Monterey 180 Edge Owner's Manual page 52

Chapter 5
Capacity
Boats less than 6.4 m (20 ft.) are required by the USCG to have a certification
plate, attached to the hull near the transom, indicating maximum person/load
capacity. The person/load capacity is determined by various USCG formulas.
Actual capacity is determined by the availability of proper seating on the boat.
Acceptable seating determines the number of passengers, not the overall
load capacity.
The capacity plate for outboard powered boats lists the
maximum horsepower that the boat can safely use. It is
unlawful to overpower a boat.
Do not exceed the USCG certified maximum capacities under
any circumstances. Overloading will reduce freeboard and
increase the likelihood of swamping, especially in heavy seas.
Overloading causes handling to become sluggish, making it
difficult to react quickly.
Overpowering on outboard-powered craft is extremely
dangerous. Overpowering will make the boat unstable and
could cause loss of control.
5-4
U.S. COAST GUARD
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
8
PERSONS OR
1600 LBS. PERSONS, MOTOR, GEAR
140 H.P. MOTOR
THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U.S. COAST
GUARD SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT
ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER:
MODEL:
DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS BELOW IS
VERIFIED. MFGR. RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL.
LOAD CAPACITY • COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
STEERING, FUEL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
INTERNATIONAL LIGHTS • BASIC FLOTATION
MANEUVERABILITY
CERTIFIED
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSN.
!
WARNING
1150
NOTICE
LBS.
OUTBOARD
POWERED
BOATS ONLY
KC-1440
Sport Boat