Description

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Recreational Boats

UL 1168

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover recreational boats, and the installation and resultant performance of various materials, equipment, and structures thereon including hull performance as it relates to static stability and maneuvering speed.

1.2 These requirements cover boats that are subject to United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations as specified in 33 CFR 181 – Manufacturer Requirements and 33 CFR 183 – Boats and Associated Equipment, as well as boats not specifically subject to USCG regulations. Boats that comply with these requirements are in accordance with the applicable USCG regulations.

1.3 These requirements supplement, and are used in conjunction with, the Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, NFPA 302-1998; the Standard for Recreational Boats Less Than 20 Feet in Length, UL 1199.

1.4 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the acceptable level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard cannot be judged to comply with this standard. Where considered appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

Product Details

Edition:

2nd

Published:

07/12/1999

Number of Pages:

30