Passenger Locations; Design Categories - Quicksilver 875SD Owner's Manual

Quicksilver 875SD — General Information
Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of
persons. Regardless of the number of persons on board,
the total weight of persons and equipment must never
exceed the maximum recommended load. Always use the
seats/seating spaces provided.

4. Passenger Locations

Be aware of your footing while the boat is underway.
Slipping or falling could result in serious injury or death,
especially if the boat is in motion or in rough seas. Keep the
accommodation clean, so if movement is necessary, it will
be free of obstruction.
When people are on the working deck area for anchoring, mooring, or in emergencies, they must be
holding on and be positioned as to prevent falling overboard.
Working deck area to be used during normal operation
Working deck area to be used during anchoring, mooring and emergency operation

5. Design Categories

There are four design categories of boats based upon their ability to withstand wind and water condi-
tions:
Category A – Designed for winds that may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale – 40 knots) and a
significant wave height of 4m and above.
Category B -- Designed for winds that include up to wind force 8 (Beaufort scale – 40 knots) and
significant wave height up to and including 4m.
Category C – Designed for winds that include up to a wind force 6 (Beaufort scale – 27 knots) and
a significant wave height up to and including 2m.
Category D – Designed for winds that include up to a wind force 4 (Beaufort scale – 16 knots) and
a significant wave height up to and including 0.3m, with occasional waves of 0.5m maximum
height.
Refer to your product capacity plate for the design category of your boat.
When loading the craft, never exceed the maximum
recommended load. Always load the craft carefully and
distribute loads appropriately to maintain design trim
(approximately level), and secure loose equipment when
underway. Avoid placing heavy weights high up.
Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet. Use extreme
caution when walking on wet surfaces.
Never occupy the working decks while the boat is
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underway.