"John H" wrote in message
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On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:52:32 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

Bad all around.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...witnesses-say/

--Vic

A real shame.

Thirteen people on board seems very high for a 24' boat. I'd be
thinking the max would be around eight or so.
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Not really, it depends on the layout. My 23' boat has a USGS capacity
placard that lists 10 people. My friend's 23' Mastercraft is rated for 12
people (go figure). I will say though that 10 or 12 bodies on a 23' boat
makes for a cramped ride. 13 on a 24' boat would most likely be just as
cramped.

--Mike

On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:46:33 -0800, "mgg" wrote:


"John H" wrote in message
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On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:52:32 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

Bad all around.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...witnesses-say/

--Vic

A real shame.

Thirteen people on board seems very high for a 24' boat. I'd be
thinking the max would be around eight or so.
--


Not really, it depends on the layout. My 23' boat has a USGS capacity
placard that lists 10 people. My friend's 23' Mastercraft is rated for 12
people (go figure). I will say though that 10 or 12 bodies on a 23' boat
makes for a cramped ride. 13 on a 24' boat would most likely be just as
cramped.

--Mike


I looked at the specs for one of the sea ray 24'ers. It said 8 people,
but could have been a different sea ray.

Sounds like the Coast Guard screwed the pooch on this one.
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Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!

John H

mgg wrote:
"John wrote in message
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On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:52:32 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:


Bad all around.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...witnesses-say/

--Vic

A real shame.

Thirteen people on board seems very high for a 24' boat. I'd be
thinking the max would be around eight or so.
--


Not really, it depends on the layout. My 23' boat has a USGS capacity
placard that lists 10 people. My friend's 23' Mastercraft is rated for 12
people (go figure). I will say though that 10 or 12 bodies on a 23' boat
makes for a cramped ride. 13 on a 24' boat would most likely be just as
cramped.

--Mike



Check the weight, too. IIRC, they assume about a 150# average per person.

Rob