Is there a way to change the max person sticker in your boat?

[gallen70]

I have a 2003 Mobius LSV. I love the boat but it has a rating of 10 people. The newer LSV's are rated for 14. Is there that much difference in hull design? I would like to bring a few more people with me but to do that I either have to get a bigger boat or see if I can change the capacity sticker. Has anyone ever tried to do this?

[jkendall79]

I agree with Ed. I don't think there is a law requiring the sticker, so take it off, and make sure there is a seat and a life vest for everyone on the boat and you shouldn't have a problem.

[kaneboats]

Yea, I'd peel it off and if I ever had to go to court I'd supply info on the hull with the higher rating. Good luck!

[zabooda]

Interesting, I did not know that. When the sticker is removed, how would the weight limitations be enforced by the powers to be?

[zegm]

Ummmmmm,
I don't think changing the Coast Guard Rating is such a good idea. Especially if you ever have an accident. You will be liable and open your self up to lawsuits.

[Mrs. Kane]

WD 40 will get all the sticky off without hurting the boat (scratching).

[zabooda]

Yea, I wouldn't change it...I would just remove it.

[zegm]

I have heard that down here in Florida they look for that decal if they suspect you have too many rebel rousers in your boat. Now if you can't find it or didn't know anything about it I don't know what they would say.

[kaneboats]

If anybody finds it please post the link. Mine says 8 and I haven't pulled it off yet. Z, the liability will be there either way. Why display something that gives a boat cop "authority" to write a ticket that you have to go and defend?

[zegm]

I just remembered that our old 1975 MasterCraft had NO such sticker anywhere on it. I don't believe the manufacturers put them on the boats way back when.