Re: Spectrum boats website
Found this on the CG AUX site. Number 3 and 4 seem to address the situation.<br /><br />1. A Capacity Plate is only required on monohull boats less that 20 feet in length (except sail boats, canoes, kayaks and inflatable boats) for which construction began on or after 01NOV72. This is a Federal Requirement. The capacity information is to be supplied by the boat manufacturer. Also, it must be posted so it is visible by all passengers.<br />2. If your boat is required to have the Capacity Plate and the plate is missing, for whatever reason, obtain a new plate from the boat manufacturer. In some cases, a dealer, for your particular boat, can help. The name and address of the manufacturer should be in your Owners Manual. The name of the manufacturer should also be shown on your registration documents. Also, the first three letters of the boat "Hull Identification Number" will identify the manufacturer. (Hull Identification Numbers are required on all boats manufactured after 01NOV72 and are to be affixed on the transom near the starboard side or on the starboard side near the transom.)<br />3. To get a replacement Capacity Plate, you will be required to tell the manufacturer the exact Hull Identification Number. It would also help to have the length and model number for the boat.<br />4. If the boat manufacturer is out of business, our suggestion is to have copies of correspondence available, to show you attempted to get a replacement Capacity Plate. Also, use good boating judgment by not overloading the boat and use a reasonable size engine for the size of the boat.<br /><br /><br />If Brunswick or Fisher/Tracker Marine won't help you, maybe have some printed up at a decal shop. Make sure you get sun resistant decals, like bumper stickers. Replace as necessary.<br /><br />??