Safe Passenger capacity question

[CobaltDeadHead]

Recently purchased a 2005 24SX. Capacity plate on the boat claims 15 passengers or 2035#.

This weekend I plan on taking out 7 adults, 1 five year old and two 2 year olds. I'd estimate the passenger weight at 1500# tops.

This is my first season boating. A very good friend has been boating his whole life. He feels that I'm asking way too much of the boat when also factoring in fuel weight + gear (which is pretty much a couple of coolers of food and some tubes to float on).

Our plans are just a quick cruise around the lake and then just anchoring on a sandbar to swim.

Max I've had out so far is four adults and two kids. So, say 60% of the weight I'm planning on this Sunday. Barely felt burdened at all with that amount of people.

I think the boat can more than handle what I'm asking it to do Sunday.

What say you?

[Big Block Power]

Your perfectly fine. I've had 10 on my boat no issues.
And I've had 7 adults a few weeks ago. No issues. Your fine. Drive it like you stole it

[BigGib]

Yeah may just take a little longer to get on plane but you should be good!

I have a good story about that one that TGrace will probably remember

[Snowman8]

I’ve had 12 adults in our R5 with no problems. Yeah its a little tight but the boat handles the weight just fine. With a 380 and trim tabs its still jumps up on plane easily! It’s rated for 14 people but I’m not sure about the weight.

[thunder550]

You'll be fine.

[CaptainTom]

You'll be fine. I have a 2 year old and a 4.5 year old. Get some extra good snacks (candy, fritos, a lunchable) for the kids that they don't have to share to eat while under way and they usually stay seated while you are cruising.

[okielaker]

Don't forget the cheetos!!

[CobaltDeadHead]

Your perfectly fine. I've had 10 on my boat no issues.
And I've had 7 adults a few weeks ago. No issues. Your fine. Drive it like you stole it

That I did. Zero issues. Obviously a bit slower to plane and about 7 mph slower at the top end, but clearly well within it's capabilities. I'm pleased. Being able to take out this group of ten family members was a big part of my decision to get this boat.

[Big Block Power]

Don't forget the cheetos!!

I got a gift of those the other week.

[Big Block Power]

Your perfectly fine. I've had 10 on my boat no issues.
And I've had 7 adults a few weeks ago. No issues. Your fine. Drive it like you stole it

That I did. Zero issues. Obviously a bit slower to plane and about 7 mph slower at the top end, but clearly well within it's capabilities. I'm pleased. Being able to take out this group of ten family members was a big part of my decision to get this boat.

Good deal. Glad your happy. What's 7 kph