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Post by grogger on Jul 26, 2023 7:27:36 GMT -5
I have a kayak that the manufacturer lists as "Number of paddlers": 1.
Is it illegal to have two people on this kayak?
Thanks.
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Post by icobailey on Jul 28, 2023 12:06:24 GMT -5
It is illegal to exceed the carrying capacity of a watercraft. Your kayak should have a carrying capacity plate stating the maximum weight. Depending on your weight it could be possible to be legal to have a small child with you. It should be noted that doing this could hinder your ability to maneuver though. Below is the Indiana administrative code outlining how they determine carrying capacity. If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact ICO Central Dispatch at (812)837-9536.
312 IAC 5-14-12 Passenger capacity
Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-15-7-3; IC 14-15-7-5
Affected: IC 14
Sec. 12. (a) The maximum passenger capacity on a boat is the greatest number that results from application of the following alternative formulae:
(1) For a boat that does not have a boat capacity plate, the following:
(A) One (1) passenger per thirty (30) inches of rail space available to passengers at the sides and across the transom of the boat.
(B) One (1) passenger for ten (10) square feet of deck available for passenger use. In computing deck area, the areas occupied by concession stands, toilets and washrooms, companionways, and stairways are excluded.
(C) One (1) passenger per eighteen (18) inches of width of fixed seating.
(2) For a boat that has or is required to have a boat capacity plate, the following:
(A) (Weight capacity minus maximum motor and gear weight) 150 = number of passengers.
(B) (Boat length multiplied by boat beam) 15 = number of passengers.
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