Minn. R. Part 5225.6940
The division must be notified before any design change is made to a boat that changes the length, draft, center of gravity, or superstructure of the boat. Drawings, sketches, or written specifications of the changes must be reviewed and approved by a marine architect designated by the boiler division. The marine architect shall make a report regarding the proposed design changes to the chief boiler inspector. Final approval or disapproval of design changes will be made by the chief boiler inspector. All costs of the review by the architect must be paid by the boat owner.
A stability test is required before the boat is placed back in service when a boat's length or draft is changed, its superstructure increased, or its center of gravity is changed. The stability test must be witnessed by an inspector of the boiler division. The cost of the stability test must be paid by the boat owner.
Minn. R. Part 5225.6940
Statutory Authority: MS s 175.171; 183.41; 183.42; 183.44; 183.465; 183.466; 183.54; 183.62; 326B.958; 326B.964; 326B.966; 326B.982; 326B.998