(1)In case of passenger vessel when it is loaded with weight representing the full number of passengers and crew at 65 kg for each person and when all necessary fuel is on board the clear height of the side above water at the lowest point in not less than 38 cms for vessels 6 m in length or less and 76 cms for vessels 18 m in length and over. For lengths between 6m and 18 m in height shall be in proportion. The length shall be measured from the forward side of the stem to the after side of stem post and the clear side shall be measured to the top of the covering board if however a half deck is fitted the clear side shall be measured to the top of the side at side or to the top of gunwale whichever measurement gives the smaller free board. In decked boats the free boat shall be measured from the top of the deck at side.(2)Vessels permitted to ply during foul season shall be required to have freeboard 1.5 times as of that calculated in sub rule (1).
