Design Categories

[sfh]

Can anyone confirm what the design categories refer to in boat reports, I am aware they relate somewhat to the sea keeping capabilities.

How long has this system been in place and can you therefore discover the design category for older boats like mine.

 

[BrendanS]

Re: Recreational Boat Directive

Design Category Wind Force
Beaufort Scale (knots) Significant Wave Height
in meters (feet)
A - "Ocean" exceeding 8 (over 40 kts.) exceeding 4 (over 13 ft.)
B - "Offshore" up to and including 8 (34-40 kts.) up to and including 4 (13 ft.)
C - "Inshore" up to and including 6 (22-27 kts.) up to and including 2 (6.5 ft.)
D - "Sheltered waters" up to and including 4 (11-16 kts.) up to and including 0.5 (1.5 ft.)


Take them with a pinch of the old briny substance.

Came into force june 96, with transition period to 98. Take a look at:
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.conformance.co.uk/CE_MARKING/ce_boats.html>http://www.conformance.co.uk/CE_MARKING/ce_boats.html</A>

 

[byron]

What is your vessel? Sail? Power? year?
I might be able to supply the details you want from my library or even past experience.

http://www.alexander-advertising.co.uk

 

[sfh]

Colvic Sunquest 34

 

[lanason]

Byron - do they have a category E for Kelisha ??

Adrian
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