# The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975, Paragraph 1


The overall length of the boat shall be not less than 3·8 metres and the boat shall be of such form and proportions as to have ample stability in a seaway when afloat in the empty, laden or swamped condition. The boat shall be suitable for the accommodation of at least six persons.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/330/schedule/8/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-safety-provisions-rules-1975/schedule-8/paragraph-1
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