Title 33

SECTION 183.225

183.225 Flotation test for persons capacity.

§ 183.225 Flotation test for persons capacity.

Flotation standard. When the conditions prescribed in § 183.220 are met, the boat must float in fresh, calm water as follows:

(a) The angle of heel does not exceed 10 degrees from the horizontal.

(b) Any point on either the forward or aft reference area is above the surface of the water.

(c) The reference depth at the reference area that is opposite the reference area that is above the surface of the water is 6 inches or less.

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