EN ISO 6185-3:2018

Inflatable boats - Part 3: Boats with a hull length less than 8 m with a motor rating of 15 kW and greater (ISO 6185-3:2014)

ISO 6185-3:2014 specifies the minimum safety characteristics required for the design, materials to use, manufacture and testing of inflatable boats and rigid inflatable boats with a hull length in accordance with ISO 8666 less than 8 m with a motor power rating of 15 kW and greater.
ISO 6185:2014 is applicable to the following types of boats intended for use within the operating temperatures of -20 °C to +60 °C:
Type VII: Powered Boats (with power ≥ 15 kW) fitted with a buoyancy tube attached to the port and starboard sides, suitable for navigation in conditions of Design Categories C and D and capable of installing motor power rating of 15 kW and greater.
Type VIII: Powered Boats (with power > 75 kW) fitted with a buoyancy tube attached to the port and starboard sides, suitable for navigation in conditions of Design Category B capable of installing motor power rating of 75 kW and greater.
ISO 6185:2014 excludes single-chambered boats and boats made from unsupported materials, and is not applicable to aquatic toys and inflatable liferafts.

Aufblasbare Boote - Teil 3: Boote mit einer Rumpflänge unter 8 m mit einer Motorleistung von mindestens 15 kW (ISO 6185-3:2014)

Bateaux pneumatiques - Partie 3: Bateaux d'une longueur de coque inférieure à 8 m et d'une puissance moteur assignée supérieure ou égale à 15 kW (ISO 6185-3:2014)

L'ISO 6185-3:2014 spécifie les caractéristiques minimales de sécurité requises concernant la conception, les matériaux à utiliser, la fabrication et les essais des bateaux pneumatiques et semi-rigides d'une longueur de coque, mesurée conformément à l'ISO 8666, inférieure à 8 m et dont la puissance moteur assignée est supérieure ou égale à 15 kW.
L'ISO 6185-3:2014 s'applique aux types de bateaux suivants destinés à être utilisés dans une plage de températures d'utilisation comprise entre -20 °C et +60 °C:
Type VII: Bateaux à moteur (d'une puissance ≥15 kW) équipés de chambres de flottabilité reliées aux cotés bâbord et tribord, appropriés à une navigation en catégories de conception C et D et sur lesquels on peut installer des moteurs d'une puissance assignée supérieure ou égale à 15 kW.
Type VIII: Bateaux à moteur (d'une puissance ≥75 kW) équipés de chambres de flottabilité reliées aux cotés bâbord et tribord, appropriés à une navigation en catégories de conception B et sur lesquels on peut installer des moteurs d'une puissance assignée supérieure ou égale à 75 kW.
L'ISO 6185-3:2014 exclut les bateaux à flotteur monochambre, et les bateaux en matériaux non renforcés, et ne s'applique ni aux jouets aquatiques ni aux radeaux de survie gonflables.

Napihljivi čolni - 3. del: Čolni s trupom, krajšim od 8 m, in motorjem z močjo, večjo ali enako 15 kW (ISO 6185-3:2014)

Ta del standarda ISO 6185 določa minimalne varnostne lastnosti, zahtevane za načrtovanje, materiale za uporabo, izdelavo in preskušanje napihljivih čolnov ter napihljivih čolnov, ki imajo v spodnjem delu trupa togo enoto, z dolžino trupa (LH) manj kot 8 m (v skladu s standardom ISO 8666) in motorjem z močjo najmanj 15 kW.
Ta del standarda ISO 6185 se uporablja za naslednje tipe čolnov, namenjenih za uporabo pri delovnih temperaturah od –20 °C do 60 °C:
– tip VII: čolni na motorni pogon s plovno cevjo, pritrjeno na desno in levo stran, ki so primerni za krmarjenje v razmerah konstrukcijskih kategorij C in D z možnostjo namestitve motorja z močjo, večjo ali enako 15 kW;
– tip VIII: čolni na motorni pogon s plovno cevjo, pritrjeno na desno in levo stran, ki so primerni za krmarjenje v razmerah konstrukcijske kategorije B z možnostjo namestitve motorja z močjo, večjo ali enako 75kW.
OPOMBA 1: Splošne razvrstitve običajnih čolnov tipa VII in VIII so podane v ustreznih dodatkih A in B.
Ta del standarda ISO 6185 ne zajema enokabinskih čolnov in čolnov, izdelanih iz nepodprtih materialov ter se ne uporablja za vodne igrače in napihljive rešilne splave.
OPOMBA 2: Za plovila, ki so zajeta v direktivi o rekreacijskih plovilih (RCD) Evropske unije in opremljena z notranjim motorjem z nestandardnim vgrajenim izpušnim sistemom, je treba upoštevati zahteve glede emisij hrupa.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 25-Sep-2018
• Withdrawal Date: 13-Apr-2025
• ICS: 47.080 - Small craft
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 464 - Small Craft
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 464 - Small Craft
• Current Stage: 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
• Start Date: 15-May-2024
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 2003/44/EC - Approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft
• Directive: 2013/53/EU - Directive 2013/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on recreational craft and personal watercraft and repealing Directive 94/25/EC
• Mandate: M/542 - [C(2015)8736] Standardisation Request to the European Committee for Standardisation and the European Committee for Electro-technical Standardisation as regards recreational craft and personal watercraft in support of Directive 2013/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on recreational craft and personal watercraft and repealing Directive 94/25/EC.
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 6185-3:2018 - Inflatable boats - Part 3: Boats with a hull length less than 8 m with a motor rating of 15 kW and greater (ISO 6185-3:2014)

Relations

• Replaces: EN ISO 6185-3:2014 - Inflatable boats - Part 3: Boats with a hull length less than 8 m with a motor rating of 15 kW and greater (ISO 6185-3:2014)
• Effective Date: 03-Oct-2018
• Replaced By: EN ISO 6185-3:2024 - Inflatable boats - Part 3: Boats with a length of the hull less than 8 m with a motor power rating of 15 kW and greater (ISO 6185-3:2024)
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

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Inflatable boats - Part 3: Boats with a hull length less than 8 m with a motor rating of 15
kW and greater (ISO 6185-3:2014)
Aufblasbare Boote - Teil 3: Boote mit einer Rumpflänge unter 8 m mit einer Motorleistung
von mindestens 15 kW (ISO 6185-3:2014)
Bateaux pneumatiques - Partie 3: Bateaux d'une longueur de coque inférieure à 8 m et
d'une puissance moteur assignée supérieure ou égale à 15 kW (ISO 6185-3:2014)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 6185-3:2018
ICS:
47.080 ýROQL Small craft
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 6185-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 47.080 Supersedes EN ISO 6185-3:2014
English Version
Inflatable boats - Part 3: Boats with a hull length less than
8 m with a motor rating of 15 kW and greater (ISO 6185-
3:2014)
Bateaux pneumatiques - Partie 3: Bateaux d'une Aufblasbare Boote - Teil 3: Boote mit einer Rumpflänge
longueur de coque inférieure à 8 m et d'une puissance unter 8 m mit einer Motorleistung von mindestens 15
moteur assignée supérieure ou égale à 15 kW (ISO kW (ISO 6185-3:2014)
6185-3:2014)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 April 2018.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered . 4

European foreword
The text of ISO 6185-3:2014 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 188 “Small craft” of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 6185-3:2018.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2019, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by March 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 6185-3:2014.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 2013/53/EU.
For relationship with EU Directive 2013/53/EU, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this document.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 6185-3:2014 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 6185-3:2018 without any modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered
This European standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request M/542
C(2015) 8736 final to provide one voluntary means of conforming to Essential Requirements of Directive
2013/53/EU.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance
with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of
this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements of that
Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Annex I of Directive
2013/53/EU
Essential Requirements of Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of Remarks/Notes
Directive 2013/53/EU this EN
Annex I, Part A, 1 - Watercraft design 3.12 except note 1 to entry Disregard note to Clause 3.12
categories
Annex I, Part A, 2.1 - Craft 9
identification
Annex I, Part A, 2.2 - Builder´s plate 9
Annex I, Part A, 2.3 - Protection from 6.2, 7.9, 7.14, 10
falling overboard and means of
reboarding
Annex I, Part A, 2.4 - Visibility from the 7.10
main steering position
Annex I, Part A, 2.5 - Owner´s manual 10, 11 Maintenance and repair information
shall be provided in the owner’s
manual
Annex I, Part A, 3.1 - Structure 5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.9,
6.10, 6.15, 7.6, 7.7, 7.12, 7.13, 8
Annex I, Part A, 3.2 - Stability and 7.3, 7.4 Design Category B, C and D only. Apply
freeboard EN ISO 12217 for Category A
Annex I, Part A, 3.3 - Buoyancy and 6.4, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6
flotation
Annex I, Part A, 3.4 - Openings in hull, 6.17
deck and superstructure
Annex I, Part A, 3.5 - Flooding 6.7, 7.3, 7.4, 8.5, 8.7
Annex I, Part A, 3.6 - Manufacturer's 7.1, 7.2
maximum recommended load
Annex I, Part A, 3.7 - Liferaft stowage 7.11
Annex I, Part A, 3.9 - Anchoring, 6.9
mooring and towing
Annex I, Part A, 4 - Handling 7.8, 8.3, 8.6
characteristics
Annex I, Part A, 5.1 - Engines and 6.12, 6.14
engine compartments
Annex I, Part A, 5.2 - Fuel system and 6.12, 6.13, 6.14
fuel tanks
Annex I, Part A, 5.3 - Electrical system 6.11
Annex I, Part A, 5.4 - Steering system 6.8, 7.13
Annex I, Part A, 5.5 - Gas system 6.18
Annex I, Part A, 5.6 - Fire protection 6.12, 6.16
Annex I, Part A, 5.7 - Navigation lights 6.19
Annex I, Part A, 5.8 - Discharge 6.7, 6.20
prevention and installations
facilitating the delivery
ashore of waste
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this standard
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6185-3
Second edition
2014-08-15
Inflatable boats —
Part 3:
Boats with a hull length less than 8
m with a motor rating of 15 kW and
greater
Bateaux pneumatiques —
Partie 3: Bateaux d’une longueur de coque inférieure à 8 m et d’une
puissance moteur assignée supérieure ou égale à 15 kW
Reference number
ISO 6185-3:2014(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 3
4 Symbols . 4
5 Structural Materials . 5
5.1 General . 5
5.2 Materials making up the flexible floor and buoyancy tube . 5
5.3 Wood . 7
5.4 Metal parts . 7
5.5 Glass-reinforced plastics . 7
5.6 Other materials . 7
5.7 Buoyant material used in foam filled buoyancy tubes . 7
6 Functional components . 8
6.1 Conditioning . 9
6.2 Fittings bonded to the flexible parts of the boat . 9
6.3 Manual lifting and carrying devices . 9
6.4 Valves (if applicable) . 9
6.5 Rowlocks and oars .10
6.6 Transom (where applicable) .11
6.7 Hull drainage .11
6.8 Remote steering system (where offered as standard or optional equipment) .11
6.9 Towing, anchoring and mooring devices .11
6.10 Seating and attachment systems (where offered as a standard or optional equipment) .11
6.11 Electrical installations (where offered as standard or optional equipment)) .12
6.12 Engine and engine spaces .12
6.13 Fuel systems .12
6.14 Ventilation of petrol engine and/or petrol tank compartments (where applicable) .12
6.15 Devices for lifting the boat (if applicable) .12
6.16 Fire protection (if applicable) .13
6.17 Openings in hull, deck or superstructure .13
6.18 Gas systems .13
6.19 Navigational lights .13
6.20 Discharge prevention .13
7 Safety requirements of the completed boat .13
7.1 Maximum Load Capacity .13
7.2 Crew limit (CL) .13
7.3 Static stability .13
7.4 Buoyancy requirements .15
7.5 Compartmentation .17
7.6 Nominal pressures (inflatable buoyancy tubes) .17
7.7 Strength of the inflatable buoyancy tube .17
7.8 Maximum motor power .18
7.9 Man overboard prevention and recovery .18
7.10 Field of vision from the helm position .19
7.11 Provision for (a) liferaft(s) .19
7.12 Strength of the Rigid Structure (type test only) .19
7.13 Strength of principal fitted accessories .19
7.14 Safety Sign .21
8 Performance .21
ISO 6185-3:2014(E)
8.1 General .21
8.2 Drop test (Ribs only) .21
8.3 In-water performance .22
8.4 Rowing test (where applicable, see 6.5) .23
8.5 Watertightness test (not applicable to open floor, self-bailing boats) .23
8.6 Manoeuvring-speed test .23
8.7 Self-Draining (type VIII Boats only) .25
9 Builder’s plate(s).25
10 Owner’s manual.25
11 Standard equipment .26
Annex A (informative) General arrangement of a typical Type VII boat .27
Annex B (informative) General arrangement of a typical Type VIlI boat .28
Bibliography .30
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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 188, Small craft.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 6185-3:2001), which has been technically
revised.
ISO 6185 consists of the following parts, under the general title Inflatable boats:
— Part 1: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 4, 5 kW
— Part 2: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 4, 5 kW to 15 kW inclusive
— Part 3: Boats with a hull length less than 8m and with a motor power rating of 15 kW and greater
— Part 4: Boats with a hull length of between 8 m and 24 m and with a maximum motor power rating of
15 kW and greater
ISO 6185-3:2014(E)
Introduction
ISO 6185 is subdivided into four parts as shown in Figure 1. It excludes:
— single-chambered boats;
— boats < 1 800 N buoyancy; and
— boats made from unsupported materials > 12 kN inflated buoyancy and powered by motors > 4,
5 kW.
It is not applicable to:
— aquatic toys; and
— inflatable liferafts.
ISO 6185-1:
— Type I Boats with L < 8 m propelled exclusively by manual means.
H
— Type II Powered boats with L < 8 m with a power ≤ 4, 5 kW.
H
— Type III Canoes and kayaks with L < 8 m.
H
— Type IV Sail boats with L < 8 m with a sail area ≤ 6 m .
H
ISO 6185-2:
— Type V Powered boats with L < 8 m with power 4,5 kW < P ≤ 15 kW
H
— Type VI Sail boats with L < 8 m with sail area > 6 m .
H
ISO 6185-3:
— Type Vll Powered boats with L < 8 m with power ≥ 15 kW.
H
— Type Vlll Powered boats with L < 8 m with power ≥ 75 kW.
H
ISO 6185-4:
— Type IX Powered boats (design categories C and D) with 8m < L ≤ 24 m with power ≥ 15 kW.
H
— Type X Powered boats (design category B) with 8m < L ≤ 24 m with power ≥ 75 kW.
H
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Figure 1 — Illustration of how ISO 6185 is sub-divided
This document enables the boat to be assigned to a design category appropriate to its design and
maximum load. The categories used align with those in the Recreational Craft Directive of the European
Union, EU Directive 94/25/EC, as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 6185-3:2014(E)
Inflatable boats —
Part 3:
Boats with a hull length less than 8 m with a motor rating
of 15 kW and greater
1 Scope
This part of ISO 6185 specifies the minimum safety characteristics required for the design, materials
to use, manufacture and testing of inflatable boats and rigid inflatable boats with a hull length L in
H
accordance with ISO 8666 less than 8 m with a motor power rating of 15 kW and greater.
This part of ISO 6185 is applicable to the following types of boats intended for use within the operating
temperatures of – 20 °C to + 60 °C:
— Type VII: Powered Boats fitted with a buoyancy tube attached to the port and starboard sides,
suitable for navigation in conditions of Design Categories C and D and capable of installing motor
power rating of 15 kW and greater.
— Type VIII: Powered Boats fitted with a buoyancy tube attached to the port and starboard sides,
suitable for navigation in conditions of Design Category B capable of installing motor power rating
of 75kW and greater.
NOTE 1 General arrangements of typical boats of Types VII and VIII are given in Annexes A and B, respectively.
This part of ISO 6185 excludes single-chambered boats and boats made from unsupported materials,
and is not applicable to aquatic toys and inflatable liferafts.
NOTE 2 For craft, concerned by the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) of the European Union, fitted with
inboard engines with nonstandard integral exhausts, noise emission requirements need to be considered.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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.
EN 314-2, Plywood - Bonding quality - Part 2: Requirements
ISO 1817, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of the effect of liquids
ISO 2411, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of coating adhesion
ISO 3011, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of resistance to ozone cracking under static
conditions
ISO 3864-1, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 1: Design principles for safety signs
and safety markings
ISO 4674-1:2003, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of tear resistance — Part 1: Constant
rate of tear methods
ISO 4675, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Low-temperature bend test
ISO 6185-3:2014(E)
ISO 6185-4:2011, Inflatable boats — Part 4: Boats with a hull length of between 8 m and 24 m with a motor
power rating of 15 kW and greater
ISO 8099, Small craft — Toilet waste retention systems
ISO 8666, Small craft — Principal data
ISO 8847, Small craft — Steering gear — Cable and pulley systems
ISO 8848, Small craft — Remote steering systems
ISO 9093, Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings
ISO 9094,Small craft — Fire protection
ISO 9775, Small craft — Remote steering systems for single outboard motors of 15 kW to 40 kW power
ISO 10087, Small craft — Craft identification — Coding system
ISO 10088, Small craft — Permanently installed fuel systems
ISO 10133, Small craft — Electrical systems — Extra-low-voltage d.c. installations
ISO 10239, Small craft — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems
ISO 10240, Small craft — Owner’s manual
ISO 10592, Small craft — Hydraulic steering systems
ISO 11105, Small craft — Ventilation of petrol engine and/or petrol tank compartments
ISO 11547, Small craft — Start-in-gear protection
ISO 11592, Small craft less than 8 m length of hull — Determination of maximum propulsion power rating
ISO 11812:2001, Small craft — Watertight cockpits and quick-draining cockpits
ISO 12215-3:2002, Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 3: Materials: Steel, aluminium
alloys, wood, other materials
ISO 12215-5, Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 5: Design pressures for monohulls,
design stresses, scantlings determination
ISO 12216, Small craft — Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors — Strength and watertightness
requirements
ISO 12217-1:2013, Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization — Part 1: Non-
sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m
ISO 12217-3:2013, Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization — Part 3: Boats of
hull length less than 6 m
ISO 13297, Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating current installations
ISO 14945, Small craft — Builder’s plate
ISO 14946, Small craft — Maximum load capacity
ISO 15084, Small craft — Anchoring, mooring and towing — Strong points
1)
ISO 15085:2003 Small craft — man overboard prevention and recovery
ISO 15652, Small craft — Remote steering systems for inboard mini jet boats

1) Under revision
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ISO 21487, Small craft — Permanently installed petrol and diesel fuel tanks
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
inflatable boat
buoyant structure (hull), achieving all or part of its intended shape and buoyancy by the medium of
inflation and which is intended for the transportation of people and/or loads on the water, and where
the design and shape of it gives it the capability of withstanding forces and movements arising from sea
conditions
3.2
rigid inflatable boat
buoyant structure comprising two essential parts: a lower hull formed by a rigid structure achieving
part of its intended shape and a non-rigid buoyancy tube(s) that is of either inflatable or foam-filled
type and where the volume of the buoyancy tube(s) comprises not less than 50 % of the total required
buoyant volume of the boat (3.4)
Note 1 to entry: Tubes made from rigid aluminium, rotomoulded polyethylene, GRP or other rigid materials are
excluded.
3.3
buoyancy of an inflatable boat
buoyancy of all chambers which form the inflatable hull, plus any other buoyant component which is
permanently fixed to it
Note 1 to entry: The term “permanently fixed” implies detachment is only possible by the use of tools
3.4
total buoyant volume (V)
buoyancy comprising the buoyant volumes of the inflatable buoyancy tube (3.5) and the foam filled
buoyancy tube (3.6) added to the permanent inherent buoyancy (3.7) added to the permanent sealed
buoyancy (3.8) added to the inherent buoyancy of the rigid parts of the boat
3.5
inflatable buoyancy tube
multi-chambered tube attached to the length of both port and starboard sides of the hull when the boat
is in use, and inflated with air
3.6
foam-filled buoyancy tube
buoyancy tube attached to the length of both port and starboard sides of the hull when the boat is in use,
and filled with resilient closed cell type foam
Note 1 to entry: For material requirements, see 5.7.
3.7
permanent inherent buoyancy
buoyancy provided by non-intercellular (closed cell) foam or other materials, contained within the rigid
hull and cockpit, which are less dense than fresh water
Note 1 to entry: For material requirement see ISO 12217-1:2013, Annex F.
3.8
permanent sealed buoyancy
buoyancy provided by sealed compartments, contained within the rigid hull and cockpit, filled with air
Note 1 to entry: For requirements see ISO 12217-1:2013, Annex F reference air containers.
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3.9
reinforced materials
materials which have a coated base cloth
3.10
inboard area
internal surface area defined by a vertical plane tangential to the innermost side of the buoyancy tube
3.11
crew limit
maximum number of persons to be carried when the boat is underway, as displayed on the builder’s
plate
3.12
design category
description of the sea and wind conditions for which a boat is assessed to be suitable
Note 1 to entry: The definitions of these design categories align with those used in the Recreational Craft Directive
of the European Union, EU Directive 94/25/EC as amended.
3.12.1
design category B “offshore”
designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to and including wind force 8 and significant wave
heights up to and including 4 m can be experienced
3.12.2
design category C “inshore”
designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where conditions up to
and including wind force 6 and significant wave heights up to and including 2 m can be experienced
3.12.3
design category D “sheltered waters”
designed for voyages in sheltered coastal waters, small bays, small lakes, rivers, and canals when
conditions up to and including wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to and including 0,3 m can
be experienced, with occasional waves of 0,5 m maximum height, for example from passing vessels
4 Symbols
Unless specifically otherwise defined, the symbols and units used in this part of ISO 6185 are given in
Table 1.
Table 1 — Symbols, abbreviated terms and units
Symbol Designation Unit Clause
windage area of the hull in profile at the appropriate loading
A m 7.3
LV
condition
beam of the hull, measured in compliance with ISO 8666 with 7.3
B m
H
the inflatable tubes inflated to nominal pressure 7.5
CL crew limit, see 3.11 7.2
maximum tube diameter, measured within the straight sections 5.2.2.5
d mm
of the buoyancy tube section 5.2.2.7
F(d) dimensional factor 8.1
F tear resistance force N 5.2.2.5
t
F static load force N 5.2.2.7
s
a 5
1 bar = 0,1 MPa = 10 Pa; 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2.
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Table 1 (continued)
Symbol Designation Unit Clause
length of the hull, measured in compliance with ISO 8666 with Introduc-
L m
H
the inflatable tubes inflated to nominal pressure tion, 7.3
Table 3
waterline length of the hull, measured in compliance with
L m
WL
ISO 8666
7.3.1
8.2.2
8.3.2.3
m mass of the fully loaded boat as defined in ISO 8666 kg
LDC
8.5.2
8.7.3
mass of the minimum operating condition of the boat in accord-
M kg 6.15
MO
ance with ISO 12217-1
N number of buoyancy compartments Unit 7.5
5.2.2.5
a
p nominal pressure at 20°C bar
5.2.2.7
V total buoyant volume (see 3.4) of the boat m 7.4
V volume of each compartment m 7.5
c
V volume of the buoyancy tube m 7.5
T
a 5
1 bar = 0,1 MPa = 10 Pa; 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2.
5 Structural Materials
5.1 General
All materials shall be selected according to the stresses to which the boat is to be subjected (shape,
dimensions, maximum load, installed power, etc.), and also to the intended service conditions. Use
under normal seagoing conditions shall not materially impair their performance and they shall meet the
following requirements.
5.2 Materials making up the flexible floor and buoyancy tube
5.2.1 Requirements
All materials contributing to the integrity of the boat shall meet the requirements stipulated below and
shall retain their full serviceability within the operating temperature range of – 20 °C to + 60 °C.
5.2.2 Test methods
5.2.2.1 Sampling
Carry out the test with test pieces taken from the constituent materials prior to manufacturing the boat.
If the boats are vulcanized during manufacture, the test pieces shall also be vulcanized.
5.2.2.2 Resistance to liquids
Carry out the test in accordance with ISO 1817 on the external side or the sides of the material in contact
with the liquid using IRM 901 oil (A) and salt water (B) as specified in Table 2.
In both cases (A) and (B), the change in mass per unit area shall not exceed 100 g/m following the
stipulated period of contact with the test fluid at a temperature of 70 °C ± 2 °C.
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Table 2 — Duration of Test
Parameter A B
a b
Test liquid IRM 901 oil Salt water
Period of contact (22 ± 0,25) h ≥ 336 h
a
IRM 901 oil has replaced ASTM oil No. 1.
b
Components of salt water: Distilled water + 30 g of sodium chloride per litre.
5.2.2.3 Resistance to ozone
Carry out the test as specified in ISO 3011 on the external face of the fabric in contact with the ambient
environment as specified below.
— Exposure time: 72 h
— Temperature of test: 30 °C ± 2 °C
−6
— Concentration:  a volume fraction of 0,5 × 10
— Mandrel diameter: 5 times the material thickness
There shall be no signs of cracking on completion of the test when test samples are examined under 10×
magnification.
5.2.2.4 Resistance to cold
All materials shall satisfy the requirements of ISO 4675 at a temperature of − 20 °C.
5.2.2.5 Tear strength
Carry out the test as specified in ISO 4674-1:2003, method B.
The minimum value of tear resistance, in Newton’s, is given by:
F = 0,375 d (1,14 p + 0,14)
t
In all cases, F shall be not less than 75 N.
t
5.2.2.6 Coating adhesion
Prepare and carry out the test in accordance with ISO 2411 at room temperature and a machine rate of
100 mm/min ± 10 mm/min. The minimum adhesion value shall be 40 N per 25 mm.
5.2.2.7 Seam strength testing of buoyancy chambers
Join two pieces of material together in the same manner as used in the boat construction (method,
material, dimensions) to form a 50 mm wide test piece. Apply a static load at 60 °C over a period of 4 h.
Where more than one method of seam construction is used in the manufacture of the boat, carry out the
test for each method.
The minimum value of F is given by:
s
F = 3,75 d (1,14 p + 0,14)
s
There shall be no slipping or other failure at any part of the seam.
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5.3 Wood
5.3.1 General
The types of timber and plywood shall comply with ISO 12215-3.
All exposed timber and plywood shall be given weather-tight protection, such as paint, varnish or
preservative, suitable for a marine environment.
In the selection of protective coatings, national, regional and international regulations for the protection
of the environment shall be followed.
5.3.2 Plywood
Plywood used may incorporate hardwoods or softwood plies and the bonding adhesive shall be water-
and boil- proof and comply with EN 314-2 or equivalent.
If the wood used for plies is not hardwood, the plies shall be treated to give protection against rot, fungal
decay and marine borers, and/or reinforced (laminate), where necessary.
All adjoining edges and/or surfaces, including any end grain, shall be effectively sealed.
Timber used shall be seasoned and free from sapwood, decay, insect attack, splits and other imperfections
likely to adversely affect the performance of the material. The timber shall be generally free from knots
but an occasional sound intergrown knot is acceptable.
5.3.3 Constructional timbers
Timber used in the construction shall be seasoned, and free from sapwood, shakes and other defects.
5.4 Metal parts
The types of metals shall comply with the requirements of Clause 4 of ISO 12215-3:2002.
5.5 Glass-reinforced plastics
Resins, reinforcements and laminates shall be arranged and protected against effects of the marine
environment to comply with the requirements of 7.12.
5.6 Other materials
Parts other than metal or wood shall comply with the requirements of Clause 6 of ISO 12215-3:2002.
5.7 Buoyant material used in foam filled buoyancy tubes
5.7.1 General
Buoyant materials used in foam filled buoyancy tubes shall comply with the tests prescribed in 5.7.2
5.7.2 Tests
5.7.2.1 General
Ten samples of the buoyant material shall be subject to tests prescribed in 5.7.2.2 to 5.7.2.4. They shall
be at least 300 mm and of the same thickness as used in the buoyancy tube.
The dimensions of the samples shall be recorded at the end of the 10 day cycle.
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The samples shall be carefully examined at the end of the tests and shall not show any sign of external
change of structure or of mechanical properties. Furthermore, 2 of the samples shall be cut open and
shall not show any sign of internal change of structure.
Six of the samples shall be used for the water absorption test in 5.7.2.3, two of which shall be so tested
after they have been subjected to the fuel resistance test in 5.7.2.4
The results shall state the mass in kilograms which each sample can support out of the water after one
and seven days immersion (the selection of a test method suitable for obtaining this result directly or
indirectly is left to the discretion of the testing body). The reduction of buoyancy shall not exceed 16 %
for samples which have been exposed to the diesel oil conditioning and shall not exceed 5 % for all other
samples. The samples shall show no sign of damage such as shrinking, cracking, swelling, dissolution or
change of mechanical qualities.
5.7.2.2 Tests for stability under temperature cycling
Six samples shall be alternately subjected for 8 h to surrounding temperatures of −30 °C and +65 °C.
These alternating cycles need not follow immediately after each other and the following procedure,
repeated for a total of 10 cycles is acceptable:
a) store the samples for 8 h at +65 °C, to be completed on the first day; and
b) remove the samples from the warm chamber that same day and leave them exposed under ordinary
room conditions until the next day; and
c) store the samples in a cold chamber for 8 h at −30 °C, to be completed the second day; and
d) remove the samples from the cold chamber that same day and leave them exposed under ordinary
room conditions until the next day;
Repeat the procedure until 10 cycles (a,b,c,d) has been reached.
5.7.2.3 Tests for water absorption
The tests shall be carried out in fresh water and the sample shall be immersed for seven days under a
1,25 m head of water.
The tests shall be carried out on:
a) 2 samples as supplied; and
b) 2 samples which have been subjected to the temperature cycling as prescribed in 5.7.2.2; and
c) 6 samples which have been subjected to the temperature cycling as prescribed in 5.7.2.2 followed by
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