Weight limit

[pedroluna7012]

Does the coast guard set weight limit applies to boating in a lake?

 

[diesel1960]

Re: Weight limit

Seriously ???????

 

[Outsider]

Re: Weight limit

Only if it floats ... :facepalm:

 

[southkogs]

Re: Weight limit

Lake, ocean, bathtub, puddle, bucket ... any body of water you put the boat in.

Gotta' admit though, the curiosity is kinda' overwhelming. What are ya' trying to do?

 

[Davem3]

Re: Weight limit

ohmybleepinggod:facepalm:

well, put it this way, if the coast guard does not catch you, the DEP might, and keep in mind, they are NEXT to the USCG, the most powerful enforcement branch in EVERY state...............

also, keep in mind 86% of ALL accidents on the water are from SINKING and CAPSIZED boats............... coincidence, nope, doubt it .............

 

[QC]

Re: Weight limit

Be nice guys . . .

 

[eddyjas]

Re: Weight limit

I agree with that 86% of accidents on water are from Sinking and capsized boats ..so be careful....Avoid extra weight.....

 

[pedroluna7012]

Re: Weight limit

Thank you all for the response..My question sounded idiotic but I'm quite a newbie. Just bought a 2nd hand boat and I want to learn everyting I need to know to keep my family safe before I take the boat to the lake..

 

[26aftcab454]

Re: Weight limit

Pedroluna, what does your capasity plate say? People here are here to help . If you could post a photo of the plate and of the boat or a desription it would help. Welcome to iboats!

 

[pedroluna7012]

Re: Weight limit

It's a 1998 bayliner Capri 1750..It can seat about 6-8 people but the the sign says 750 lbs max.. I have 4 other friends and we're all ranging from 190 to 230 lbs..

 

[QC]

Re: Weight limit

Trust us. Overloaded sucks It makes everything worse, in particular it is a legitimate safety issue. Sorry if we come off as arrogant, it's just that we kinda know.

 

[BonairII]

Re: Weight limit

To keep your family truly safe, do the following:

Take a boating course
Inspect every inch of your boat for rot (especially the transom area) and/or areas in disrepair
Make sure you have ALL safety gear aboard (PFDs, fire extinguisher, etc etc)

And DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR BOAT. Sounds like your boat can handle around 4 people(given the weight range of your friends)

 

[pedroluna7012]

Re: Weight limit

Just like I said. I want the boating experience to be safe for my family and friends.. Truly appreciate your responses. Thanks again. Just need to schedule the friends on another day..

 

[Triton II]

Re: Weight limit

... Just need to schedule the friends on another day...

Exactly right. Initially stick to as few people on board as possible, and take it slowly but surely. Best of luck...

TII

 

[southkogs]

Re: Weight limit

Just like I said. I want the boating experience to be safe for my family and friends.. Truly appreciate your responses. Thanks again. Just need to schedule the friends on another day..

... or, find ya' a nice beach and rotate riders. We've done that several times, and have even parked a pontoon out on the lake to act as a base while we towed skiers and tubers around.

Definitely don't overload the boat ... it's real easy to get swamped that way.

 

[coastalrichard]

Re: Weight limit

It's a 1998 bayliner Capri 1750..It can seat about 6-8 people but the the sign says 750 lbs max.. I have 4 other friends and we're all ranging from 190 to 230 lbs..

Pedro, keep in mind your 750 max weight is EVERYTHING onboard: people, gear, fuel, water, coolers, beachbags, etc. You'll be amazed at how quickly you can get to max weight when you consider ALL the stuff that gets onboard. Good Luck.

 

[tincanman]

Re: Weight limit

Pedro, keep in mind your 750 max weight is EVERYTHING onboard: people, gear, fuel, water, coolers, beachbags, etc. You'll be amazed at how quickly you can get to max weight when you consider ALL the stuff that gets onboard. Good Luck.

I would be willing to bet that the 750lbs is person capacity. that is really low for a 17.5 foot boat. That would give him an actual person capacity of 5 at a total passenger weight of 750lbs. There should be two weights on your capacity plate. One will give you passenger weight capacity, one will give you total capacity of persons, motor, and gear. Double check that.