NEN EN ISO 6185-1 : 2002

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Materials
   4.1 General
   4.2 Reinforced materials (excluding
        glass-fibre-reinforced plastics components)
        and/or unsupported materials making up the hull
        4.2.1 Requirements
        4.2.2 Test methods
   4.3 Wood
        4.3.1 General
        4.3.2 Plywood
        4.3.3 Constructional timbers
   4.4 Metal and synthetic material parts
   4.5 Glass-fibre-reinforced plastics
5 Functional components
   5.1 Conditioning
   5.2 Hull fittings
        5.2.1 Requirement
        5.2.2 Test method
   5.3 Manual lifting and carrying devices
        5.3.1 Requirement
        5.3.2 Test method
   5.4 Valves
        5.4.1 Inflation
        5.4.2 Deflation
   5.5 Rowlocks and oars
        5.5.1 Requirements
        5.5.2 Abrasion damage
        5.5.3 Prevention form loosening
        5.5.4 Strength of rowlocks
        5.5.5 Use of the rowlocks and oars
   5.6 Transom (where applicable)
        5.6.1 Requirement
        5.6.2 Test method
   5.7 Hull drainage
   5.8 Rudder steering system (where offered as standard or
        optional equipment)
        5.8.1 Strength of the assembly
        5.8.2 Rudder-blade
   5.9 Remote steering system (Type 2 only where offered as
        standard optional equipment)
   5.10 Motor-securing line attachment (Type 2 only)
   5.11 Towing device (all types)
   5.12 Seating and attachment systems (where offered as
        standard or optional equipment)
6 Safety requirements of the completed boat
   6.1 Maximum permissible number of persons
   6.2 Maximum motor power
   6.3 Static stability of the boat
        6.3.1 Requirement
        6.3.2 Test methods
   6.4 Maximum load capacity
        6.4.1 Requirement
        6.4.2 Test method
   6.5 Design working pressures
   6.6 Strength of the hull
        6.6.1 Requirement
        6.6.2 Test method
   6.7 Safety ropes and grab handles
        6.7.1 Requirement
        6.7.2 Test method
   6.8 Residual buoyancy
        6.8.1 Requirement
        6.8.2 Test method
   6.9 Manoeuvrability
        6.9.1 Requirement
        6.9.2 Test method
   6.10 Compartmentation
   6.11 Field of vision from the helm position
7 Performance requirements and test methods
   7.1 General
   7.2 In-water performance (Type 2 only)
        7.2.1 Requirement
        7.2.2 Test methods
   7.3 Strength of the towing device (all types)
        7.3.1 Requirement
        7.3.2 Test method
   7.4 Rowing test (where applicable, see 5.5)
   7.5 Watertightness test (not applicable to open floor,
        self-bailing craft)
        7.5.1 Requirement
        7.5.2 Test method
8 Builder's plate(s)
9 Operator's instructions and warning notes
10 Standard equipment
Annex A (normative) - Inflatable canoes and kayaks (Type 3)
Annex B (normative) - Inflatable craft propelled by sail
        (Type 4)
Annex C (informative) - General arrangement of typical
        Type 1 boat
Annex D (informative) - General arrangement of typical
        Type 2 boat
Annex E (informative) - General arrangement of a typical
        Type 3 boat
Bibliography

Defines the minimum safety characteristics required for the design, materials to use, manufacture and testing of inflatable boats less than 8 m in overall length with a minimum buoyancy of 1800 N.