1.0 Preparation
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10 1.2 The language of boating Displacement hull
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Information shown on the Australian Builders Plate
1 The plate’s title, Australian Builders Plate. 6 Maximum load for the boat, as recommended by the boat’s builder, expressed in kilograms. The name of the boat’s builder and either the Hull 2 Identification Number (HIN) or the date built. 7 For boats less than 6 metres in length there will be a 3 Maximum outboard engine power rating for which buoyancy statement. Up until 1 July 2006, the terms the boat has been designed and tested, expressed in used may be either ‘level flotation’, ‘basic flotation’ kilowatts or horsepower. or ‘inadequate flotation’. After 1 July 2006, the term ‘inadequate flotation’ will no longer be allowed to be used. 4 Maximum outboard engine weight for which the boat has been designed and tested, expressed in kilograms. 8 A warning statement that if alterations make the boat different to the builderís specifications, the Maximum number of persons on the boat, as particulars on the Australia Builders Plate may be 5 recommended by the boat’s builder, expressed in a invalidated. The builder may also add other warning whole number and in kilograms. statements. 15 1.9 Registration % 2 1 1 ) B % = # ( +> , 2 ( ( :B % % ( % ' ( % ( % Recreational boats 15 metres and over ( P % * ) 1 73 ! <3 % ' % 2 Boat % % B ( Safe ! 566 ' % 2 (
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