Introduction and Application of Part B

Introduction and Application of Part B

Sailing Dinghies are dealt with in Chapter 4 due to their specific use, design and construction.

Part B of the Code provides guidance for the safe operation of recreational craft. It offers advice on best practice for a variety of types of recreational craft, with further information contained in a series of Appendices.

Motor boats form a significant section of the recreational craft market. For the purpose of this Code, they are considered as vessels primarily propelled by means of an internal combustion engine, regardless of the vessel size, and include petrol, diesel, inboard or outboard motor boats, but exclude personal watercraft (jet skis) which are covered in Chapter 5.

Part B contains recommendations rather than statutory requirements.

Note: For the purpose of Part B, sailing craft are considered to be craft primarily propelled by harnessing the power of the wind. This covers all forms of day boats, inshore and offshore cruisers, regardless of size, and incorporates competitive and non-competitive boats.

Sailboats while under power are classed as motor boats, as are lake boats fitted with outboard engines.