Boat Design Categories
C
D
ISO 6185 part ‑ The ISO 6185 part standard defines the power
rating for the boat. The following table shows these power ratings.
ISO 6185 Part Categories
Part 1: Type ll
Part 2: Type V
Part 3: Type VII
GENERAL INFORMATION
Navigation
Inshore
Sheltered waters
Powered boats not exceeding 4.5 kw (6 hp)
Powered boats of 4.5 to 15 kw (6 to 20 hp)
Powered boats of 15 kw and greater (20 hp +)
Wind Force and Wave Height
Designed for voyages in coastal
waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes
and rivers where conditions may
experience wind force 6 (Beaufort
scale) and wave heights up to
2 m (6.5 ft.).
Designed for voyages on sheltered
coastal waters, small bays, small
lakes, rivers, and canals where
conditions may experience wind
force 4 (Beaufort scale) and wave
heights up to 0.5 m (1.5 ft.).
Powered Boat Rating
18