3. GENERAL INFORMATION__PAGE 23Note: All dimensions in mm. All boats are hand-made and therefore some minordeviations may occur.3.2 DESIGN CATEGORIESThere are four design categories of boats based upon their ability to withstand wind andwater conditions; this boat is designed in accordance with Category C.Category A – Designed for winds that may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale – 40knots) and a significant wave height of 4m and above.Category B – Designed for winds that include up to wind force 8 (Beaufort scale – 40knots) and significant wave height up to and including 4m.Category C – Designed for winds that include up to a wind force 6 (Beaufortscale – 27 knots) and a significant wave height up to and including 2m.
