2006 205 Sport Questions

[nateo]

Hoping someone familiar with this particular generation/model can chime in. Looking at a 2006 purchase. I noticed it's only rated for 1200 lbs. Does that seem low to anyone else for a 20' boot? Anyone know why or had more weight in it then that? Wondering how is it the new models are rated for 1600 lbl when it looks very similar. Any common issues with this particular modal?

 

[KnotEasy]

No common issue. Weights were determined by an average person weight formula. Today the average person weight is more in their calculation.
6 people fit comfortably in the 205. You can get more in there, but performance and planning ability will suffer greatly.

 

[nateo]

ok so sounds more like a horse power thing vs. flotation?

 

[KnotEasy]

I would think not. More of a floatation than HP. I forget the number, but NMMA uses 150lb as average weight of occupants, previously they used 120lbs.
So, heavier people means less people allowed to safely operate the vessel within it limits of safety.

"Calculating Your Boat’s Capacity

On boats less than 20 feet in length with no capacity plate, use the following rule of thumb to calculate the number of persons (weighing 150 lbs. each, on average) the vessel can carry safely in good weather conditions.

Number of people = vessel length (ft.) x vessel width (ft.) ÷ 15

For example, for a vessel 18 feet long by 6 feet wide, the number of persons is 18 times 6 (or 108) divided by 15, which equals seven 150-lb. persons (or a total person weight of 7 x 150, or 1050 lbs.).
•Look for a capacity plate near the operator's position or on the transom of the 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.
◦In many states, it is a violation to exceed capacity.

•Federal law requires single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length to have a capacity plate. (However, PWC and sailboat manufacturers are not required to attach a capacity plate.) Always follow the recommended capacity found in the owner's manual and on the manufacturer's warning decal. Never exceed these capacity recommendations."

 

[LawyerMan]

Does that seem low to anyone else for a 20' boot?

I don't know... That is one massive boot!

 

[WazzuCMGrad]

They uprated the 205 in the 2013 timeframe iirc, but no noticeable changes in the actual craft. Check the plate; 8 or 1100 seems right.