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Can any NA Spirit 6.5 find the capacity plate on the boat and take a picture and post it here? I can't find it on my Spirit 6.5 and will very grateful if anyone posted here. Please don't post the formula...
NA Spirit 6.5 Capacity Plate
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Typically sailboats with a cabin like the 6.5 do not have a capacity plate. The people capacity is calculated differently than say a ski boat or a small open sailboat. Stability is a key factor for open boats. More people less stability.
For the 6.5, if you overload the boat with people, stores etc beyond its design waterline depth you could possibly invite stability issues and raise a safety check by the authorities. Although the cabin adds a lot of buoyancy, I would think 6 average size adults would be maximum for comfort and safety.
I once (in my youth) overloaded a similar sized boat beyond the waterline with firewood and quickly realized that it was a bad idea. My camping date was not amused either.
Capt. Doug
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For the 6.5, if you overload the boat with people, stores etc beyond its design waterline depth you could possibly invite stability issues and raise a safety check by the authorities. Although the cabin adds a lot of buoyancy, I would think 6 average size adults would be maximum for comfort and safety.
I once (in my youth) overloaded a similar sized boat beyond the waterline with firewood and quickly realized that it was a bad idea. My camping date was not amused either.
Capt. Doug
dthriftusa
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