I like to take a lot of people along when I go boating. My current boat is rated for 11 people but my extended family totals out at 12 so I'm looking for something rated higher. Some of the boats I look at in the 24 to 26 foot range are yacht certified. What are the rules for passengers on a vessel like this? Do you just use your own judgment? Can a LEO's judgment override mine if he feels like it? Are there any other formulas to go by for weight like length, width, hp, etc. of the boat?
Thanks,
Thanks,