What is the maximum capacity plate for a boat?
What is the maximum capacity plate for a boat? This plate indicates the maximum weight capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely in good weather. You should not exceed either the stated maximum weight capacity or the maximum number of people. Maximum weight is the combined weight of passengers, gear, and motors.
Can I take people out on my boat for money?
In order to legally take paying guests aboard your boat you'll need to get the boat coded. It's the same process that all boats go through to become a charter boat. There are different levels of coding for different size boats/different intentions but the principle's are the same.