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by James Chrismas
18 Mar 2015, 08:48
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Good morning David,

I am aware of your point re Fa(x) and tiny modification will resolve this. I disagree with the rest of your argument. I am not going to continue the debate here until my appeal has been seen and considered by the powers that be.

My best regards,
James
by James Chrismas
16 Mar 2015, 09:53
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Dear David, Thank you for your comments. I have put together and submitted a detailed response to the Technical Committee of the IRSA's interpretation, which I shall not go into hear at the moment. It matters not if this offers any or no advantage , simply put - structurally it does and this cannot ...
by James Chrismas
12 Mar 2015, 10:30
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

I ran out of time to edit the above so here is the edited version: Dear Robert, Many thanks for your and your team's time and help. I have to admit I am surprised by your ruling on the combined gooseneck/kicker/Cunningham/jackstay fitting: C.8.4 USE (b) MAINSAIL (1) The tack point shall not be set m...
by James Chrismas
12 Mar 2015, 09:24
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Dear Roger, Many thanks for your and your team's time and help. I take it that these fittings are not permitted: http://www.radiosailingshop.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=686 http://www.ullmansails.co.uk/store/product.php?id_product=188 http://www.onemetre.net/Reports/RankEastI...
by James Chrismas
17 Jan 2015, 14:17
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

I look forward to your decisions with interest.

Thanks.

James
by James Chrismas
26 Nov 2014, 10:49
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Thank you very much for your input Barry. The intent of the structure is to put screw adjustment on as many controls as possible as I want the precise, fine and repeatable adjustment this gives. The kicker lever gives 7.5:1 ratio doubled with a 2:1 control line giving 15:1. I have no desire to exten...
by James Chrismas
19 Nov 2014, 15:28
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Thanks for your interest Dave. Whilst I am convinced in my mind that there is no problem, others don't agree. What started out merely as a query, regarding what had to go through the 20mm ring gauge, has developed in various directions principally as to whether I am extending the function of anythin...
by James Chrismas
16 Nov 2014, 23:38
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Hi John, I would like to start by making it quite clear that I have already asked our NCA and Robert Grubisa as moderator to take a look at this post and let me know his/their thoughts. Last time I had a query http://www.iomclass.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1535 Robert Grubisa kindly stepped in o...
by James Chrismas
16 Nov 2014, 12:30
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Hi John, Many thanks for your response to this post. What you are calling "...a sub-assembly." is no more "...a sub-assembly." than the panel linking a gooseneck fitting to a kicking strap fitting. Control lines can be terminated on that "...sub-assembly." and it could then be described as a "contro...
by James Chrismas
15 Nov 2014, 21:21
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Hi Barry, Thanks for your continued interest. As far as I can see my design fulfils all the requirements of F.4.3 MAINSAIL BOOM FITTINGS (a) MANDATORY (1) Mainsail clew fitting(s). (2) Mainsail boom sheet fitting(s). (3) Kicking strap fitting. (b) OPTIONAL (1) Mainsail tack fitting(s). (2) Gooseneck...
by James Chrismas
14 Nov 2014, 10:26
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Hi Barry, Many thanks for your continued interest. It definitely helps focus my mind. It is an integral part of the kicker and is a convenient place to lead its adjustment/control line. It has always been that way and I have called it a control line panel to differentiate it from the kicker lever or...
by James Chrismas
12 Nov 2014, 12:15
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

P.P.S. The compression element of this kicker arrangement is entirely contained within the fitting. The only link to the mast is via the gooseneck fitting and that operates - upper in compression, lower in tension. This is true of all kicking strap arrangements that are combined with the gooseneck f...
by James Chrismas
11 Nov 2014, 20:36
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

P.S. C.8 SAILS C.8.4 USE (b) MAINSAIL (1) The tack point shall not be set more than 25 mm forward of the forward end of the boom spar and the clew point shall not be set more than 25 mm aft of the aft end of the boom spar. By definition both the fitting at the tack and the fitting at the clew must b...
by James Chrismas
11 Nov 2014, 20:28
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Hi Dick, The kicker and all control lines/running rigging are in tension as is the connection from the clew to the clew fitting. The control line panel is under both tension and compression and the link from the clew fitting to the adjustment screw on the control panel is in compression. My understa...
by James Chrismas
11 Nov 2014, 10:27
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Further to the above: I would like to take this design one stage further and incorporate a screw and rod link to the mainsail clew fitting. The kicker/panel can be removed in exactly the same way as before. Once removed the boom with its fittings would easily fit through a 20mm ring gauge. See attac...
by James Chrismas
09 Nov 2014, 17:11
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Thanks Barry. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this way.

I would still like to hear what Barry Fox or Robert Grubisa have to say as I have had my interpretation queried locally.
by James Chrismas
08 Nov 2014, 08:41
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

Re: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.

Further to my opening post. I believe that the kicker and its fittings do not constitute part of the boom and are therefore not required to pass through the 20mm ring gauge.
by James Chrismas
07 Nov 2014, 14:43
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5
Replies: 30
Views: 41483

What "..shall pass through a 20mm, ring gauge." BOOM F.4.5

Hi Guys, I wish to use a kicker lever on my boat and to that end have designed a fitting as follows: [img] Kicker---Fittings-11mm.jpg [/img] “A” and “B” are straps that can slide along the boom such that the kicker fitting can be easily removed. (As there is space I have incorporated the mainsheet a...
by James Chrismas
02 Sep 2014, 11:54
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Interpretation of IOM CR - wind indicators & telltales
Replies: 11
Views: 20117

Re: Interpretation of IOM CR - wind indicators & telltales

It would be very helpful if salient pro ‘aft of leech’ points on this could be outlined so a fully informed vote can go ahead. I think the RYA's advice under "Boat Handling - Sail" explains the reason for having leach tell tales on the mainsail more than adequately. Adjust the mainsheet so that the...
by James Chrismas
25 Aug 2014, 11:32
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/vang
Replies: 10
Views: 16864

Re: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/v

Hi David, Many thanks for your continuing help. I was able to sail last week with a temporary arrangement held together with cable ties and a spot of glue, which worked fine. Unfortunately my temporary arrangement for the spreaders was a bit too temporary but the wind was relatively light so I could...
by James Chrismas
18 Aug 2014, 16:07
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Interpretation of IOM CR - wind indicators & telltales
Replies: 11
Views: 20117

Re: Interpretation of IOM CR - wind indicators & telltales

With all due respect to all involved in this discussion, it seems to me that the simplest way to get round this lawyers delight is to specifically include tell tails as an optional fitting. By all means restrict their size, weight of cloth and number, 'though I can't see a real need to do so as anyt...
by James Chrismas
17 Aug 2014, 19:58
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/vang
Replies: 10
Views: 16864

Re: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/v

David, Further to my last post. Your 3rd suggestion: "Extend the 12.5mm section up to the Bottom Mast Band" is the clear favourite for me. F.2.4 CONSTRUCTION (a) Fittings and/or control lines may be combined provided their function is not extended beyond what is permitted. I can combine the heel fit...
by James Chrismas
17 Aug 2014, 15:20
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/vang
Replies: 10
Views: 16864

Re: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/v

Dear David, Thank you for all your help. It is much appreciated. "Fun" is the name of the game... and for me, my weekly outing when health permits. "what ever for ??" belt and braces after costly incident I described in my last post. "are you next year's world champion." I dream of it. Have a good t...
by James Chrismas
17 Aug 2014, 13:22
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/vang
Replies: 10
Views: 16864

Re: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/v

Dear David, Thank you very much for your most helpful response. 1/ The "terribly bad workmanship" is down to the previous owner(s). I am not trying to recover this situation. 2/ "The corrosion cause by Stainless Steel in contact with the Aluminium." - Yes. I am trying to avoid as many potential caus...
by James Chrismas
16 Aug 2014, 11:15
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/vang
Replies: 10
Views: 16864

Re: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/v

Further to the above, which I posted unfinished by mistake. The photograph shows the situation as it currently stands and the problem I am trying to avoid. I can't attach a drawing as I do not have a scanner. What I would like to do is: Lash the fitting onto my new mast section using Kevlar tow and ...
by James Chrismas
16 Aug 2014, 10:16
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/vang
Replies: 10
Views: 16864

Re: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/v

Dear David, I am sorry that I caused offence. I dislike the phrase/ term ' Legal ' intensely Rather ' Compliant with the Class Rules ' I shall try to remember use "prohibited" and "permitted" in future in line with the Sub-Committee: IOM ICA VC Technical's choice of words. Always good to read the Cl...
by James Chrismas
15 Aug 2014, 18:07
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/vang
Replies: 10
Views: 16864

Can I use kevlar or carbon tow to attach the gooseneck/vang

Hi, The class rules are clear in so far as the materials used to make fittings are unrestricted. I would like to be able to attach my gooseneck/vang fitting to the mast with Kevlar tow. I have recently learnt that I cannot do this as it is against the class rules. So far as I can see there is nothin...
by James Chrismas
25 Feb 2010, 10:12
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Rule F.5.3 FITTINGS - OPTIONAL
Replies: 11
Views: 16304

Re: Rule F.5.3 FITTINGS - OPTIONAL

Thank you very much Robert. I am delighted with this news.

James :D :D
by James Chrismas
19 Feb 2010, 08:35
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Rule F.5.3 FITTINGS - OPTIONAL
Replies: 11
Views: 16304

Re: Rule F.5.3 FITTINGS - OPTIONAL

Hi Robert,

No I haven't but will do so. I had thought that this open forum would be the place to "set the ball rolling" as they say.

Thanks and regards,

James
by James Chrismas
18 Feb 2010, 20:52
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Rule F.5.3 FITTINGS - OPTIONAL
Replies: 11
Views: 16304

Re: Rule F.5.3 FITTINGS - OPTIONAL

Thanks for acknowledging Robert. I shall look out for the outcome with interest. Are you able to givean indication when this might be please.

Thanks again.

James