I’m sure they don’t really care what you put down. The formula I use is throw in a ton of gear and go out every chance I get. Keeping the heavy thinking and stress at work. See you out there somewhere.
Ctarmigan,
I got 2.64 tons using what I remember of the Coast Guard formula of gunwale height 3’ x width 8’ x 1/2 boat length of 22’ /100 = 2.64 tons. Manufacturers specs may different.
Roger