USCG hp ratings HOW they are caluclated

[tashasdaddy]

there's been a lot of discussion on how to rate the Hp. on older boats, prior to the 1972 regulation of the the capacity plates. here's link to the USCG BOAT Boat Builders Book.

http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/part1/reg33_183_4a.htm