The American Boat & Yacht Council released the 63rd supplement to its Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. The annual update provides standards for more than 90% of the boats built in the United States.
“In Supplement 63, we’ve implemented updates to enhance safety and adapt to the evolving landscape of boat construction and technologies,” ABYC technical director Brian Goodwin said in a statement. “Notably, the standards for Fire Fighting Equipment (A-4), Steering Systems (P-17 and P-22) and Emergency Engine/Propulsion Cut-Off Devices (A-33) have undergone systematic reviews and improvements.”
The updated standards and technical information reports are as follows:
• A-1: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems
• A-4: Firefighting Equipment
• A-6: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment
• A-23: Sound Signal Appliances
• A-26: LPG and CNG Fueled Appliances
• A-30: Cooking Appliances With Integral LPG Cylinders
• A-33: Emergency Engine/Propulsion Cut-Off Devices
• C-7: Battery Switches for Use on Boats
• E-11: AC & DC Electrical Systems for Boats (technical amendment)
• H-32: Ventilation of Boats Using Diesel Fuel
• P-17: Manual and Assisted Mechanical Steering Systems
• P-18: Cable-Over-Pulley Steering Systems for Outboard Engines
• P-22: Steering Wheels
• S-33: On-Water Engines Emissions Testing
ABYC will host a webinar Aug. 16 to provide an overview of the 14 updated standards. Click here to register.
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