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Old 07-15-2013, 09:08 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by Captain K View Post
Length over all--LOA--is measured from the fore part of the stem to the after part of the stern along the centerline, EXCLUDING any projections that are not part of the hull such as the bowsprit or swim platform (unless it is a molded part of the hull).--Chapman
Captain K - That's correct... regarding registration and other “official” measurement purposes for a boat. However... for dockage slip needs and resulting fees marinas often calculate boat length by adding any appendage on bow or stern to the official LOA, i.e. pulpits, anchor extensions, swim steps... etc. This is sometimes called OAL - Over All Length; as marinas figure what slip your boat needs to be sure and not have appendages sticking out water end of slip in the way of passing boats or in the way of dock walkers on the other end of slip.
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