hey guys, i have a question about the maximum person capacity on my boat. its a 2013 alweld 1648VZ with a side console. It has a 68" beam and is rated for a 40hp max (is what i have). i am wondering why it could only be rated for 3 people max. and i see boats on here that are also 1648 that are rated for 5? why would this be?
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Zum
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Whats the weight per person or total weight persons?
I know years ago they around 150lbs/person maybe seeing as your boat is new(2013),they increased the weight of an "average" adult person(possibly 200lbs)....just a guess.
My boats a 1652(2006) and it's 5 person or 685lbs so thats even below 140 a person.
I know years ago they around 150lbs/person maybe seeing as your boat is new(2013),they increased the weight of an "average" adult person(possibly 200lbs)....just a guess.
My boats a 1652(2006) and it's 5 person or 685lbs so thats even below 140 a person.
Lowe 2070 CC
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Alweld builds a heavy boat, .100 guage as opposed to .072 or .070 from other manufacturers. Thus the increased weight of your hull decreases your passenger capacity (it's still 150lbs/person).
If two hulls have the same displacement, the lighter one will carry more weight. It just won't bounce off a stump as well!
If two hulls have the same displacement, the lighter one will carry more weight. It just won't bounce off a stump as well!
Lowe 2070 CC
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Look at the specs on this chart and you'll see the hull weight difference.
Subtract the hull weight from the capacity and divide by 150, that will give you the approximate "Persons" rating. The larger the rated motor is the lower the rating goaes as well due to it's added weight.
Subtract the hull weight from the capacity and divide by 150, that will give you the approximate "Persons" rating. The larger the rated motor is the lower the rating goaes as well due to it's added weight.
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thanks for the replies. i checked with my friend that has been with LA wildlife and fisheries for over 20 years (seems credible) and he said the max person capacity wouldnt be an issue as long as i am not over the weight limit. my issue with it is the potential to have two children and my wife in the boat with me. my wife is not heavy by any means, and the children are under 10 y/o.
Zum
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I was just guessing,the other explenation was probably on target as well.
Although my boat is 100 gauge...5 person(685) 1100lbs total.
I wouldn't worry to much about it,just play safe.
As long as your not real big people you should be fine
Is was just going though some other posts and seen a 1436 rated for the same amount of people as yours;3(395) but his total weight was 615.So your person thing still has me confused.
Although my boat is 100 gauge...5 person(685) 1100lbs total.
I wouldn't worry to much about it,just play safe.
As long as your not real big people you should be fine
Is was just going though some other posts and seen a 1436 rated for the same amount of people as yours;3(395) but his total weight was 615.So your person thing still has me confused.
me as well. i tried calling them (alweld) today but it just rings and rings. will try again on monday.
did math and with my wife and child in the boat, gas, battery, motor - i cant have a trolling motor and be within the safe limits.
me - 185
her - i dare not say, but not heavy by any means
son - 40-50 lbs
motor - 219
and i guesstimated 100 for battery and gas
did math and with my wife and child in the boat, gas, battery, motor - i cant have a trolling motor and be within the safe limits.
me - 185
her - i dare not say, but not heavy by any means
son - 40-50 lbs
motor - 219
and i guesstimated 100 for battery and gas
Lowe 2070 CC
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395 / 150 = 2.6333 passengers
Rounds up to 3
Zum:
685 / 150 = 4.5666 passengers
Rounds up to 5
Rounds up to 3
Zum:
685 / 150 = 4.5666 passengers
Rounds up to 5
just called Alweld, the friendly lady told me that they are rated for 4 people with a total of 880 lbs (ppl, motor, gear) and that someone probably put the wrong capacity plate on my boat, she is calling me back shortly to get it sorted out
Zum
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Good to hear they will work with you,enjoy.
