ABYC Releases 63rd Supplement to Standards and Technical Report
Published on August 4, 2023
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 63rd supplement to Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. The annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates to the boat building and repair standards used for over 90% of the boats constructed in the United States. On Aug. 16, ABYC will host a complimentary webinar , offering an overview of the 14 updated standards and the available compliance resources. These resources are designed to assist the industry in proactively meeting the demands of the 2025 model year requirements.
ABYC members can access the standards and technical tools on ABYC’s website via the standards library.
Updated standards and technical information reports:
- A-1, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems
- A-4, Fire Fighting Equipment
- A-6, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment
- A-23, Sound Signal Appliances
- A-26, LPG and CNG Fueled Appliances
- A-30, Cooking Appliances With Integral LPG Cylinders
- A-33, Emergency Engine/Propulsion Cut-Off Devices
- C-7, Battery Switches for Use on Boats
- E-11, AC & DC Electrical Systems for Boats - Technical Amendment
- H-32, Ventilation of Boats Using Diesel Fuel
- P-17, Manual and Assisted Mechanical Steering Systems
- P-18, Cable Over Pulley Steering Systems for Outboard Engines
- P-22, Steering Wheels
- S-33, On-Water Engines Emissions Testing
ABYC standards are continually researched, developed, and revised by over 400 volunteer technical experts and marine professionals participating in Project Technical Committees (PTCs).
Visit www.abycinc.org/publications to purchase Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft , Supplement 63 manual. To learn about how to get involved in standards development visit www.abycinc.org/getinvolved .
To attend the 2023-24 Standards Update webinar, please register here: https://abycinc.org/standardsupdate .
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