T.-.3 - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

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T - 3
LOADING PASSENGERS
AND GEAR
NOTE:.All.boats.under.20.feet.in.length.must.have..
a.capacity.rating.plate.showing.the.recommended.
person.capacity.as.well.as.the.maximum.capacity..
of.the.boat.including.persons.and.gear..
When.loading.your.boat,.remember.to.distribute.the.
load.evenly..Keep.the.load.low.and.do.not.overload..
The capacity plate affixed to your boat states the
maximum.load.capacity..The.plate.shows.in.pounds,.
the.amount.of.persons.and.gear.that.the.boat.will.
safely.handle.under.normal.conditions..US.Coast.
Guard.regulations.establishes.these.load.capacity.
ratings..Position.passengers.and.gear.so.that.the..
load.is.balanced..
Prelaunch and Underway - Section T
The NMMA Yacht Certification rating (indicated
by a yacht certification plate - see Preface
page ) places the responsibility on the
captain to make the determination as to the
appropriate load, load placement and number
of passengers permitted aboard the vessel.
When.loading,.always.step.into.the.boat,.never.board.
by.jumping..Have.someone.on.the.dock.pass.your.
gear aboard. Secure all gear firmly so it doesn't move
or.interfere.with.operation.of.the.boat..Passengers.
should.board.the.boat.one-at-a-time.and.be.seated..
Passengers.should.remain.seated.during.loading.of.
the.boat.to.maintain.an.even.trim..
Figure T-1: Loading Passengers and Gear
NOTICE
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