How many people are allowed to be in a boat?

The correct response is based on the maximum stated on the Australian Builders Plate. This plate provides essential information about the boat's specifications, including the maximum number of people the vessel can safely carry. Adhering to this guidance is crucial for ensuring the safety of all passengers on board, as exceeding the allowable limit can lead to dangerous situations, such as capsizing or difficulty in maneuvering the vessel.

While it might seem reasonable to think that other options could apply, they do not consider the established safety standards provided by the Australian Builders Plate. For example, allowing only two people on a boat might be insufficient for smaller vessels designed for more, and declaring as many people as can fit safely disregards the need for structured limits based on design and capacity. Lastly, specifying the number of people based on the length of the boat can be misleading because it doesn’t account for the boat's overall design and engineering limits. Thus, referencing the Australian Builders Plate is the authoritative and safest approach for determining capacity.