Loading - Bella 530 HT Owner's Manual

23. Loading

The maximum recommended load for the boat can be calculated as follows:
a) the total weight of persons on board (the default mass of an adult is 75 kg and of a child
37.5 kg).
b) basic equipment xxx kg
c) consumable liquids (fresh water, fuel etc.) in portable containers xxx kg
d) consumable liquids (fresh water, fuel etc.) in permanently installed tanks xxx kg (filled to
the maximum capacity)
e) dry provisions and other stores xxx kg
f) a life raft or a dinghy, when such is meant to be carried.
The recommended load includes only the weight components mentioned above.
When loading the craft, never exceed the maximum recommended load. Always load
the craft carefully and distribute loads appropriately to maintain the designed trim
(approximate level). Avoid placing heavy weights high up.
Do not take more persons on board than recommended. The overall weight of persons
must not exceed the load limitations irrespective of their number. Passengers should
always be seated when the boat is in motion.
530 HT
Figure 1. Passenger seats in different boat models (with max. number of passengers).
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