4 of 42
3.2 Certification and builder’s plate
This craft has been assessed to be in compliance with the relevant
parts of the
Recreational Craft Directive 94/95/EC
as amended by
2003/44/EC
of the European Parliament. The CE mark means your
craft meets all current
International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) standards and directives in effect at the time of manufacture.
The CE Mark is displayed on the builder’s plate. The builder’s plate is located near the
dashboard.
The accompanying Declaration of Conformity is included with this manual as an
appendix.
3.3 Craft Design Category
The Esquire 35 complies with the requirements of
Design Category C:
INSHORE Category C - Craft designed to operate in
winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associated wave
heights and significant wave heights up to 2m. Such as
conditions may be encountered in exposed inland
waters, in estuaries and in coastal waters in moderate
weather conditions
3.4 Craft Identification Number
The Craft Identification Number (CIN) is located near the upper starboard corner of
the transom on the outside of the boat. The CIN must remain clearly visible and may
not be removed, altered or tampered with in any way.
3.5 Maximum number of persons
The manufacturer’s recommended maximum number
of persons is considered the number of persons for
which the boat has successfully passed the
requirements for freeboard, stability and flotation, and
for which seating and standing space is assigned. The
maximum number of persons limit is identified on the
craft’s builder’s plate on the dashboard.
3.6 Maximum load
Maximum load refers to “manufacturer’s recommended
maximum load”. This shall not exceed the total load that may be added to the light
craft mass without exceeding the requirements for stability, freeboard, flotation and
seating requirements, and shall take into account the mass of the following:
The number of persons, at 75 kg each (average). If
children are part of the crew, the maximum number of
persons may be exceeded provided that each child’s
mass does not surpass a limit of 37,5kg (average) and
the total person mass is not exceeded. This means that
two children at 37,5kg can be carried as one person at
75kg.
NOTICE
Significant wave height is the
mean height of the highest
one-third of the waves, which
approximately corresponds to
the wave height estimated by
an experienced observer.
Some waves will be double
this height.
WARNING
OVERLOAD HAZARD
Do not exceed the maximum
recommended number of
persons.
Regardless of the number of
persons on board, the total
weight of persons and
equipment must never exceed
the maximum recommended
load. Always use the
seats/seating spaces provided.
WARNING
Never exceed the mass of
craft limit, total weight of all
persons, gear and fluid
capacities. Exceeding craft
limitations can cause sinking
or drowning resulting in death
or serious injury.
