Up to 500 hours/year, low load factor usage planing hull vessels where typical full engine throttle operation is less than 10% of total time. The balance of operation at 80% of full engine throttle or less. Marine transmissions for use in long range pleasure cruisers, sportfish charter boats/patrol boats do not qualify for Pleasure Craft Service.
Note: Some revenue producing applications such as Planing Hull Bristol Bay Gillnetter do qualify under Pleasure Craft rating definition.