INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 25649-7

First edition
2017-08

Floating leisure articles for use on and

in the water —
Part 7:
Additional specific safety
requirements and test methods for
Class E devices
Articles de loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l'eau —
Partie 7: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai complémentaires
propres aux dispositifs de Classe E

Reference number
ISO 25649-7:2017(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. vi
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
5 Construction and functional components of boats............................................................................................................ 3
5.1 Conditioning............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.2 Hull integrity.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
5.2.1 Requirements...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.2.2 Test method........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.3 Manual lifting and carrying devices....................................................................................................................................... 4
5.3.1 Requirements...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.3.2 Test method........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.4 Rowlocks and oars................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
5.4.1 Requirements...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.4.2 Test methods........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
5.5 Hull drainage............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
5.6 Towing device........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.7 Seating and attachment systems (where offered as standard or optional equipment)........... 5
6 Safety requirements and test methods.......................................................................................................................................... 5
6.1 Minimum area and maximum permissible number of persons.................................................................... 5
6.1.1 Requirement......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
6.1.2 Testing........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
6.2 Static stability of the boat............................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.2.1 Requirement......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.2.2 Test method........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.3 Dimensional stability when getting on and off the boat...................................................................................... 7
6.3.1 Requirement......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.3.2 Testing........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
6.4 Maximum load capacity................................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.4.1 Requirement......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.4.2 Testing........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
6.5 Safety ropes and grab handles.................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.5.1 Requirement......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.5.2 Test method........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.6 Residual buoyancy specific for boats.................................................................................................................................... 9
6.6.1 Requirement......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.6.2 Test method........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.7 Manoeuvrability...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.7.1 Requirement......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.7.2 Test method........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
7 Performance requirements and test methods for boats.............................................................................................. 9
7.1 General............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
7.2 Strength and performance of the towing device for boats................................................................................. 9
7.2.1 Requirement......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
7.2.2 Test method........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
7.3 Rowing test (where applicable, see 5.4)......................................................................................................................... 10
7.4 Water tightness test for boats.................................................................................................................................................. 10
7.4.1 Requirement...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
7.4.2 Test method........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

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8 Standard equipment and accessories for boats.................................................................................................................10

8.1 Requirement........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
8.2 Testing.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
9 Marking........................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
10 Instructions for use for boats................................................................................................................................................................10
11 Exclusions..................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Annex A (normative) Inflatable canoes, kayaks and sit-on-top kayaks.........................................................................13
Annex B (normative) Inflatable boat propelled by sail or motor.........................................................................................15
Annex C (informative) General arrangement of a typical boat with the hull made of non-
reinforced material..........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Annex D (informative) General arrangement of a typical boat with the hull made of
reinforced material..........................................................................................................................................................................................22
Annex E (informative) General arrangement of a typical paddle boat/kayak........................................................23
Annex F (informative) Examples of typical products forming Class E.............................................................................24
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

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Foreword
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URL: www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
ISO 25649-7 was prepared by the European Committee Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee
CEN/TC 136, Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment, in collaboration with ISO
Technical Committee TC 83, Sports and other recreational facilities and equipment, in accordance with
the agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
A list of all the parts in the ISO 25649-series can be found on the ISO website.

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Introduction
This document is closing the regulatory gab between aquatic toys smaller than 1,2 m on the one hand
and inflatable boats providing a buoyancy greater than 1 800 N on the other hand. It includes all kinds
of boat propulsion and covers canoes and kayaks as well. The mostly combined safety and performance
requirements deal with space per person, load capacity, floating stability, engine power and behaviour
after loss of air pressure (failure of an air chamber).
Practical test runs shall prove the manoeuvrability of the boat under various conditions and the
adequate motorization.
Comprehensive consumer information related to selection before purchase and during use complete
the requirement profile of the document.
This document covers boats of customary construction and design with an overall length from 1,2 m
(uninflated, flat) up to 1 800 N buoyancy. Such boats are mostly intended for recreational water
activities and for the use by children. However, smaller tender boats such as those used on yachts
also fall within this size range and small boats for specific applications (e.g. fishing boats) may also be
included. Therefore, irrespective of the main group of users, powered boats and sail boats have also
been taken into consideration.

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For figurative examples see Annex C, D, E and F.

Table 1 — Introductory risk analysis

Position
Func- of user
Partial
tion; Type of in regard
risk Protection
Typical range of move- to the Pre-
Place of related Final aims stand-
No. prod- usage; ment/ equip- dictable
usage to water risk ard/ regula-
ucts target/ propul- ment, misuse
environ- tion
age sion elevation
ment
group above
water

Adults Pools; Children, Paddling, Inside the Overload; Drifting This document
and sea, adults rowing, boat use by away; cap- closes the
chil- shore/ sail, en- non-swim- sizing; en- gap between
dren's close to gine mers; trapment; ISO 6185 and
boats shore; wave lack of su- EN 71)
passive
rivers; riding pervision
rowing and active
lakes in case of
boats use by
child use ...
of near hand,
oval drifting;
E shape third
with or party DROWN-
in work
without (towing) ING
pro-
tran- ...
gramme
som
canoes,
kayaks,
tender
boats to
yachts

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Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water —

Part 7:
Additional specific safety requirements and test methods
for Class E devices

1 Scope
This document is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to
ISO 25649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable with ISO 25649-1 and ISO 25649-2.
Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F):

— inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom;
— canoes and kayaks;
— inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials;
— motor kit/sail kit as additional option.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application of Class E devices:

— moving from A to B for pleasure purposes;

— staying on the water for relaxing;
— moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 8665, Small craft — Marine propulsion reciprocating internal combustion engines — Power
measurements and declarations
ISO 25649-1:2017, Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water — Part 1: Classification, materials,
general requirements and test methods
ISO 25649-2, Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water — Part 2: Consumer information

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 25649-1 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp

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— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/

3.1
residual buoyancy
provision of remaining buoyancy in case of a defect of any buoyancy chamber
3.2
inflatable boat
buoyant structure (hull), achieving all or part of its intended shape and buoyancy by the medium of
inflation and intended for the transportation of persons on the water; its design and shape give it the
capability to withstand forces and movements arising from various sea conditions
Note 1 to entry: An inflatable boat is considered as an aquatic toy (toy in form of a boat) according to EN 71–1, when

a) it is intended for use without any propelling means (oars, paddles, motor, sail) and these are also not to be
fitted subsequently, and

b) its overall length is <120 cm and the boat is additionally marked with the following warning note “Caution,
to be used only in shallow water and under supervision”.

3.3
tender
boat that serves as an auxiliary means in working around a bigger boat but mainly to commute from
the boat to shore or other places nearby
Note 1 to entry: In this respect it serves for transport of crew and load. Tenders are propelled by oars, frequently
they are equipped with an outboard engine, partly they can be fitted with sails. For stowage reasons tenders are
often small in size but robust in material and construction.

3.4
leisure boat
boat that serves as a recreational boat, slowly moving around on the water for relaxing, extended
bathing, etc
Note 1 to entry: It does not have the purpose of a working boat.

3.5
inherent buoyant material
non-crosslinked (closed-cell) foam or other materials enclosed in (a) sealed compartment(s) in the hull
which has a specific weight less than fresh water
Note 1 to entry: Boat made from inherent buoyant material is a buoyant structure (hull) achieving all or parts of
its intended shape and buoyancy from soft foam, hard foam or sealed chambers filled with air, gas or granules.

3.6
inboard area
internal surface area defined by a vertical plane tangential to the innermost side of the buoyancy tube
and perpendicular to the deck
3.7
inboard length
length of the cockpit, including the area below any spray cover, measured along the boat centreline
between the innermost points of the bow and stern
3.8
usable seating area
inboard area, including the area below any spray cover, available for the users to sit on
3.9
permissible rated load
maximum loading of the boat by persons, propelling means and other items

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3.10
integrated transom
rear part of the boat's cockpit normally made by a flat wooden board inseparably integrated in the
boats hull on which the motor is clamped by clamp screws
3.11
motor mount transom
small board attached to the rear part of the boat via a tube frame and hull fittings by means of separate
fixings for the purpose of clamping the motor to it
3.12
kayak
boat which is propelled by means of double paddle(s) and user(s) sitting in line in a mid boat position
Note 1 to entry: The width/length–ratio of kayaks is above 1:3. Kayaks can be equipped with sail and motor.

3.13
canoe
boat which is propelled by means of a single paddle(s) and user(s) are kneeling or sitting at bow and
rear of the boat
Note 1 to entry: The width/length–ratio of canoes is above 1:3. Canoes can be equipped with sail and motor.

4 Materials
Boats conforming to this document shall meet the requirements set out in ISO 25649-1:2017, Clause 6.
All materials shall be selected by the manufacturer according to the requirements for shape, dimensions,
maximum load, etc. to which the boat is to be subjected and which are resulting from the intended
service conditions.

5 Construction and functional components of boats

5.1 Conditioning
All tests shall be performed at a temperature of (20 ± 3) °C.

5.2 Hull integrity

5.2.1 Requirements

The materials and the method of construction used in the construction of a boat shall be compatible with
that of the hull itself. Any load-bearing fittings attached to the boat shall not result in any impairment in
air tightness or water integrity, when loaded as described in 5.2.2.

5.2.2 Test method

Load-bearing fittings shall be loaded in any direction up to breaking point, but not exceeding 1 kN for
leisure boats (see 3.4) and 2 kN for tenders (see 3.3). If maximum load is reached, this load shall be
maintained for 1 min.
Any cordage used for test purposes shall have a diameter of 8 mm.

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5.3 Manual lifting and carrying devices

5.3.1 Requirements

The boat shall be equipped with a means for portage. There shall be no failure of the carrying device,
when tested in accordance with 5.3.2.
Where lifting or carrying devices also function as safety ropes or grab handles, they shall also comply
with the requirements of 6.6.1.

5.3.2 Test method

The carrying device shall be gradually loaded with a force of 500 N for 1 min in the appropriate
directions.
Any cordage used for test purposes shall have a diameter of 8 mm.

5.4 Rowlocks and oars

5.4.1 Requirements

5.4.1.1 General

The provision of paddles, rowlocks and oars is not mandatory. The assembly system oar/rowlock shall
comply with the requirements given in 5.4.1.2 to 5.4.1.5.
Exclusions according to Annex A.

5.4.1.2 Abrasion damage

The bearing surfaces of the oars and rowlocks shall be free from any roughness likely to cause excessive
wear. All external surfaces of the rowlocks shall be smooth and free from sharp edges and corners.

5.4.1.3 Securing against loss

Rowlocks shall be secured against unintended loosening. Means shall be provided for safe location of at
least two oars or paddles when stowed away.

5.4.1.4 Strength of rowlocks

There shall be no structural failure of the rowlocks and/or associated fittings when tested in accordance
with 5.4.2.2.

5.4.1.5 Strength and performance of rowlocks and oars

When tested in accordance with 7.4, there shall be no structural failure or permanent deformation
of any component during the test and it shall be clearly demonstrated that the rowlock system is
sufficiently rigid for efficient rowing. A minimum unrestricted movement of the oars 60° ahead and 60°
astern shall be enabled.

5.4.2 Test methods

5.4.2.1 Abrasion damage and prevention of loosening

Visual inspection and performance testing.

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5.4.2.2 Strength of rowlocks

The rowing system, including the rowlocks, shall be loaded with a force of 300 N for 1 min in the
horizontal direction that is most likely to cause failure.
Any cordage used for test purposes shall have a diameter of 8 mm.

5.5 Hull drainage

If the boat is fitted with a transom integrated in the body of the boat, it shall be equipped with at least
one drain-plug or one bailing system.

5.6 Towing device

All boats shall have, at their bow, a towing device suitable for securing a towline. See 7.2 for strength test.

5.7 Seating and attachment systems (where offered as standard or optional

equipment)
There shall be no damage or malfunction to either the seating or to any related attachment systems,
when tested in accordance with Clause 7.

6 Safety requirements and test methods

6.1 Minimum area and maximum permissible number of persons

6.1.1 Requirement

The calculated seating area for each adult shall be at least 0,45 m2 and for each child it shall be 0,23 m2.
The load rated for an adult shall be 75 kg, for a child 37,5 kg. Two children up to 10 years of age are
considered as an adult. The inboard area of boats (inboard length × inboard width) intended for use by
only one person shall be so designed, independent of the calculated seating area, that the appropriate
seat pattern shown in ISO 25649-1:2017, Annex A can be placed inboard without over crowding.
For boats where the inboard area is restricted by equipment parts of the motor or sail kit, the usable
inboard area for each person shall be verified by placing the seat patterns for adults and/or children
on the usable area without overlapping. The patterns shall be distributed so that the persons sitting
in their predetermined positions are not impeded and/or endangered by any equipment parts
protruding/swinging into or installed inboard the boat.
Exclusions are described in Annex A.

6.1.2 Testing

The dimensions for calculating the usable inboard area (m2) shall be determined vertically between
the inboard walls with the hull inflated to working pressure. Where the inboard area has an irregular
shape, the measurements of length and width shall be multiplied. Areas below the spray cover are
considered as usable areas.
The permissible number of persons (adults/children) for boats designed for several persons is obtained
by division of the total inboard area by 0,45 m2 for adults or 0,23 m2 for children. Boats shall not be
labelled for more than two children. The resulting value shall be rounded down to the nearest integer
or 0,5 m2. For boats designed for one person only, the seat patterns are used as measuring aid or test
criterion.

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6.2 Static stability of the boat

6.2.1 Requirement

The boat equipped with the manufacturer's maximum rated motor (see B.2.4) shall not capsize when
tested in accordance with 7.4.2.
Exclusions according to Annex A.

6.2.2 Test method

The test shall be carried out with the motor fitted but without a fuel tank, battery or sail kit. The test
load shall be evenly distributed over the test loading area of the boat, as shown in Figure 1.
The total test load for a child, if applicable, shall be
mt = (0,67 × n × 75 kg) + (0,67 × 37,5 kg) (1)

where

n is the maximum permissible number of adults determined by the manufacturer (see 6.1), i.e.
75 kg for each permissible adult and 37,5 kg for a child, if applicable.

NOTE The dimensions for a 37,5 kg steel test weight are given in Figure 1.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 typical load plate, e.g. timber
2 fitting or rowlock
3 test loading area
4 test weight, steel, 37,5 kg
5 centre of gravity of test load
6 buoyancy tube
a For eyebolt.
b For load-plate fastening bolt.

Figure 1 — Static stability test with three adults and a child

6.3 Dimensional stability when getting on and off the boat

6.3.1 Requirement

The inflated boat, ready-for-use, shall not buckle nor capsize when a person carrying luggage (combined
100 kg) is getting into or out of the boat at any accessible point of the floor of the inboard area, while the
load capacity (evenly distributed over the usable inboard floor area) is fully utilized.
The boat shall be checked for its stability in shape when the boat is embarked by the first test person.
The boat may deform up to a degree where function and safety is still maintained.

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6.3.2 Testing

The boat shall be loaded with a mass of 75 kg (adult) or 37,5 kg (child) at any accessible point of the
inboard floor area. The loading area shall be a circle with a diameter of 200 mm.

6.4 Maximum load capacity

6.4.1 Requirement

The maximum load capacity of the boat shall be calculated using the following equation:

 kg 
m =  0, 5 × V × 1 000  − M (2)
 m3 

m is the maximum load capacity in kg (total load weight on board including persons, equipment,
outboard motor and fuel);

V is the volume of the buoyancy chambers in m3;

M is the total mass in kg, of the boat as supplied by the manufacturer, inclusive of all equipment
permanently installed and/or supplied with the boat such as hull, fittings and similar items
but without outboard motor and fuel. Permanently installed engine(s) and drive systems shall
also be included.

6.4.2 Testing

Proof of maximum load capacity, m, by calculation with Formula (2). The volume, V, shall be determined
either by calculation or experimentally. For determination of the data (dimensions for calculation,
gauging of volume by litres) the boat shall be inflated to the working pressure.
For determination of the volume, the uncertainty of measurement shall not exceed 3 %. The arithmetic
mean of three measurements shall be taken.
For determination of the mass, an appropriate balance shall be used.
The determined volume and the mass of the boat shall be indicated in the test report.

6.5 Safety ropes and grab handles

6.5.1 Requirement

All boats shall be equipped with adequate means offering a firm hold to each of the permissible number
of persons when occupying the seating positions provided or when outside in the water, even if the
boat has capsized. All handholds shall be designed to ensure, by their nature and arrangement, that the
permissible number of persons can hold them, even for a long period, without risk of injury.
The handholds and their assemblies shall conform to the requirements for hull fittings described in 5.2.
Where safety ropes and grab handles also function as manual lifting or carrying devices, they shall also
conform to the requirements of 5.3.
All boats shall have a properly affixed safety rope.
There shall be no failure/fracture of the handhold assemblies when tested as specified in 5.2.2.

6.5.2 Test method

Visual inspection and assessment.

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Each handle and lifeline assembly fitting shall be loaded with a force of 500 N for 1 min in the direction
most likely to cause failure. For practical assessment in the water, see 7.2.

6.6 Residual buoyancy specific for boats

6.6.1 Requirement

After failure of the largest buoyancy chamber, the residual buoyancy of the hull shall be at least 50 % of
the manufacturer's rated maximum load capacity (see 6.4).

6.6.2 Test method

The residual buoyancy shall be calculated or measured.

6.7 Manoeuvrability

6.7.1 Requirement

An inflated boat loaded to the maximum load capacity shall be capable, upon sudden deflation of any
one of its buoyancy chambers, of being propelled purposefully by one of its intended means. Oars may
be used as paddles.

6.7.2 Test method

The boat shall be propelled, with its air chamber most likely to cause failure deflated, in a generally
straight line over at least 50 m in calm water.

7 Performance requirements and test methods for boats

7.1 General
The boat shall have passed at least the test in accordance with ISO 25649-1:2017, Clause 6. The boat
shall be assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and inflated to the defined
working pressure.
Testing shall be carried out in the order of 7.2 to 7.4 in conditions with an average wave height of 300 mm.
The coxswain and other crew members, if any, shall perform the tests by taking the seating positions
offered as standard or optional equipment.

7.2 Strength and performance of the towing device for boats

7.2.1 Requirement

When examining the boat closely at the end of the test period, there shall be no structural failures
on any part of the hull or boat components, such as the deck or thwarts, and including any boundary
interface such as floor/hull.
During the test, there shall be no tendency for the bow to submerge or to lift in a manner likely to
submerge the motor or overturn the boat.

7.2.2 Test method

The maximum permissible number of persons calculated in accordance with 6.1 shall be embarked.

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The boat shall be towed for at least 15 min by its towing device (see 5.6) to be designated by the
manufacturer at a speed of not less than 4 knots with a towline of length equal to 3 times the boat
length (±15 %).

7.3 Rowing test (where applicable, see 5.4)

The boat shall be rowed for a distance of not less than 300 m in both the minimum loaded condition and
the fully loaded condition according to manufacturer's declaration.
The rowlock system shall be examined during and on completion of the test, and the unrestricted
movement of the oars shall be measured.
Exclusions according to Annex A.

7.4 Water tightness test for boats

7.4.1 Requirement

The boat shall be closely examined at the end of the test. There shall be no evidence of water within
the boat.
This test does not apply to boat equipped with a self-draining system.

7.4.2 Test method

It shall be ensured that there is no water within the boat at the beginning of the test. The boat shall
be loaded to the maximum load capacity recommended by the manufacturer. The distribution of this
load shall represent the boat fitted with a motor of the maximum power rating as specified by the
manufacturer and passengers seated in their normal positions.
For testing, the boat shall be allowed to remain static in the water for 20 min.

8 Standard equipment and accessories for boats

8.1 Requirement
Where a pressure gauge is provided by the manufacturer to ensure the specified maximum working
pressure, it should at least conform to class 2,5 (according to EN 837-1).

8.2 Testing
Visual inspection.

9 Marking
Boats according to this document shall be marked in accordance with ISO 25649-2 as far as applicable.
All information shall be placed together in a position where they are well visible when the boat is in use.
Information shall be grouped in consistent contents.
Additionally, given pictorial representation of the useable boat with significant contour lines and main
dimensions shall be on the packaging.

10 Instructions for use for boats

See also relevant additional requirements in ISO 25649-2.

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Each boat according to this document shall be supplied with instructions for use, easy to understand,
sufficient to enable even an unskilled operator to correctly assembly and disassemble, operate,
handle, maintain and store the boat. The texts describing difficult and complicated handlings shall be
supplemented by explanatory drawings/pictures. The instructions for use shall be subdivided into
groups as given below and shall contain at least the following information, with explanations where
possible:
a) General information about the boat and it's use:
1) Descriptions of the boat, accessories and options of use (propelling by oars or paddles).
2) Explanations of the terms “permissible number of persons” and “maximum working pressure”.
3) Warning, not to perform any structural changes to the boat that could affect the safety.
4) The minimum safety and performance requirements specified in this document does not
release the user of an inflatable boat from his obligation to acquire the knowledge and skills
required for navigating in water and to observe the respective regulations, since safety on the
water is also a result of the interaction between coxswain, boat and water conditions.
b) Instruction for assembling and disassembling the boat, descriptions, including drawings/pictures,
of assembly and disassembly with information on:
1) Preparation of the boat and its accessories for assembling;
2) Mounting of floor and bracing parts;
3) Mounting of devices for rowing;
4) Inflation of the boat and maximum working pressures;
5) Handling of inflation valves;
6) Handling of pressure gauge or device for pressure assessment, see also ISO 25649-1:2017, 5.7;
7) Positioning and fixing of the seats;
8) Mounting and handling of protective devices, where available;
9) Attachment of belaying lines fixtures.
c) Instruction for care and storage of the boat:
1) Thorough cleaning and drying of all parts of the boat, particularly after it has been used in salt
water and after soiling by oil, indicating the permitted cleaning and preservative agents;
2) Inspection of the hull and all its parts for detection of any damages due to mechanical strain,
wear and ageing;
3) Repair of smaller damages by the means provided on board (repair kit);
4) Advice, when to bring the water boat or any essential equipment part into a professional repair
shop for appropriate repair or replacement (e.g. large tears/cracks);
5) Instruction for correct storage of the boat, its equipment and other accessories.
d) Instruction for operation afloat, including the necessary warning notes and required supervision
of children, advices and/or rules of behaviour with respect to:
1) Correct use of the boat’s equipment and accessories;
2) Provision of oars or paddles;

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3) Load distribution, secure stowing of items, taking and keeping the seating positions inboard
(falling overboard);
4) Taking along of sharp and/or pointed items;
5) Stony shore, jetties, shallows (e.g. sandbanks, coral reefs, rock);
6) Provision of lifesaving means (e.g. life jackets, distress signals, spare parts);
7) Towing, being towed;
8) Failure of an air chamber;
9) Re-rightening of the boat;
10) Hazards arising from currents and winds;
11) Caution of offshore winds and currents (parental supervision of children).

11 Exclusions
According to Table 2.

Table 2 — Exclusions
Not applicable specifications depending on
No Propelling means Combinations
the propelling means
1 Propelled by manual means 5.2; B.2; B.1 (sailing test) To be applied analo-
2 Propelled by motor power Annex B (sailing test) gously for combina-
tions of propelling
3 Propelled by sail 5.2; B.2 means

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Annex A
(normative)

Inflatable canoes, kayaks and sit-on-top kayaks

A.1 Applicable requirements

In addition to the requirements detailed in this annex, inflatable canoes, kayaks and sit-on-tops shall
conform to all the requirements of the main text of this document, excluding the following clauses:
— 5.4 Rowlocks and oars;
— 6.1 Minimum area and maximum permissible number of persons;
— B.2 Applicable requirements for motorised boats;
— 6.2 Static stability of the boat;
— 7.3 Rowing test.
Sit-on-tops should be tested as far as requirements below are applicable.

A.2 Maximum permissible number of persons

A.2.1 Kayaks
For each permissible person, the minimum seating area shown in ISO 25649-1:2017, Annex A shall be
provided. The number of permissible persons n (adult or child) is equal to the number of seat patterns,
which can be placed on the floor of the boat without overlapping. Point Z of the patterns shall be placed
vertically in line with the lower forward edge of the backrest (see ISO 25649-1:2017, Annex A).

A.2.2 Canoes
For each permissible person, the minimum seating/kneeling area shown in ISO 25649-1:2017, Annex A,
shall be provided. The number of permissible persons n (adult or child) is equal to the number of
patterns, which can be placed on the floor of the boat without overlapping.

A.3 Load capacity, stowage volume

The total mass of the number of persons determined in accordance with A.2.1 and/or A.2.2 shall not
exceed the maximum load capacity (see 6.4).
For calculation of the mass 75 kg for each adult and 37,5 kg for a child have to be used.
Canoes and kayaks shall provide a minimum inboard stowage volume, outside the seating area, of
25 dm3 per adult and 13 dm3 per child.

A.4 Backrest and footrest for kayaks

Kayaks shall be equipped with a backrest and a footrest for each permissible person. The footrest shall
not entangle/entrap the feet of the occupants in the event of a capsize.

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A.5 Safety ropes

Safety ropes for all types of canoes and kayaks shall be fitted to both sides of the bow and stern areas
only and shall not impede the normal operation of the boat.

A.6 Performance test for kayaks and canoes

The manoeuvre ability of the boat under given loading conditions shall allow a goal orientated straight
forward course according to manufacturer's declarations.
Testing shall be performed by a practical test in water. The test course for propulsion straight forward
shall be 100 m.
Test criteria:
— purposeful propulsion by its intended means in a straight line without hindrance to the operator(s)
when paddling or canoeing, and
— purposeful propulsion without the seats and backrest becoming detached and without undue
ingress and retention of water in the boat.
There shall be no structural damage of the boat.

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Annex B
(normative)

Inflatable boat propelled by sail or motor

B.1 Applicable requirements for sailed boats

B.1.1 General
In addition to the requirements detailed in this annex, inflatable boats propelled by sail shall conform
to all the requirements of the main text of this document.

B.1.2 Boards

B.1.2.1 Construction

Leeboards, centreboards and dagger boards shall be capable of being hoisted to the level of the boat
bottom and of being fixed in their working position without the use of tools or devices.
Dagger boards shall be secured against accidental loss.

B.1.2.2 Strength and function of boards

The attachment of any of the boards shall show no failure or permanent deformation when loaded with
a lateral force of 80 N/m2 of sail area.
For leeboards, the lateral force shall be applied on the vertical centreline 2/3 of its length down from
the turning axis. See Figure B.1.
For centreboards and dagger boards, the lateral force shall be applied at the mid-point of their exposed
length underneath the boat bottom, lx. See Figure B.2.

B.1.2.3 Test method

Boards shall be tested when fitted to the boat and in both directions. The load shall be applied once in
each direction for 10 min.

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Key
1 leeboard
2 lateral force
a Turning axis.

Figure B.1 — Leeboard strength test

Key
1 centre/daggerboard
lx length underneath the boat bottom

Figure B.2 — Centre/daggerboard strength test

B.1.3 Standing and running rigging

Detachable masts and booms shall be capable of being securely jointed.

The minimum diameter of sheets shall be 8 mm.
Jibs and mainsheets shall be capable of being cleated by the helmsman in his seating position.

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B.1.4 Sailing performance

B.1.4.1 Requirement

Boats propelled by sail shall be capable of sailing the test course as described in Table B.1 and Figure B.3
with no damage or malfunction. The test course from A to B proves the ability of the boat to sail against
a true wind under a true tack angle of at least 60°, i.e. buoy B shall be approached from its windward
side without tacking.

B.1.4.2 Test method

The test comprises two subtests [(a) and b)] with different load conditions (see Table B.1).

Table B.1 — Sailing test course

Wind force (Beau- Number of tests
Subtest Sailing direction Load condition
fort) courses required
a) 4 A to B 3 1 adult
b) 4 A to B 3 Maximum load

Dimensions in metres

Key
1 buoy B
2 buoy A
a True wind direction.

Figure B.3 — Sailing test course

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B.2 Applicable requirements for motorised boats

B.2.1 General

In addition to the requirements detailed in this annex, inflatable boats propelled by motor shall conform
to all the requirements of the main text of this document.
Exclusions according to Annex A.

B.2.2 Transom (where applicable)

B.2.2.1 Requirement

The transom or motor mount and its attachment to the boat shall be designed to withstand, under
normal use, the output power and torque of the motor specified by the manufacturer and the weight of
such a motor.

B.2.2.2 Test method

Visual inspection during and after in-water performance tests as described in B.2.5.

B.2.3 Motor-securing line attachment (only powered boats)

A means of attaching a motor-securing line shall be provided at an appropriate position.

B.2.4 Maximum motor power

For boats without a transom: Pmax = 0,8 × F(d)

For boats with a transom: Pmax = 1,2 × F(d)

where

Pmax is the maximum motor power rating, in kW, determined in accordance with ISO 8665;

F(d) is the dimensional factor = l × b

where

l is the overall length of the boat in m, from the bow to the extremity of the rear float (excluding
handholds or other fittings);

b is the overall width of the boat in m (excluding handholds or other fittings).

B.2.5 In-water performance, if the boat is equipped with mechanical means of propulsion

B.2.5.1 Requirements

There shall be no structural failures in the form of fractures, cracks, tears, separations, etc. on any part
of the hull or boat components, such as the deck or thwarts, and including any boundary interface such
as floor/hull, deck/transom, buoyancy tube/hull, etc.
There shall also be no signs of abrasion that could result in subsequent structural damage or failure.
The boat shall not overturn and shall remain reasonably dry.

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B.2.5.2 Test method

B.2.5.2.1 General

The boat shall be closely examined at the end of the test period.
The remote steering system shall be used, if it is supplied as standard equipment. If it is offered as
optional equipment, the test shall be carried out using both tiller and remote steering system
consecutively.

B.2.5.2.2 Testing with minimum load

Only a coxswain shall embark. The total period of testing shall not be less than 45 min. With powered
boats, the motor controls shall be set to develop maximum forward thrust.
The boat shall be headed directly upwind and then successively downwind on courses of approximately
45° separation (see Figure B.4). This will give a minimum of at least five separate courses encountering
a head-on, bow quarter, beam, stern quarter and following sea condition. The boat shall be turned
sharply to port and starboard towards the end of each course (see Figure B.4).

B.2.5.2.3 Testing with maximum load

The test described in B.2.5.2.2 shall be repeated, but with the boat uniformly loaded with its maximum
load capacity including the maximum permissible number of persons (see 6.1 and 6.4).
All handholds shall be clearly seen to have satisfied the requirements of 6.5.1 and all seating and
attachment systems to have satisfied the requirements of 5.7.

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a True wind direction.

b Upwind course.
c Bowquarter course.
d Beam-wind course.
e Sternquarter course.
f Downwind course.

Figure B.4 — In-water performance test

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Annex C
(informative)

General arrangement of a typical boat with the hull made of non-

reinforced material

Key
1 buoyancy tubes
2 towing device
3 safety rope or lifeline
4 type plate
5 inflation valve
6 lifting/carrying device
7 oarlock
a Example of a longitudinal partition.

Figure C.1 — Arrangement of a boat made of non-reinforced material

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Annex D
(informative)

General arrangement of a typical boat with the hull made of

reinforced material

Key
1 type plate 9 oarlock
2 motor 10 safety rope or lifeline
3 transom 11 inboard area
4 inflation valve 12 towing device
5 buoyancy tube comprising several buoyancy chambers 13 spray cover
6 lifting/carrying device 14 grab handle
7 fuel tank 15 paddle or oar
8 partition bulkhead — Example of a longitudinal16 partition bulkhead — Example of a transverse
partition partition

Figure D.1 — Arrangement of a boat made of reinforced material

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Annex E
(informative)

General arrangement of a typical paddle boat/kayak

Key
1 buoyancy tubes 6 lifting/carrying device
2 towing device 7 backrest
3 safety rope or lifeline 8 footrest
4 type plate a Example of a longitudinal partition.
5 Inflation valve

Figure E.1 — Arrangement of a paddle boat/kayak

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Annex F
(informative)

Examples of typical products forming Class E

Figure F.1 — Examples of typical products forming Class E

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