pounds you can have on the boat. Manufacturers typically assume the weight of each person to be 150 pounds, so if you are taking small children or heavier adults, you need to adjust the number of people you can take. The capacity plate will also tell you the horsepower recommendations.

http://www.safeboatingcard.com/Manua...Chapter1_3.jsp

Another interesting fact is this question / debate came up in 2010 in this very Forum with no conclusion
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=10520

and Finally -- seems there are different versions of the Capacity plate. The below would indicate Max number of people as Gourmand indicates

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Phantom · 05-27-2015, 04:49 PM

woops forgot pic

Nautique2001 · 05-28-2015, 10:42 AM

The capacity plate on my 11' Boston Whaler always makes me laugh:

"2.5 persons" or a poundage that I forget.

Where, the family joke has run for almost 40 years, do we find that 1/2 a person?

05-27-2015, 12:30 PM	#1
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	The above is correct my neighbor has a 12 person capacity 'toon and was cited for having 13. He claim that he was not a passenger, he was the skipper and the plate specifically stated passengers. Didn't go well with the officer and he was madder than heck and called the powers to be! Last I knew he lost. Funny thing is he calls the marine patrol whenever he sees an infraction in rules. Yet, he does not practice what he preaches. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-27-2015, 04:06 PM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	and the debate begins !! . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-27-2015, 04:33 PM	#6
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	I am not at the Marina but I am almost certain mine is similar to this web capture and the key word is "OR" Attached Images __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-27-2015, 04:36 PM	#7
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	Now this is confusing as Heck -- One "Official website states you cannot exceed "either" the person count or weight ..... another says you can Your boat should have a capacity plate that tells you how many persons or pounds you can have on the boat. Manufacturers typically assume the weight of each person to be 150 pounds, so if you are taking small children or heavier adults, you need to adjust the number of people you can take. The capacity plate will also tell you the horsepower recommendations. http://www.safeboatingcard.com/Manua...Chapter1_3.jsp Another interesting fact is this question / debate came up in 2010 in this very Forum with no conclusion http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=10520 and Finally -- seems there are different versions of the Capacity plate. The below would indicate Max number of people as Gourmand indicates . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-27-2015, 04:49 PM	#8
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	woops forgot pic Attached Images __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-27-2015, 02:03 PM	#2
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,644 Thanks: 1,718 Thanked 1,662 Times in 861 Posts	Remember that vessels over 26' in length do not carry a capacity plate. A vessel that size may, or may not, be "yacht certified" by NMMA.

05-27-2015, 03:12 PM	#3
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	The maximum number of people your boat can carry safely in good weather is 11. That is also the maximum legal number of persons your boat can carry.

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05-28-2015, 10:42 AM	#9
Nautique2001 Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 28 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Common sense vs. regulations The capacity plate on my 11' Boston Whaler always makes me laugh: "2.5 persons" or a poundage that I forget. Where, the family joke has run for almost 40 years, do we find that 1/2 a person?

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