How Does Bayliner Measure Boat Length?
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Two Measurements
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Bayliner uses two measurements in describing the length of a boat. One is the Length at the Water Line (LWL) and the other is the Length Overall (LOA). Both measurements are taken along the centerline of the boat, rather than along the hull. The Length Overall is the measurement sometimes used for determining registration and taxes. Length Overall and Length at Water Line are listed in boat descriptions. The Length at Water Line is usually somewhat shorter than the Length Overall and is used in determining the stability of a particular hull design. For boats requiring a formal measurement for registration or insurance purposes, the LWL is used in the process of determining the gross register tonnage of the boat.
Measuring the Length at Water Line
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Measure the Length at Water Line of a boat by taping a piece of scrap line to the water line on the port side stern. Pull the line under the boat and tape it to the water line on the starboard side. Measure along the centerline of the boat, from the point where the water line crosses the stem (where the two sides of the boat meet at the bow) to where the piece of scrap line crosses the boat.
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Measuring the Length Overall
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Measure the Length Overall by measuring from the point of the bow to the outer edge of the transom or sternmost point, along the centerline of the boat. Do not include outboard motors or any detachable equipment.
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