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1 Link to Downl0ad abyc standards manual Downl0ad abyc standards manual For free abyc standards manual quick Start Guide Marine Wire & Terminal Tech Specs Can I use regular wire for my boat? The answer to this common question is a qualified yes, if the wire is SAE (Society of Automotive Engineering) J378, J1127 or J1128. These wires are designed for surface vehicles, not for the special requirements of the marine industry, but meet the minimum standards for boats in limited circumstances. Even if tinned copper, they should not be run in bilge spaces or other areas subject to moisture from spray or dripping. They should not be run in engines spaces, unless marked oil resistant and 75 C. They should not be used in applications where subjected to vibration or frequent flexing and must never be used for 110 volt applications. For safety, use only wire that is marked with size and type. Most importantly, SAE wire is up to 12 percent smaller than AWG Boat Cable which means that, in many applications, larger gauge wire must be used to stay within the voltage drop limits recommended by experts (see our West Advisor on Marine Wire Size and Ampacity). The wire charts found in Chapman s Piloting and other publications are all for AWG wire like that made by our supplier, Ancor, not SAE type wire. In general, wiring on boats should be of the stranded type, not solid copper wire used in household applications, which does not withstand the vibration found onboard a boat.

2 Primary Wire Color Standards The ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) recommends the following color standards for marine wiring of boat engines and accessories. Select wire color from the list below. Making secure connections Which is better, soldering or crimping terminals? Most wire problems happen at the connections, and the experts are mostly in agreement on this one. Connections should be mechanically connected, not just soldered. Per ABYC Standards & Technical Information Reports for Small Craft (E ), Solder shall not be the sole means of mechanical connection in any circuit. Further, crimping provides a solid mechanical connection resistant to cold joints breaking under fatigue, and removes strain. Waterproof spade connector. Vinyl butt connectors. Stainless cushion clamp. NEVER twist wires together, connect wires together with household wire nuts or wrap a bare wire around a terminal screw to connect wires together. A proper crimp connection is essential for safety and current-carrying ability. Use a good quality crimper, like our West Marine Ratcheting Crimper, Model Put the terminal in the correct die in the crimper, insert the wire into the terminal, and squeeze until the jaws grip the terminal lightly and hold it in place without distortion. Check the finished crimp to see that the wire is firmly in place by giving it a good solid tug. Finish the job with heat-activated, adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing. Terminals are color-coded to fit different gauges of wire: red for 22- to 18-gauge wire, blue for 16- to 14-gauge wire and yellow for 12- to 10-gauge wire. Select the proper terminal for your job. Below are some examples and their uses: Ring terminals For permanent secure termination. Ring terminals can t pull off, and for that reason are preferred over spade terminals. Flanged spade terminals For permanent termination when terminal screw is captive. ABYC recommends: Terminal connectors shall be of the ring or captive spade types. E Butt connectors For connecting two wire leads of the same size. Step-down butt connectors join a pair of conductors to a third, all of the same size, or join two conductors of different sizes. Disconnects and snap plugs Quick-disconnect connectors, also called disconnects, are common as a quick connect/disconnect solution for electronic and digital equipment. The ABYC recommends their use for circuits of not more than 20 amps, with a voltage drop of less than 50 mv with a 20-amp current, and as long as they stay connected with up to a six-pound pull. Wire support standard The ABYC recommends that wires be supported every 18" along their path. This is to prevent repeated flexing, due to the boat s motion through the water, or the engine s vibration. Cable ties and clamps are approved methods of securing wires.; Ancor heat shrink tubing specs ABYC recommends: The shanks of terminals shall be protected against accidental shorting by the use of insulation barriers or sleeves, except for those used in grounding systems. E Heat shrink tubing, lined with adhesive, creates water, oil and acid-resistant seal, preventing corrosion at the electrical connection. It shrinks to one-third of its original size (a 3:1 shrink ratio).

3 ABYC Standards Update The updated version of the 2009â 2010 American Boat & Yacht Council Standards has been sent to members and is available on ABYCâ s Web site, For those of you who have not read the new manual, Iâ ve summarized the major revisions, amendments, and additions below. This report is purely informative and is not to be used in place of reading the complete standard when determining compliance. If you purchased the ABYC Standards on CD, are an ABYC member who can access Web -STIR, or have a subscription to Rulefinder.net. youâ ll be able to view convenient and complete Comparison Reports for these documents. Amended standards include: ABYC E-11 AC & DCElectrical Systems on Boats ABYC/ANS H-24 Gasoline Fuel Systems ABYC/ANS H-33 Diesel Fuel Systems ABYC/ANS H-41 Reboarding Means, Ladders, Handholds, Rails, and Lifelines and ABYC/ANS P-1 Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines (â œansâ indicates that the standard is approved by the American National Standards Institute.) ABYC/ANS H-24, Gasoline Fuel Systems2009 Previous Version: 2007 The change to this standard meets new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements for fuel distribution hose in the recreational marine industry. Previously, fuel distribution line could be either USCG A-1, or B-1 (â œ1â designates that hose permeation did not exceed 100 g/mâ 24hrs). The current federal regulation (40 CFR, Part 1060) requires this permeation to be 15 g/mâ 24hrs. The revised H-24 reflects that change: all distribution lines must be A-1-15, or B The other significant change is the addition of a Global Compliance Appendix. This gives users who comply with ABYC H-24 the information and measures they need to comply with requirements posted by the International Organization for Standardization, better known as ISO. New ABYC digital formats contain relevant U.S. Coast Guard regulations and new EPA regulations for reference. Many additional regulations will need to be incorporated into H-24 over the next several years, so stay tuned. H-33, Diesel Fuel Systems2009 Previous Version: 2005 USCG type-b hose has returned to the standard as an acceptable application (when it meets the installation criteria listed in the standard). Also, the Global Compliance Appendix for diesel fuel has been added. H-41, Reboarding Means, Ladders, Handholds, Rails, and Lifelines2009 Previous Version: 2006 The standard was updated to clarify requirements. For example, the ambiguous descriptions â œgrab railsâ or â œdeck railsâ do not suffice at the periphery of weather decks intended to be occupied at speeds greater than 5 mph. Options for what is allowed in this application are listed at H Significantly, the change in elevation requiring a step has increased from 12â to 19.7â, and the rise in steps must also be consistent within 0.25â. I recommend that you read this standard closely all the way through and, if necessary, contact the ABYC technical department, which can assist you. P-1, Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines2009 Previous Version: 2002 In the materials section in Table I, aluminum is now acceptable in some applications; it was not previously allowed in diesel wet-exhaust systems. Also, pay close attention to section , which specifies that if youâ re using a water-diverting valve to optimize system performance, you must ensure that this valve is made non-adjustable, and then label it as such. That valve should never be intentionally or accidentally opened, closed, or adjusted! E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats2008 Technically Amended 2009; Previous Version: 2003 The 2009 amendment, which specifically applies to an Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupter device, or ELCI, will appear as a note in the standardâ s leading paragraph and the actual section E , as follows: â œnote July 2009 Technical Amendment: Based on ABYCâ s assessment of the existing technology regarding the Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupter (ELCI), E and its subparts carry a recommended compliance date of July 31, 2010.â The wording means the recommended compliance date for section E has been extended by one year to July 31, The ELCI device is a new concept, but based on existing technologies. While several manufacturers are committed to producing ELCI units that meet the needs of boatbuilders and the requirements of E-11â s 2008 version, ABYCâ s Technical Board of Directors and the Electrical Project Technical Committee agree that an additional year is needed to incorporate 30-, 50-, and 100-amp ELCI units into boats. The recommended compliance date for all other portions of the July 2008 version of E-11 remains July 31, E-11 is on a three-year review cycle and will be re-published again in July Two completely new additions to ABYC Standards & Technical Information Reports are:

4 ABYC/ANS A-33 Emergency Engine/Propulsion Cut-Off Devices. and ABYC/ANS TE-30 Electric Propulsion Systems. ABYC/ANS A-33 Emergency Engine/Propulsion Cut-Off Devices2009 1st Publication Here is a guide for the design, construction, installation, and performance of systems that disable the propulsion engine should the operator be unexpectedly displaced from the boatâ and may include protection for passengers. It applies to all mechanically powered boats equipped with such a system. Note that this is not a requirement to install engine cut-off devices, or for boat operators to employ them. However, the U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a proposed rule that operators of boats equipped with these systems must use them. ABYC/ANS TE-30 Electric Propulsion Systems2009 1st Publication ABYC E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats. is limited to the design, construction, and installation of DC systems that operate at a potential of 50V or less, and AC electrical systems that operate at frequencies of 50 Hz or 60 Hz, and less than 300V to extra-low voltage. But technologies for system voltages and frequencies greater than those allowed by E-11 are increasingly employed, especially in electrical propulsion systems. Standards used by other industries, such as automotive and light rail, have led to confusion about their propriety and applicability in a marine environment. This Technical Information Report is a compilation of safety requirements of widely used national and international standards related to voltages and frequencies beyond those covered by E-11. It includes recommendations for the design, construction, and installation of electrical systems and components in high-voltage electric propulsion systems. Two thousand ten promises to be a busy year for ABYCâ s Project Technical Committees: more amendments and standards are in the works, and review of existing Standards and Technical Information Reports continues. Please contact ABYCâ s technical department if you have comments about any of the standards, or if youâ d like to participate in the PTC process and review of these standards. About the Author:Eric Johnson is the American Boat & Yacht Councilâ s technical standards manager. He can be reached at 410â 990â 4460, ext. 24, or via at Eric Johnson. Read more Systems articles You would be hard-pressed to find a home, school, workplace, plane, train, or ship that isnâ t equipped with smoke detectors, yet these inexpensive life-saving alarms remain the exception rather than Read more» At IBEX 2013 we met Symphony Boat Company founder Marcel LaFond of Duluth, Minnesota. After a lifetime working for other builders, such as Burger Boats and Tollycraft, he ventured out Read more» Fouling of diesel fuel tanks with asphaltene, water, and biological growth is a given, meaning that at some point in a vesselâ s life, tank cleaning will be required. Having stuck Read more» jquery UI Accordion - No auto height Below is the list of ABYC Standards. Expand each box to reveal background information. Full access to the Standards is available for ABYC Member only. If you are an ABYC Member, click here to go to the Standards Access Platform. Not a member? Click here to Join ABYC A-1 Marine Liquefied Petroleum LPG Systems This standard is a guide for the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems on boats. This standard applies to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems used for cooking, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration on all boats up to the point of interface with the appliance. These standards do not apply to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems used for internal combustion engines on boats. 1. The U.S. Coast Guard has promulgated regulations set for LPG systems on inspected vessels (e.g. small passenger vessels). See 46 CFR, Chapter I, Sub-chapter T, Sub-part B, Section Requirements for marine compressed natural gas (CNG) systems are covered by ABYC A-22 Marine Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems. 3. Requirements for marine liquefied petroleum (LPG) fueled galley stoves are covered by ABYC A-3 Galley Stoves. 4. Requirements for LPG appliances, other than galley stoves, are covered by ABYC A-26 LPG and CNG Fueled Appliances. 5. Requirements for cooking appliances with integral LPG cylinders are covered by ABYC A-30 Cooking Appliances with Integral LPG Cylinders. Non-Member Purchase: (2013) Archived Standards Purchase: (2006) (2000) (1993) (1990) (1978) (1968) 1967, 1965

5 A-3 Galley Stoves These standards are guides for the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of galley stoves. These standards apply to permanently installed galley stoves designed for cooking in accommodation spaces in boats. EXCEPTION: Stoves covered by ABYC A-30, Cooking Appliances with Integral LPG Cylinders. 1. LPG systems are covered by ABYC A-1, Marine Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems. 2. CNG systems are covered by ABYC A-22, Marine Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems. Current Version: (2013) Archived Standards: (2007) (2000) (1993) (1970) (1965 Adopted)(1962) (1961) (1959) (1958) (1957) (1955) A-4 Fire Fighting Equipment This standard is a guide for the design, construction, and installation of portable handheld fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems on boats. 1. This standard applies to boats equipped with engine(s), an electrical system, heat producing devices such as galley stoves and cabin heaters, or any other source of combustion. NOTE: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has promulgated mandatory requirements for fire extinguishing equipment in Title 46 CFR Chapter I Subchapter C Part 25 Subpart Refer to the CFR for complete, current federal requirements. EXCEPTION: The following vessels, being subject to special federal regulations, are excepted from consideration by this standard: 1. vessels carrying flammable or other combustible liquid cargo in bulk as defined by Title 46 CFR Part 30, and 2. vessels carrying more than six passengers for hire, subject to Title 46 CFR. The scope of this standard includes portable and fixed fire extinguishing systems utilizing an extinguishing agent such as halocarbon, halon, carbon dioxide (CO2), or dry chemical, or any extinguishing agent that is approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâ s Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP). An extinguishing agent shall be deemed approved upon its being published in the most current SNAP list in the Federal Register. Current Version: (2008) Archived Standards: (2002) (2000)(1994)(1993) (1992) (1985) (1970) (1968)(1966)(1961 Adopted) A-6 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment These standards are guides for the design, construction, and installation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems on boats. These standards apply to systems utilizing mechanical gas compression for comfort cooling, heating, dehumidification and refrigerated food storage on boats. EXCEPTION: LPG fueled refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. See ABYC A-26, LPG and CNG Fueled Appliances A-7 Liquid and Solid Fueled Boat Heating Systems These standards and recommended practices are guides for the design, construction, and installation of permanently installed boat accommodation space heating units and systems. These standards and recommended practices apply to permanently installed boat accommodation space heating units and systems using only liquid or solid fuels. EXCEPTION: Heating appliances and systems fueled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and heating systems that produce steam in a boiler are not covered by this standard. NOTE: For requirements relating to LPG and CNG fuel systems, refer to ABYC A-1, Marine Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems, ABYC A-22, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems. ABYC A-26, LPG and CNG Fueled Appliances, contains requirements for all gaseous fueled appliances, including those used for comfort heating. A-14 Gasoline and Propane Gas Detection Systems These standards are guides for the design, construction, and installation of gasoline and propane gas detection and indicating equipment on boats.

6 This standard applies to gasoline and propane gas detection systems when installed on boats. A-16 Electric Navigation Lights This standard is a guide for the design, construction, performance, and installation of electric navigation lights. 1. The United States Coast Guard has promulgated mandatory requirements for navigation lights in its Navigation Rules: International - Inland. Refer to these Rules for complete, current federal requirements. The USCG publication also contains the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS). The subsequent amendments to the 72 COLREGS are also contained in this publication. 2. The United States Coast Guard has promulgated mandatory requirements for the certification of navigation lights for uninspected commercial vessels and recreational vessels. This regulation requires third party certification of navigation lights installed on vessels constructed on or after November 1, See 33 CFR Parts 84 and 183, and 46 CFR Part Inland waters are defined in 33 CFR parts 84 through 90 This standard applies to the electric navigation lighting installed on vessels under 20 meters (65 ft.) in length. A-22 Marine Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems PURPOSE This standard is a guide for the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of compressed natural gas (CNG) systems on boats. SCOPE This standard applies to compressed natural gas (CNG) systems used on boats, up to the point of connection with the CNG appliance. 1. The U.S. Coast Guard regulations prohibit the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) on certain vessels and set different standards for small passenger vessels. 2. ABYC A-1, Marine Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems, covers requirements for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems for boats. 3. ABYC A-3, Galley Stoves, covers requirements for CNG galley stoves. 4. ABYC A-26, LPG and CNG Fueled Appliances, covers requirements for CNG and LPG fueled appliances other than galley stoves. Current Version: (2012) Archived Standards: (2006) (1993) (1978) A-23 Sound Signal Appliances This standard is a guide for the design, construction, performance, and installation of sound signal appliances for vessels operating in international waters and vessels operating in inland waters. NOTE: The 72 COLREGS and the United States Coast Guard, in its Navigation Rules, International and Inland, contain statutory requirements for sound signal appliances on boats operating in international and inlandwaters. This standard applies to all sound signal appliances for use on vessels of less than 20 meters (65ft.) in length, regardless of the mode of operation or power source of the appliance. NOTE: It is recommended that vessels 20 meters (65ft.) in length to less than 75 meters (246ft.) in length carrythe sound signal appliances required by 72 COLREGS for vessels of that size. The United States recognizes that allvessels complying with the equipment requirements of the International Rules are considered to be in compliancewith the Inland Rules. The reverse may not be true. A-24 Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems These standards are guides for the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of carbon monoxide detection systems on boats. These standards apply to carbon monoxide detection systems on boats. A-26 LPG and CNG Fueled Appliances This standard is a guide for the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of LPG and CNG fueled appliances. This standard applies to permanently installed LPG and CNG fueled appliances intended for use in enclosed compartments on boats. 1. Stoves covered by ABYC A-3, Galley Stoves.

7 2. Stoves covered by ABYC A-30, Cooking Appliances With Integral LPG Cylinders. A-27 Alternating Current (AC) Generator Sets This standard is a guide for the design, construction, and installation of alternating current (AC) generator sets on boats. This standard applies to alternating current generator sets intended for installation and operation on boats. A-28 Galvanic Isolators This is a performance based standard and guide for the qualification and installation of galvanic isolators, and their status monitors, if applicable, in alternating current (AC) electrical systems on boats. NOTE: Boats with metal in contact with water are subject to galvanic corrosion when connected to shore power as a result of connection to the common AC grounding conductor. This connection will affect the vessel's cathodic protection system. The use of a galvanic isolator may reduce these effects. This standard applies to galvanic isolators and their status monitors used on boats equipped with alternating current (AC) shore power systems operating at frequencies of 50 or 60 hertz, and less than 300 volts, wired in accordance with ABYC E-11, AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats. A-30 Cooking Appliances With Integral LPG Cylinders This standard is a guide for the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of cooking appliances with integral LPG cylinders. This standard applies to all appliances with integral LPG cylinders of not more than 16 ounces (454 grams) designed for cooking outside the boat interior and appliances with integral LPG cylinders of not more than eight ounces (227 grams) designed for cooking and storage in the accommodation spaces. NOTE: Installations with a capacity greater than 16 ounces (454 grams) are covered by ABYC A-1, Marine Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems; A-22, Marine Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems; and A-3, Galley Stoves. A-31 Battery Chargers And Inverters This standard is a guide for the design, construction, and installation of permanently installed marine alternating current (AC) battery chargers, power inverters and inverter/chargers. This standard applies to: permanently installed marine battery chargers powered by less than 300 volts AC providing current at a potential of 50 volts DC or less and permanently installed DC to AC marine inverters supplying less than 300 volts AC at a frequency of 50 or 60 Hertz and permanently installed inverter/chargers supplying less than 300 volts AC at a frequency of 50 or 60 Hertz. NOTE: This standard does not apply to devices intended to supply DC loads without a battery. A-32 Power Conversion This standard is a guide for the design, construction and installation of electrical and electronic power conversion, control equipment and systems. This document applies to electrical and electronic power conversion and control equipment in the AC shore power feed: 1. Operating at 600 volts or less, and 2. to on board distribution systems operating at 300 volts or less; single or three-phase, installed between the shore power inlet and the distribution panel, between shore power and on-board AC power sources, and between multiple on-board AC power sources for the purposes of: Power conditioning and conversion Seamless transfer between sources Parallel operation of sources Current Version: 2012 A-33 Emergency Engine/Propulsion Cut-Off Devices

8 This standard is a guide for the design, construction, installation and performance of a system used to disable the propulsion engine when the operator is unexpectedly displaced from the boat. NOTE: A system may include protection for passengers. This standard applies to all mechanically powered boats equipped with a system that disables propulsion when the operator is unexpectedly displaced from the boat. NOTE: These methods are not intended to offer instantaneous protection if the occupant/operator falls into the path of the boat. C-1 Primer Bulbs This standard is a guide for the design, choice of materials for, construction, installation, and replacement of primer bulbs installed in gasoline fuel systems. This standard applies to the primer bulb and primer bulb assemblies consisting of the primer bulb, the connecting hose lengths and the fittings necessary to connect the fuel tank to the engine on outboard engine installations. C-2 Carbon Canisters This standard is a guide for the design, manufacture, testing, and application of carbon canisters as a device to reduce evaporative hydrocarbon emissions in a marine gasoline fuel system caused by the diurnal cycle. This standard applies to carbon canister devices installed for the purpose of reducing hydrocarbon emissions. C-1500 Ignition Protection for Marine Products This standard is intended for the qualification of ignition sources including electrical devices for ignition protection for use onboard boats. This standard applies to the basic test methods for determining ignition protection and is not to be considered a standard that will determine the acceptability of a product or component for use in marine service. This standard does not cover: 1. Explosion proof or intrinsically safe equipment as required by the U.S. Coast Guard and applied to U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels or as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No Ignition protection procedures for products or components that may operate in hydrogen and air mixtures. 3. Mechanisms of ignition from external sources, such as static electricity, lightning, or other factors not related to the apparatus under test; 4. Apparatus based on the use of high voltage electrostatic principles; 5. The deterioration of external wiring; or 6. Connections installed in accordance with applicable installation standards. NOTE: Products and components classified as ignition protected are intended to be installed and used in accordance with the applicable requirements of the U. S. Coast Guard, the American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. and the Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, ANSI/NFPA No. 302, E-2 Cathodic Protection This standard is a guide for the design, installation, and use of cathodic protection systems on boats. This standard applies to the use of galvanic anodes and impressed current systems installed on boats. E-10 Storage Batteries These standards and recommended practices are guides for the selection, location, installation, and wiring of storage batteries. NOTE: The United States Coast Guard has promulgated mandatory requirements for batteries in 33 CFR, Subpart I, Sections CFR (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g). Refer to the CFR for complete, current federal requirements.

9 These standards and recommended practices apply to storage batteries used in direct current (DC) electrical systems on boats that operate at potentials of nominal fifty (50) volts or less. E-11 AC & DC Electrical Systems On Boats These standards are guides for the design, construction, and installation of alternating current (AC) electrical systems on boats and of direct current (DC) electrical systems on boats. 1. The United States Coast Guard has promulgated mandatory requirements for electrical systems in Title 33, CFR 183 Subpart I. Refer to the CFR for current federal requirements. 2. ABYC Technical Information Report TE-30, Electrical Propulsion Systems, outlines information for voltages over 300V AC and 50V DC for the purposes of electric/hybrid propulsion. These standards apply: 1. to alternating current (AC) electrical systems on boats operating at frequencies of 50 or 60 hertz and less than 300 volts, including shore powered systems up to the point of connection to the shore outlet and including the shore power cable and, 2. to direct current (DC) electrical systems on boats operating at nominal 50 volts or less. 1. Any conductor that is part of an outboard engine assembly and does not extend beyond the outboard engine manufacturerâ s supplied cowling. 2. Engine manufacturer supplied engine management systems and their associated conductors up to and including 20 AWG. Current Version: (2015) Archive Standards: (2012, RFI )(2009) (2008) (2003) Note: ABYC E-11, AC & DC Electrical Systems is a result of combining standards E-8, Alternating Current (AC) Electrical Systems on Boats, and E-9, Direct Current (DC) Electrical Systems on Boats. H-1 Field of Vision From The Helm Position This standard is a guide to minimize obstructions in the field of vision from the helm station(s). 1. In order for this standard to be effective the boat must be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner. 2. Boats can be operated in a manner and at certain speeds causing trim and/or roll angles such that vision is obscured. A boat operator may experience some loss of vision from the helm position while operating at high trim angles during the transition between displacement and planning mode. 3. This standard does not relieve the operator of the requirement to comply with the USCG Navigation Rules. 4. Movable items such as persons, gear, and convertible tops are considered under the control of the boat operator and therefore are not obstructions to visibility for the purpose of this standard. This standard applies to all boats powered by machinery. H-2 Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline This standard is a guide for the design, construction, and installation of both powered and natural ventilation systems for engine and fuel tank compartments of boats for the purpose of expelling or diluting potentially explosive gasoline vapor from a boatâ s interior. 1. The United States Coast Guard has promulgated mandatory requirements for ventilation in 33 CFR, Subpart K, Sections Refer to the CFR for complete, current federal requirements. 2. Ventilation Principle - Ventilation cannot be relied upon to remove all flammable vapors emanating from the presence of liquid fuel resulting from fuel system failures or fuel spillage. See ABYC H-24, Gasoline Fuel Systems. Boat ventilation cannot create a safe condition when liquid gasoline is exposed to the atmosphere because the liquid will continue to create vapors as long as liquid is present. 3. Gasoline engine exhaust can form an atmosphere laden with carbon monoxide gas, both inside the engine space, and outside the engine space, in the cockpit, or outside the boat where it may enter the boat through openings

10 required for ventilation, or other means. While total control of the diffusion of gasses in the atmosphere is not possible, some requirements listed in this standard are intended to minimize intrusion of toxic gas into accommodation compartments. This standard applies to boats using gasoline for electrical generation, mechanical power or propulsion, including outboard powered boats. 1. Ventilation guidelines for boats using diesel fuel are contained in ABYC H-32, Ventilation of Boats Using Diesel Fuel. 2. Ventilation cannot be relied upon to remove all carbon monoxide that may be produced from the operation of the vessel or its equipment. See ABYC TH-22, Educational Information About Carbon Monoxide, and ABYC TH-23 Design, Construction And Testing of Boats In Consideration of Carbon Monoxide, for further information. 3. Heat Dissipation - The ventilation system described in this standard is sufficient to provide for the requirements for ventilation of gasoline vapors from the engine space. However, the standard may not provide sufficient ventilation for heat dissipation. Current Version: (2013) Archive Standards: (2008) (2000) (1997) (1981) 1972, 1970, 1965, 1959 (Approved), 1958, 1957 H-3 Exterior Windows, Windshlds, Hatches, Doors, Port Lights, & Glazing This standard is a guide for the design, construction and installation of exterior windows, windshields, hatches, port lights, doors and all glazing materials on boats. This standard applies to all boats. 1. Means of exit installed in the hull sides of multi-hull boats. 2. Openings located below a reference line determined by LOA/17 measured from the static floating position (waterline). 3. Installations subject to continuous immersion. Current Version: (2014) Archived Standards: (2008) (2005) (1994) 1988, 1970 Note: H-13, Glazing Materials for Boats, and H-3 Exterior Hatches, Doors and Port Lights was combined with H-3 beginning with the 2005 edition. H-13: 1994, 1987, 1974 H-4 Cockpit Drainage Systems This standard is a guide for the definition, design, and construction of cockpit drainage systems. This standard applies to all boats with cockpits. H-5 Boat Load Capacity This standard is a guide for determining the maximum weight and persons capacity of boats. This standard applies to all boats less than 26 feet (7.9 m) in length (LOA), including catamarans. 1. Personal watercraft 2. Canoes and kayaks. (See ABYC H-29, Canoes and Kayaks) 3. Inflatable boats. (See ABYC H-28, Inflatable Boats) 4. Pontoon boats. (See ABYC H-35, Powering and Load Capacity of Pontoon Boats) Current Version: (2012) Archive Standards: (2004) (2002) (1998) (1996) (1983) (1981) (1974) (1973) 1965, 1964, 1963 H-8 Buoyancy In The Event Of Swamping This standard is a guide for determining the flotation and placement required to keep boats afloat when flooded/swamped

11 and where indicated, floating in an approximately level attitude when flooded/swamped. This standard applies to boats less than 20 feet (6.1 m) in length, including catamarans. 1. canoes and kayaks (see ABYC H-29, Canoes and Kayaks.) 2. inflatable boats (see ABYC H-28, Inflatable Boats.) 3. submersibles 4. surface effect vessels 5. amphibious vessels 6. raceboats (see American Powerboat Association Rules.) 7. pontoon boats (see ABYC H-35, Powering and Load Capacity of Pontoon Boats.) 8. sailboats 9. personal watercraft as covered by SAE J1973, Personal Watercraft-Flotation 1. ABYC H-37, Jet Boats-Light Weight, contains specific requirements, including that they meet the level flotation requirements of H Federal Regulations - Title 33 CFR Part 183 Subparts F, G, and H requires flotation for monohull boats less than 20 feet in length except for sailboats, canoes and kayaks, inflatable boats, submersibles, surface effect vessels, amphibious vessels, and raceboats. 3. Calculations and Testing of Boats: This standard contains specific test procedures which can be utilized to determine if a boat complies with the regulations specified in 33 CFR 183 Subparts F, G, and H. This standard also contains calculations to assist a manufacturer in estimating the amount of flotation material which is required to comply with the CFR test requirements. Equipping a boat with flotation according to the calculations sections of this standard is not to be considered proof of compliance with the applicable flotation requirements of the CFR. While a manufacturer is not specifically required by the CFR to test a boat to determine compliance, it is the responsibility of the boat manufacturer to ensure that boats meet the applicable CFR requirements and that, if tested, they pass the applicable tests in the CFR. Current Version: (2012) Archive Standards: (2004) (1999) (1987) (1980) (1973) H-22 Electric Bilge Pump Systems These standards are guides for the design, construction, installation, operation, and control of electric bilge pump systems. These standards apply to all boats equipped with electric bilge pump systems intended for control of spray, rain water, and normal accumulation of water due to seepage and spillage. H-23 Water Systems for Use On Boats This standard establishes a guide for the design, construction, and installation of potable water supply systems on boats and identification of non-potable water systems. This standard applies to all boats equipped with potable and non-potable water supply systems. H-24 Gasoline Fuel Systems This standard is a guide for the design, choice of materials for, construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of permanently installed gasoline fuel systems. 1. Portable Gasoline fuel systems are covered by HUABYC H-25, Portable Gasoline Fuel Systems. 2. The United States Coast Guard has promulgated mandatory requirements for gasoline fuel systems in 33 CFR, Subpart J, Sections Refer to the CFR for complete, current federal requirements. 3. The Environmental Protection Agency has promulgated regulations regarding the evaporative and diurnal emissions for gasoline spark ignition marine engines and fuel systems in 40 CFR Chapter Refer to the CFR for complete, current federal requirements.

12 This standard applies to all parts of permanently installed gasoline fuel systems from the fuel fill opening to the point of connection to the propulsion engine and/or to any auxiliary equipment on all boats with gasoline engines, excluding onboard refueling systems. H-25 Portable Gasoline Fuel Systems This standard is a guide for the design, construction and stowage of portable tanks with related fuel lines and accessories comprising a portable gasoline fuel system for boats. This standard applies to portable gasoline fuel systems of 12 gallons (45.4 L) or less. 1. For ventilation requirements see ABYC H-2 Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline 2. If a value for measurement is followed by a value in other units in parentheses, the second value may be only approximate. The first stated value is the requirement. Current Version: (2013 Reaffirmed) Archived Standards: (2010) (2003) (1994) (1986) (1981) (1976) (1972) H-26 Powering of Boats This standard is a guide for determining the maximum power for propulsion of outboard boats, evaluating the suitability of power installed in inboard boats, and determining maneuvering speed. NOTE: The maximum power determined by using this standard may have an effect on the integrity of the boat structure during use and trailering. This standard applies to boats propelled by machinery including catamarans. 1. Inflatable Boats (see ABYC H-28, Inflatable Boats); 2. Canoes and Kayaks (see ABYC H-29, Canoes and Kayaks); 3. Pontoon Boats (see ABYC H-35, Powering and Load Capacity of Pontoon Boats) Current Version: (2011) Archive Standards: (2006) (1996) (1989) (1983) (1972) H-27 Seacocks, Thru-hull Fittings, and Drain Plugs This standard is a guide for the selection of materials, design, construction, and installation of seacocks, thru-hull fittings, drain plugs, and other fittings that penetrate the hull at or below the maximum-heeled waterline. This standard applies to all boats. H-28 Inflatable Boats This standard is a guide for the design, construction, material and testing of inflatable boats, including RIBS. This standard applies to all inflatable boats, including RIBS less than eight meters (26 feet) length overall capable of being mechanically powered. 1. Liferafts 2. River excursion rafts 3. Inflatables powered exclusively by manual or sailing means. Current Version: (2010/12. RFI) Archive Standards: (2004) (2003) 2001 (1976) (1973) H-29 Canoes and Kayaks PURPOSE This standard is a guide for determining capacities, flotation, powering, design, construction and labeling of canoes and kayaks.

13 SCOPE This standard applies to all boats identified as canoes or kayaks, including inflatable canoes or kayaks. EXCEPTION: Canoes or kayaks intended solely for competition. H-30 Hydraulic Systems This standard is a guide for the design, construction, installation, operation, and control of hydraulic components used to transmit force. This standard applies to all boats equipped with hydraulic systems. Hydraulic systems for outboard engines or sterndrive trim and tilt, and manual hydraulic steering systems. H-31 Seat Structures This standard is a guide for the design, testing, construction and installation of permanently installed seating systems in boats. NOTE: The tests proposed in this standard may not be appropriate for some types of seating such as bolsters, side mounted folding "helmsman seatsâ, etc. This standard applies to permanently installed seats in cockpits, deck areas, and all helm position(s), including their fastenings and structure to which they are attached. 1. Canoes, kayaks, sailboats, race boats, and boats rated for less than 10 horsepower (7.4 kw) or for manual propulsion. 2. Seats that are integral with the boat structure. 3. Portable seats. NOTE: This standard does not cover any other equipment (e.g. ski pylons, tables, etc.) that can be placed in a seat socket. This standard does not address ergonomics, or arrangements of seating. This standard does not cover possible misuse of the seat, such as sitting on seatbacks or armrests, because such practices are unsafe and illegal in many states. H-32 Ventilation of Boats Using Diesel Fuel This standard is a guide for the design, construction, and installation of ventilation systems of boats using diesel fuel, for the purpose of removal of fixed gaseous fire extinguishing system discharge, and/or combustion air, and/or any incidental additional uses. This standard applies to boats using diesel fuel for electrical generation, mechanical power, or propulsion. NOTE: The United States Coast Guardâ s mandatory requirements for ventilation for boats with gasoline engines for propulsion or auxiliary machinery are found in 33 CFR, Subpart K, Sections CFR Refer to the CFR for complete, current federal requirements. Additionally, see ABYC H-2, Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline. H-33 Diesel Fuel Systems These standards are guides for the design, choice of materials, construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of permanently installed diesel fuel systems. These standards apply to all parts of permanently installed diesel fuel systems from the fuel fill opening to the point of connection to the propulsion engine and/or to any auxiliary equipment on all boats with diesel engines. Note:This standard for diesel fuel systems was initially a part of P-2, Safe Installation of Fuel Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery. First printed in 1967 as a proposed standard, the project included both gasoline and diesel fuel systems on boats. In 1970, P-2 was published as an adopted standard. Subsequently, the standard was renamed H-24, Fuel Systems (all permanently installed), and was published in In 1984, the standard split fuel systems into gasoline and diesel, and H-33, now titled Diesel Fuel Systems was published in Subsequent editions were published in 1989,1998, and The 2009 edition is the work of the Fuel and Ventilation Systems PTC. H-35 Powering and Load Capacity of Pontoon Boats

14 This standard is a guide for determining powering and load capacity of pontoon boats. This standard applies to all pontoon boats powered by machinery. EXCEPTION: Boats containing Enclosed Accommodation Compartments. H-37 Jet Boats - Light Weight This standard is a guide for the design, construction, and maintenance of inboard water jet propelled boats. This standard applies to inboard water jet propelled boats less than 20 feet (6 meters) in length with a boat weight less than 3000 lbs. ( kg). 1. Personal watercraft 2. Inflatable boats and Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats covered under ABYC H-28, Inflatable Boats. NOTE: 1. The United States Coast Guard has promulgated mandatory requirements for electrical, fuel and ventilation systems in 33 CFR, Subpart I, Subpart J, and Subpart K. Refer to the CFR for complete, current federal requirements. 2. The Environmental Protection Agency has promulgated regulations regarding the evaporative and diurnal emissions for gasoline spark ignition marine engines and fuel systems in 40 CFR chapter Refer to the CFR for complete, current federal requirements. Current Version: (2012) Archive Standards: (2006) (2001) (1997) (1995) H-40 Anchoring, Mooring, and Lifting This standard is a guide for the design, construction, selection, and installation of fittings and equipment for anchoring, mooring, docking, lifting, towing and trailering of boats. NOTE: The operator is responsible for equipping the boat with ground tackle, mooring and docking lines appropriate to the boat's intended use and area of operation. This standard applies to fittings and equipment that are attached to, or carried on boats for anchoring, mooring, docking, lifting, towing and trailering of all boats. NOTE: This standard does not address loads that may be encountered on grounded or swamped boats. H-41 Reboarding Means, Ladders, Handholds, Rails and Lifelines This standard is a guide for the design, construction, and installation of reboarding means, ladders, handhold devices, grab rails, rails, lifelines, and slip resistant surfaces. This standard applies to all boats. 1. Manually propelled boats 2. Aquatic toys 3. Canoes, kayaks, or other boats with a beam less than 3.6 ft (1.1m). Current Version: (2014) Archive Standards: (2009) (2006) (1998) P-1 Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines This standard is a guide for the design, installation, and selection of materials for exhaust systems for marine engines. NOTE: Some jurisdictions require noise abatement compliance. Exhaust system design should comply with the noise level limits.

15 This standard applies to the exhaust systems of all boats equipped with inboard or sterndrive engines, or permanently installed auxiliary engines, from the exhaust outlet of the engine or the turbocharger, if used, through the terminus where the exhaust gases are discharged. 1. Engine mounted components covered by ABYC P-4 Marine Inboard Engines and Transmissions (e.g. exhaust risers, mixing elbows). 2. Engine systems that include all exhaust components through the terminus where the exhaust gases are discharged. Current Version: (2014) Archive Standards: (2009) (2002) (1999) (1993) (1986) (1976) 1970, 1962, 1955 P-4 Marine Inboard Engines and Transmissions This standard is a guide for the design, selection of materials, construction, and installation, of inboard engines and transmissions. This standard applies to all inboard engines and transmissions used for propulsion and auxiliary equipment. P-6 Propeller Shafting Systems This standard is a guide for the design, construction and materials for propeller shafts and struts, and the installation of shaft bearings, stern bearings, struts, shaft seals, shaft logs, shaft couplings, and propellers. This standard applies to all boats driven by propeller shafting systems that penetrate the hull. NOTE: This standard incorporates those dimensional standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) that apply to propeller shaft couplings and ends used on propeller shafts that penetrate the hull. P-14 Mechanical Propulsion Control Systems This standard is a guide for the design, construction, testing, and installation of systems for mechanical remote control of the forward and reverse thrust, speed, and trim/tilt of propulsion machinery on boats. This standard applies to mechanical remote control systems for boat propulsion machinery and its trim/tilt adjustment mechanisms. 1. Personal watercraft 2. Jet boats 3. Hull mounted trim plane systems 4. Bow and/or Stern thruster systems 1. For electronic propulsion controls see ABYC P-24 Electric/Electronic Propulsion Control Systems. 2. For Jet Boats See ABYC P-23, Steering and Propulsion Controls for Jet Boats. Current Version: (2010) Archive Standards: (2008) (1996) (1981) (1970) P-17 Mechanical Steering Systems This standard is a guide for the design and construction of remote mechanical cable steering systems and the major components thereof, covering design, construction, and installation of steering systems for outboard, inboard, sterndrive and water jet drive boats. This standard applies to engine-mounted and boat-mounted remote mechanical cable steering systems used with single and twin engine installations of outboard engines over 20 horsepower per engine (15 kw), inboard, sterndrive and water jet drives. NOTE: Mechanical components of power assisted steering systems are covered by this standard.

16 1. Cable over independently mounted pulley steering systems covered by ABYC P-18, Cable Over Pulley Steering Systems for Outboard Engines. 2. Personal Watercraft 3. Jet Boats that comply with ABYC P-23, Steering and Controls for Jet Boats. 4. Bow and/or Stern thrusters Current Version: (2013) Archive Standards: (2008) (2001) (1994) (1989) (1983) (1974) P-18 Cable Over Pulley Steering Systems For Outboard Engines This standard is a guide for the design and installation of cable over pulley steering systems. This standard applies to cable over pulley steering systems, and the major components thereof, between the helm and their connection to outboard engines up to, and including, 50 total horsepower (37 kw). P-21 Manual Hydraulic Steering Systems This standard is a guide for the design, construction, and installation for remote manual hydraulic steering systems, and their major components. This standard applies to engine mounted and boat mounted remote manual hydraulic steering systems used with single and twin engine installations of outboard engines over 20 horsepower (14.9 kw) per outboard engine, inboard, sterndrive, and water jet drives. EXCEPTION: Devices covered under ABYC H-30, Hydraulic Systems. NOTE: In all steering systems, the hydraulic portions of the system must comply with relevant sections of this standard. P-22 Steering Wheels This standard is a guide for the design, construction, and installation of steering wheels for marine applications. This standard applies to steering wheels up to and including 24 inches (61 cm) in diameter used with outboard engines, inboards, sterndrives, and water jet drives. P-23 Steering and Propulsion Controls For Jet Boats This standard is a guide for the design and construction of systems for mechanical steering and mechanical control of propulsion machinery for inboard water- jet propelled boats. This standard applies to the control of propulsion machinery including control of the forward/reverse thrust, speed, trim, and steering from the input at the helm through the point of connection on the steering nozzle for all inboard jet boats. EXCEPTION: Personal Watercraft P-24 Electric/Electronic Propulsion Control Systems This standard is a guide for the design, construction, testing, and installation of systems for electric/electronic remote control of forward and reverse thrust, speed, and trim/tilt of propulsion machinery on boats. This standard applies to wired electric/electronic remote control systems for propulsion machinery on boats, and to the marking and orientation of the trim/tilt adjustment mechanisms. 1. Electrical on/ off switches addressed by P-14, Mechanical Propulsion Control Systems. 2. Electric propulsion motors that produce less than 115 pounds (512 Newtons) thrust. 3. Hull mounted trim plane systems. 4. Bow and/or Stern thruster systems. 5. Personal Water Craft There is no ABYC standard for wireless control systems.