I need help.....what does "dry wieght" mean

Hydro_boy

I have come to the trusty members of Fishnet for help. I am trying to work out an approx trailer weight and want to know the correct meaning of "Dry Weight". The weight listed is from the boat manufactures catalogue I understand this would not include liquids. BUT.....does it include the weight of the engine (which will vary a lot between sizes and manufactures) and batteries which would be the next heaviest item.

Appreciate if anyone has a definative answer on this as I would like to work out the trailer weight.

Cheers
Hydro

Wildfish1 · Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 5:29 pm Post subject:

The dry weight of a hull typically refers to the weight oF the hull when it leaves the factory, ie not including motor, stainless additions, canopies, electronics, any fuel, etc. Basically just the basic boat before it gets decked out.

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Darren_02 · Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 9:47 pm Post subject: Re:

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JayyyyGee · Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 10:37 pm Post subject:

Think it means you have to weigh boat when it's not raining

or non fueled up approx conversion 1 litre fuel = 1 kilo of weight

I'd go with the rainy day theory
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JayyyyGee · Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 10:48 pm Post subject:

Wildfish1 · Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 12:37 am Post subject:

Hull dry weight given by manufacturers here does not include motor, motor brand weights differ.

So if an Edencraft offshore 6m has a stated dry weight of 1200 kg for example, that is boat only. No fuel, motor, trailer or add one.

Pelagic Boats · Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 12:37 pm Post subject:

Dry weight includes the motor and fixtures but not fuel & water. It's basically the boat on the water with everything but fuel, water, baggage & passengers.