13Requirements in relation to engine power rating

13 Requirements in relation to engine power rating

13 Requirements in relation to engine power rating

The owner and master of a vessel are each guilty of an offence if the vessel is operated while having a motor that exceeds—

(a) the power rating specified for the vessel by the manufacturer, or

(b) if there is no power rating specified for the vessel by the manufacturer or the power rating is not apparent—

(i) in the case of a vessel with an outboard motor, the maximum power capacity as calculated in accordance with section 2.6 of AS 1799.1—2009Small craft—General requirements for power boats, or

(ii) in any other case, the power rating (if any) approved by Transport for NSW for vessels of that kind.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.