Sailing yacht “Bavaria 40vision”
Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH
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Category of design
Following the European Recreational Craft Directive each boat has to be classified according to a category of
design.
All sailing yachts of BAVARIA belong to the category of design A,
Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wave
heights of 4 m and above but excluding abnormal conditions, and vessels largely self-sufficient.
Certification
Actually the EC Directive intends for yachts of this size the certification module B.
IMCI (International Marine Certification Institute) located in Bruxelles was put into charge as a notified
body (see: Declaration of Conformity).
Identification
The hull identification was formed into the transom on starboard side. This is a unique sequence of digits and
letters.
Builder’s plate
The builder’s plate on the front wall of the cockpit is a demand
of the Directive because certain information are required which will
be explained in the following.
Explanations
- Category of design A
: Ocean
- Max. =10
: Maximum number of persons recommended by the manufacturer if the yacht
is situated in the sea area corresponding to the category of design. The number
of crew can be increased under consideration of the maximum additional
loading capacity if the yacht is on a voyage in non-ocean areas.
-Max +
= 1200 kg
: Maximum additional loading including 10 persons, stores, provisions and
personal equipment (excluding tank capacities).
- CE 0609
: CE marking which indicates the conformity of the yacht with all provisions of
the Directive. The sequence of digits is the code number of the certifying
body, in this case the IMCI (International Marine Certification Institute)
(see: Declaration of Conformity).