What is the Cape Horn maximum crew capacity and weight?

• A. 4 CREW / 1200 LBS
• B. 6 CREW / 1485 LBS
• C. 2 CREW / 900 LBS
• D. 3 CREW / 1000 LBS

Answer: (B)

Understanding the maximum crew capacity and weight is about keeping the vessel buoyant and stable during operation. The Cape Horn is rated for six crew members with a total weight limit of 1,485 pounds, which includes everyone on board plus gear and safety equipment. This limit is set to ensure the boat maintains adequate reserve buoyancy and a workable center of gravity; adding more people or extra weight pushes the hull deeper in the water and can make handling more difficult, increase trim sensitivity, and reduce stability in waves. So, plan for six people and keep the total on board, including gear, at or below 1,485 pounds. The other options propose lower limits that don’t reflect the boat’s safe carrying capacity.