Impaired Operation; Load Capacity - WARRIOR BOATS Boats User Manual

Impaired Operation

CONTROL HAZARD – Federal laws prohibit operating a
boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These laws
Give special attention to the effects of alcohol and drugs while
boating. No other single factor causes so many marine accidents
and deaths. Wind, waves and sun heighten the effects of alcohol
and drugs, so your reactions may be quickly impaired.

Load Capacity


The U.S. Coast Guard requires boats less than 6.4 meters
(20 feet) to have a certification plate stating the
maximum number of persons and the maximum weight
the boat will handle safely under normal conditions.

ISO international directives require a certification plate
on boats up to 24 meters (78.7 feet).

Certification plate is attached to the hull near the helm or
transom.

Overloading violates regulations. Do not carry more
weight or passengers than indicated on the certification
plate.

The number of seats is not necessarily an indication of
the number of persons a boat can carry safely.

When boating on plane (above idle speed), carry no
more passengers than there are real seats, and insist that
passengers sit down in those seats.
The presence of the certification plate does not relieve the
owner/operator from responsibility for using common sense and
sound judgment.
Overloading, improper loading and distribution of weight are
significant causes of accidents. Give yourself an extra margin of
safety in rough water.
WARNING
are vigorously enforced.
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