What is level flotation and basic flotation?
Level flotation means that if a boat was to take on water and become swamped it would stay in an upright position in calm seas. The US Coast Guard requires that all boats under 20 feet in length provide level flotation. The US Coast Guard tests and certifies boats under 20 feet to ensure level flotation requirements are met. There are no flotation requirements for boats 20 feet and over, yet Grady-White models of these lengths provide “basic flotation.” Basic flotation means that if the boat was to become swamped there still would be a portion above the waterline that you would be able to hold on to until help arrives. We all understand the importance of safety; that’s why Grady-White boats are unsinkable.
