Accession Number:

AD0759475

Title:

Test and Evaluation of Small, Lightweight Boats,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

COAST GUARD BALTIMORE MD FIELD TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• O'Connell,J. M.

Report Date:

1972-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

59.0

Abstract:

The report considers the first series of these tests performed by the Coast Guard. It discusses attempts to determine to what extend boats and other lightweight hulls will meet the compliance requirements of the proposed Federal safe loading standard and to investigate other safety problems inherent in such small boats. A series of test procedures are developed. The results indicate that the gross weight capacity as defined in the proposed Federal standard is the controlling factor in assigning capacity to boats such as those tested. The data also show that the existing boating industry Association live load capacity test is a practical way to determine capacity in the offset loading case. The results also indicate that boats of the type tested are generally overpowered. Small lightweight boats are shown to react quickly and violently to load shifts, and also present problems to ahead visibility. Recommendations for future test methods and testing emphasis are made. Author modified abstract

Descriptors:

• (*BOATS
• STANDARDS)
• (*RECREATION
• BOATS)
• LOADS(FORCES)
• SHIP HULLS
• TEST METHODS
• WEIGHT
• MARINE SURFACE PROPULSION
• SAFETY

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE