My new boat is rated for 6 persons or 850 lbs. The manufacturers specs indicate a max total load capacity of 2000 lbs.<br />Doing the math: Max fuel (72gal X 8lbs per gal)=576 lbs and passengers at 850 lbs leaves me with about 550lbs left for ice, gear and etc.<br /><br />However, there are two prevailing factors that have influenced my question. One is the fact that all my three kids weigh less than 150lbs. combined, My wife and I combined may add about another 300 lbs. for a total passenger capacity of about 450lbs. The other is the fact that I don't intend to be riding around with my fuel tanks more than half full.<br />With these factors in mind, I will be loaded less than half capacity than what the boat is safely rated for.<br /><br />Since I will significantly be under both passenger and total weight limits, would I be able to substitue (1 or 2) additional passengers to the 6 passenger manufacturer rating as long as I remain under the total passenger weight?<br /><br />The boat is a 19ft center console w 2 aft seats, 2 helm seats, a bench seat in front of the console, and front bow cushions. The boat will be powered by a 150 yamaha 4 stroke.<br /><br />Helpful advice appreciated<br /><br />Kevin<br /><><
