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ok so we have confirmed that this is a big fat grey area it seems that one should just be semi sensible and make sure the boat is not listing over or dredging the bottom of the canal....and one should pick good swimmers for passengers and have them all scuttle off over the horizon if there is an incident so as to avoid insurance company issues.

ok I read the RCd or whatever and this is what I could find. thanks for your responses all. Ive got a much better idea now - look at the boat plate and also make sure its def less than 12 and follow the guidlines per boat.. 3.6. Manufacturer's maximum recommended load The manufacturer's maximum recommended load (fuel, water, provisions, miscellaneous equipment and people (in kilograms)) for which the boat was designed shall be determined according to the design category (section 1), stability and freeboard (section 3.2) and buoyancy and flotation (section 3.3). 3.2. Stability and freeboard The craft shall have sufficient stability and freeboard considering its design category according to section 1 and the manufacturer's maximum recommended load according to section 3.6. 3.3. Buoyancy and flotation The craft shall be constructed to ensure that it has buoyancy characteristics appropriate to its design category according to section 1.1, and the manufacturer's maximum recommended load according to section 3.6. All habitable multihull craft shall be so designed as to have sufficient buoyancy to remain afloat in the inverted position. Boats of less than six metres in length that are susceptible to swamping when used in their design category shall be provided with appropriate means of flotation in the swamped condition. 2.2. Builder's plate Each craft shall carry a permanently affixed plate mounted separately from the boat hull identification number, containing the following information: - manufacturer's name, - CE marking (see Annex IV),[14] - boat design category according to section 1, - manufacturer's maximum recommended load derived from section 3.6 excluding the weight of the contents of the fixed tanks when full, - number of persons recommended by the manufacturer for which the boat was designed to carry when under way.

Question : How many people allowed on what size boat? Hi Is there any general rule here? I mean can one load up a 20' boat with ten people hanging off the roof and at either end? I would hate to get dirty looks from seasoned boaters if I were to attempt that I guess there a weight restriction per boat in KG? based on when the boat is totally empty ie. no kettles or plates on board? Cheers Newby.

Hi This forum has everything except >> How do I find "for sale" and "wanted" boats? Please could someone send me a link There should also be a set of links for all external sites that have boats for sale including places such as ebay .... I have trawled to the best of my ability through this site but nothing,...... Many thanks Newby boater wannabee.