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Old 11-04-2017, 10:58 AM   #1
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Is there an "easy" way to calculate the gross tonnage, or the volume of the enclosed spaces on a boat?
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Search USCG application for simplified measurement.

Sorry I cant get the link for you.
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Some links that may help you sort it out.

http://www.usmaritime.us/documents/T...alculating.pdf

http://www.westlawn.edu/SimplifiedTonnageGuideUSCG.pdf

http://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DC...-09-123757-680
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And it's not an easy way. Just easier than the hard way.
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Transport Canada Tonnage Measurement Part 3

A knowledge of block coefficients and Simpsons Rule #3 is required if you want accurate numbers.
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Simplified starts on page 7 of this document referenced by Portage above.

http://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DC...-09-123757-680
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