What is the boat's weight fully outfitted with no crew?

• A. 8,400 Lbs
• B. 11,800 Lbs
• C. 9,960 Lbs
• D. 8,000 Lbs

Answer: (A)

Understanding this question hinges on knowing the baseline weight of the boat when it’s fully outfitted but without any people on board. This weight is the reference point used for stability, trim, and planning how much additional load (crew, fuel, gear) the boat can safely carry. For the 29' RBS II, the published figure for this condition is 8,400 pounds. That means the boat, with all standard outfitting installed, engines in place, and equipment aboard, weighs 8,400 pounds when no crew is on board.

Any extra weight from people, extra fuel, or additional gear would add to this baseline, so you’d sum the baseline with those loads to confirm you remain within the maximum safe weight and maintain proper center of gravity and stability. The other numbers would represent heavier scenarios that include crew or extra fuel and gear, or lighter scenarios that omit standard outfitting.