Example of a Capacity Plate
![Capacity plate Maximum Capacities - 7 Persons or 1050 lbs., 1400 lbs. Persons, Motors, Gear, 130 HP Motor. This boat complies with U.S. Coast Guard Safety Standards in effect on the date of certification. ABC Boats; XYZ Manufacturing, Inc.; Anywhere, USA 99999](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/1331/attachments/original/maximum_capacity_plate.jpg?1503937830)
Although federal law requires capacity plates only on boats less than 20 feet in length, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) requires a capacity plate on all boats less than 26 feet in order to be certified by NMMA.