Avon SR4 Searider - Weight Capacity

[PugnaciousPete]

Hi there,
Just enquiring if anyone can tell me the recommended passenger weight capacity
of my Avon 4.1 Searider Rib? Its not got its Stern Plate to clarify this..
Its has a deep V shaped hull if that makes any difference, I have a Yamaha 25 4stroke outboard and have the usual double jockey seat and have added a igloo cooler box in line which i was hoping to use as extra seating ( stainless steel frame and seat back rests to complete for safety.)
I know they say 2 people is the norm.But I have taken the missis and my 12 yr old out so far in calm F1-F2 conditions on the Solent and it seemed to cope ok albeit a little low in the water at the Stern.I'd ideally like to add my younger 9 yr old but don't want to swamp the boat.
Ive completed my RYA training & vhf Course last September ..just so you know I'm not some happy go lucky chancer.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[ShinyShoe]

I thought the SR4 was rated to 6 passengers (inc helm), Max 50HP, and 650kg load (inc passengers and engine).

You wont swamp her with 2 adults and 2 kids. Maybe will take a bit longer to clear the water in the tank especially as 25HP is on the low side for a SR.

[PugnaciousPete]

Thank You for taking the time to confirm these details, I will take your advice!
The SR4+4Stroke Yamaha25 was a package deal, It would be great to trade up to have more momentum going against the incoming tide but thats gonna be expensive. Thanks Again, Much Appreciated. Paul

[Searider]

Just popped down to mine and the plate says:

Max engine power 50hp
Max persons 6
Max persons weight 990lbs
Max load (persons / motor / gear) 1430lbs

My boat is a 1996 rescue spec.
It has a 30hp yam 2 stroke which is perfectly adequate. As long as the hull is clean it will plane with 4 persons on board.