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by Stevew23
04 Oct 2015, 18:02
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Pultruded Carbon Spars
Replies: 11
Views: 18972

Re: Pultruded Carbon Spars

I'm not sure why you think anyone here in RSA has issues with this in particular - every now and again someone imports a batch of masts, still much cheaper than local carbon fibre last time I looked , although that was a while ago now. Someone here used carefully chosen dowel for masts awhile back ,...
by Stevew23
04 Aug 2015, 16:09
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Flotation
Replies: 11
Views: 16209

Re: Flotation

Well that's what I always understood, but I've heard several people say otherwise, so I'm starting to wonder...
by Stevew23
26 Jul 2015, 20:37
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Flotation
Replies: 11
Views: 16209

Flotation

What is the position on flotation in the hull please? I'm fairly sure its not allowed and may well have been discussed here before - I have a fellow wanting to fit a complicated system of plastic bags and tubes in his hull, so wanted to get the right info...
by Stevew23
01 Mar 2014, 19:25
Forum: General IOM
Topic: What cord for sheeting and sail adjustment lines
Replies: 3
Views: 10233

Re: What cord for sheeting and sail adjustment lines

Something else to consider - some lines do become a little "sticky" when saturated, but often the biggest culprit is mounting your main sheet turning block vertically rather than horizontally... The block traps the line between the sheave and the deck enough to hamper easy running in very light cond...
by Stevew23
27 Apr 2013, 14:13
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Wording of rule changes
Replies: 2
Views: 8549

Re: Wording of rule changes

David , I'm not sure why it is your posts always seem to have such a negative slant - but throwing aspersions at my personal experience or competence isn't appreciated. Not that its any of your business , but its several years since I was asked to serve as NCA rep and also National registrar. I'm no...
by Stevew23
27 Apr 2013, 13:53
Forum: Measurement and Measurers
Topic: Fundamental measurement
Replies: 5
Views: 14041

Re: Fundamental measurement

David , you miss my point - I dont mean to revive the old tank vs jig debate at all.... And no, the tank test isnt specifically mentioned, but neither are any of the requirements of Part C on the measurement forms - probably the tank test and the overall weight measurement being the most important. ...
by Stevew23
22 Apr 2013, 00:10
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Wording of rule changes
Replies: 2
Views: 8549

Wording of rule changes

Several times in the recent past we have seen some good rules proposed but only to be defeated at the voting stage because of poorly worded proposals . Given that many members are not native English speakers, or lawyers used to writing things in a particular or concise way - is their not some merit ...
by Stevew23
21 Apr 2013, 23:51
Forum: Measurement and Measurers
Topic: Fundamental measurement
Replies: 5
Views: 14041

Fundamental measurement

I'm curious why the fundamental measurement doesnt include the "tank test" - I presume their is some historical reason for that? Surely thats the time when the boat should be tank tested most of all? I know many countries do tank test at fundamental measurement time, but for those that dont , or tho...
by Stevew23
29 Jan 2010, 14:30
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: Uniform date for the AGM
Replies: 11
Views: 14519

Re: Uniform date for the AGM

I have no problem with a uniform date - but the suggested date is perhaps a little early in the year for us fellows in the Southern hemisphere . Xmas time is our summer holidays and many people are away till 1st or 2nd week of Jan [at least here in South Africa] - doesnt allow much time for voting a...