Is it illegal to exceed the boats weight or person capacity in OK?
I can't find any regs that mention it.
I know it's a safety thing, but how do manufacturers arrive at that?
I saw a tracker that's slightly smaller than mine with max 60hp rated for 4 people, while mine is slightly longer rated at 75hp and only rated for 3 people.
The only difference of any consequence I can see is mine has a 21 gallon tank and the smaller one has a 12 gallon tank.
I'm thinking of taking my brother and our wives, not in rough water, life jackets, and not doing stupid crazy boat stuff so not to attract the attention of the law dogs.
So, would I be illegal with 4 people, or just over the guidelines?
I can't find any regs that mention it.
I know it's a safety thing, but how do manufacturers arrive at that?
I saw a tracker that's slightly smaller than mine with max 60hp rated for 4 people, while mine is slightly longer rated at 75hp and only rated for 3 people.
The only difference of any consequence I can see is mine has a 21 gallon tank and the smaller one has a 12 gallon tank.
I'm thinking of taking my brother and our wives, not in rough water, life jackets, and not doing stupid crazy boat stuff so not to attract the attention of the law dogs.
So, would I be illegal with 4 people, or just over the guidelines?