GENERAL INFORMATION

Boat Design Categories

C

D

Navigation

Inshore

Sheltered waters

Wind Force and Wave Height

Designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where conditions may experience wind force 6 (Beaufort scale) and wave heights up to

2 m (6.5 ft.).

Designed for voyages on sheltered coastal waters, small bays, small lakes, rivers, and canals where conditions may experience wind force 4 (Beaufort scale) and wave heights up to 0.5 m (1.5 ft.).

ISO 6185 part ‑ The ISO 6185 part standard defines the power rating for the boat. The following table shows these power ratings.

ISO 6185 Part Categories

Part 1: Type ll

Part 2: Type V

Part 3: Type VII

Powered Boat Rating

Powered boats not exceeding 4.5 kw (6 hp)

Powered boats of 4.5 to 15 kw (6 to 20 hp)

Powered boats of 15 kw and greater (20 hp +)

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