That sounds like a better term. Definitions of what a "ready to sail" boat
vary a bit too. I think most common is the weight of the boat and running
gear, full crew and rations, half fuel...or something like that. Can't
remember. In any case, the capacity is the max displacement minus the
"ready to sail" weight.

Brian


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"William R. Watt" wrote in message
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the word I've most often seen is "capacity" to distinguish load from
displacement

"Brian D" ) writes:
Maximum cargo weight == Maximum displacement minus the actual weight of
the
boat, motor, fuels and liquids, gear, crew, etcetera.

Brian

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"Asad Kazmi" wrote in message
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Hi,

I am newbie and like to know that is boat displacement is the total
weight
boat can carry?

I want to know how much cargo a boat can carry?

Asad Kazmi






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