What is the weight difference between fully outfitted with no crew and the maximum weight fully outfitted with 10 POB?

• A. 3,400 Lbs
• B. 2,000 Lbs
• C. 1,400 Lbs
• D. 5,000 Lbs

Answer: (A)

Adding crew and their gear changes the boat’s weight by the amount of payload they represent. The question asks for the difference between the weight of the boat fully outfitted with no crew and the weight when it’s fully outfitted with the maximum number of people on board. That difference is the total weight of 10 people plus their gear. The data set for this boat lists that payload change as 3,400 pounds, so the weight difference is 3,400 pounds. This payload amount directly affects buoyancy, draft, and stability, which is why it’s important to know how much extra weight ten people can add. The other numbers don’t match the listed payload difference for ten POB, so they’re not the correct total.