Code 6834 is applicable to the construction of wood, metal, fiberglass or plastic yachts, motor boats, sailboats or rowboats under 65 feet in length.

Includes shop and yard work.

 Applicable to repair of any recreational vessel or to dismantling any part of a recreational vessel in connection with the repair of such vessel.

Code 6834 applies to employers engaged in fabrication or construction of wood, metal, fiberglass or plastic boats under 65 feet in length and to the repair and reconditioning of these vessels.  Although this classification specifically refers to yachts, motorboats, sailboats and rowboats, the classification is not limited solely to the construction of pleasure watercraft but has also been assigned to those risks predominantly engaged in such operations, which occasionally construct or repair commercial-type boats within the 150-foot in length limitation.  This is in recognition of the fact that most of the pleasure-type boat building concerns primarily engaged in the construction or repair of pleasure craft will, on occasion, repair or even construct small commercial watercraft.

The manufacturing of personal watercraft is additionally contemplated by this classification and Code 6824F “Boat Building or Repair & Drivers – Coverage Under U.S. Act.”  Personal watercraft are small motorized boats usually designed for occupancy by one or two passengers.  These boats are used for recreational purposes, which may include participation in racing tournaments.

The construction/manufacture of metal floating docks is assigned to Code 6824F “Boat Building or Repair & Drivers – Coverage Under U.S. Act” and Code 6834 by analogy.