PeterGar
16-06-2011, 11:12 PM
Hello all
Does anyone knows anyone that has a Noble 685 in Survey or has had a local assessment of the ABP rating.
My boat is ABP plate is rated for 6 persons. If I use the Waterways guidelines, the boat, should be able to take 8-9 PAX in enclosed or calm waters but if there is a ABP fitted the law says that you must adhere to the ABP number.
Noble are comfortable with 8 inshore but I am worried about getting my chops busted by Waterways or insurance cancelled if I "overload". I can understand (and would agree with this 6 for offshore) but it is probably a little conservative for river and Sydney Harbour social use.
I see 7m dive boats with 10-12 divers and gear operating out of South West Rocks and other places on the coast and am figuring that they must be in survey and therefore licensed for more PAX.
Does anyone know any owners I can talk with with boats in survey, marine surveyors or architects that are experienced in this area that may be able to assist.
Thanks in advance
PeterGar
Does anyone knows anyone that has a Noble 685 in Survey or has had a local assessment of the ABP rating.
My boat is ABP plate is rated for 6 persons. If I use the Waterways guidelines, the boat, should be able to take 8-9 PAX in enclosed or calm waters but if there is a ABP fitted the law says that you must adhere to the ABP number.
Noble are comfortable with 8 inshore but I am worried about getting my chops busted by Waterways or insurance cancelled if I "overload". I can understand (and would agree with this 6 for offshore) but it is probably a little conservative for river and Sydney Harbour social use.
I see 7m dive boats with 10-12 divers and gear operating out of South West Rocks and other places on the coast and am figuring that they must be in survey and therefore licensed for more PAX.
Does anyone know any owners I can talk with with boats in survey, marine surveyors or architects that are experienced in this area that may be able to assist.
Thanks in advance
PeterGar