Load Capacity; Design Category - Sea Ray 260 Sundancer Owner's Manual

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Never carry more weight or passengers than indicated
on the certification plate, regardless of weather or
water conditions.
The boat can capsize, swamp or sink.
If present the capacity information plate, located
near the helm indicates maximum weight and
number of persons your boat can handle under calm
sea conditions. Do not exceed the load capacities
stated. The number of people on board must be
reduced if you go out in poor weather and rough
water.
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The type of capacity plate will vary dependant upon
the local governing authority.
A. United States – The United States Coast Guard
only provides specific numbers for passenger
capacity or cargo weight for recreational vessels
up to 20', (6.1 meters). NMMA provides capacity
for boats under 26' (7.9 meters).
B. Canada – Transport Canada only provides
specific numbers for passenger capacity or
cargo weight for recreational vessels up to
6 meters (19.7').
C. Australia – The Australian Transport Council
provides specific numbers for passenger
capacity and cargo weight for all recreational
vessels.
D. European Union – CE regulations provide
specific information for passenger capacity and
cargo weight for all recreational vessels.
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There are four design categories of boats based
upon their ability to withstand wind and sea or water
conditions:
A. Ocean
Wind speed: above 40 knots (46 mph)
Wave height: above 4 meters (13 feet)
Boat may be used for extended ocean
voyages.
B. Offshore
Maximum wind speed: 40 knots (46 mph)
Maximum wave height: 4 meters (13 feet)
Boat can be used offshore, but not for extended
ocean voyages.
C. Inshore
Maximum wind speed: 27 knots (31 mph)
Maximum wave height: 2 meters (6.5 feet)
Boat use is limited to coastal waters, large bays,
estuaries, lakes and rivers.
D. Sheltered waters
Maximum wind speed: 15 knots (18 mph)
Maximum wave height: 0.5 meters (1.5 feet)
Boat use is limited to small lakes, rivers and
canals.
!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOAT IN
SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
GET TO SHORE BEFORE
THE WEATHER TURNS BAD
The wind speed and wave height specified as the
upper limit for your category of boat does not mean
that you or your passengers can survive if your boat
is exposed to these conditions. It is only the most
experienced operators and crew that may be able
to operate a boat safely under these conditions.
You must always be aware of weather conditions
and head for port or protected waters in sufficient
time to avoid being caught in high winds and rough
water. Do not take chances!
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260 Sundancer
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