IOMICA Forum

Funny thing is I agree with both sides here. I do think that the World's entry fee is in line with previous events and I know that it does not cover the costs of the event. At the same time, I also think that we need to take a hard look at the IOM World's and try to figure out a way to lower the ove...

Have you also looked at the Futaba spread spectrum gear. A number of people here in the US have chosen the three or six channel model. Regardless of choice, the futaba servo should still work fine. As to the RMG, it will also work, but depending on the age of the unit there might be some issues abou...

Thanks for your enthusiasm Steve. In fairness, let me express a certainty that a World Championship in Spain would also be a great experience. I'm sure all of us would also like to thank both Barbados and Spain for coming forward and offering to host the IOM Worlds. Be assured that the review proces...

Sorry, "wired it in myself" doesn't make a voltage indicator a battery pack.

Want to change the rules, put it on the ballot and let the class vote up or down.

One thing, though, why can't you just plug the battery meter in between races?

Rather than try and cram everything together, why not put the rudder servo by itself, centered behind the main sheet post? What is done, you cut an opening in the deck for the installation and removal of this servo, mount the servo, and then cover the hole with a piece of sticky back plastic. You ca...

Really have to say that it today's world, unless you enjoy the idea of building your own battery packs, it is much easier, smart and convenient to buy the packs already built. First, you can get very high quality cells. Second, you get professional grade wiring and wrapping including your choice of ...

I was suggesting that a permitted piece of radio gear such as a winch or receiver that had as an integral part of its design and construction some sort of voltage readout would probably be legal. Same for a battery pack if the voltage read out was an integral part of its design and construction. But...

Let me throw a few things out here for discussion. First, trying to come up with some sort of "technical" justification to fit an on-board fixed battery read out meter within the existing IOM class rules is not going to fly. You can come up with as many clever explanations as you like, but the fact ...

Ok guys, here is what I don't understand. Why haven't any of you gotten your NCA to put up a proposal to have battery read out devices included in the IOM Class Rules? I have made that suggestion numerous times over the course of the last year. Our Chairman, Andy, suggested that if any members where...

Either the multi-box device is a single receiver or it is two or more receivers. Either way under the proposed rule change it would be legal. The concept of testing whether the two box device will function with one box disconnected is irrelevant. You can probably go to the circuit board of a receive...

Related to this question, there seems to be finally some desire to clarify the rules regarding permitted materials for rig fittings. As currently written the IOM Class Rules do not specify any permitted materials for rig fittings and the class has acted as if this means that rig fitting materials ar...

Over the past months there have been a number of discussions about various technical issues that could be addressed at the AGM by proposed rule changes. I would urge all of you to talk to your members and as soon as possible submit any proposed rule changes as soon as possible. Feel free to contact ...

To be very clear, this is an open discussion of possible updates and changes in our system of measurement forms and certificates. No proposals are unwelcome. Nothing is pre-determined.

Also, Ralph, at present measurement forms are sent in and a single certificate is held by the national authority for the boat, sails and rig. A part of the suggested new rule change would be to now have the certificates kept by the class members. If this was the case, then there is an argument to be...

Maybe "rigs" is the wrong term. The idea would be to separate the measurement forms into two--one for the hull; one for the sails/rigs. These forms would be sent to the national authority to receive a certificate. Question is should there be two certificates issued--one for the hull; one for the rig...

The problem of retaining paperwork has been raised by among others the NCA from Great Britain. The issue of splitting certificates has been raised by a number of class members from a number of NCAs wanting to know how to deal with the situation when, for example, a boat is sold and the rigs are not ...

There has been some talk about revising the IOM rules so that (1) there will be separate certificates for the hull and the rigs; and (2) certificates will be issued by the national authority and retained by owners.

There seems to be broad support for this concept among the Exec, any thoughts?

Thanks, Ralph. Couldn't have said it any better.

Put the new USA registration number inside the boat. Remember the sails only have the last two digits of your registration number.

Appears to be back up and running this morning.

As of a few minutes ago, it said that I couldn't connect to the server.

Gilbert: The IOM class rules as currently written state that anything not specifically authorized is prohibited. This is the source of all sorts of issues. So, for example, a meter that reads out battery voltage or one that reads the torque output from your winch or the position of your servos would...

Hard to imagine too many objections to proposed simplified rules. Feel free to have your national authority make a motion for rule changes at the next AGM.

Copying a design or splashing a hull without authorization from the creator is stealing. Period.

Seems like a good time to bring this issue up again. It would seem hard to find a "loophole" in the rules that allows the use of a built in battery status checking device. That said I don't think anyone believes this is an item that should be banned. Problem as I see it is if we open up the rules an...

As has been pointed out here previously, the current IOM Class Rules do not provide a definition of permitted materials for rig fittings. In the past I believed that this was not an issue and that the class simply assumed that rig fitting materials are unrestricted. However, over the past weekend, I...

Until a more formal report is issued, just wanted to let everyone know that the results of the IOMICA election were: Andy Stevenson, Chairman Roy Langbord, VC Technical Bruce Andersen, VC Events Mike Eldred, VC Measurement David Turton, Treasurer Anders Wallin, VC Infocoms. Rob O'Brien volunteered t...

And major thanks to our friends in France for spending the time, effort and resources to put on this event.

Jeff: I've been trying to avoid your question because I fear a frank answer will only set off another unhelpful exchange. However, you do deserve a better answer than a referral to a web page of procedures. So, and in hopes of not igniting flames, here goes: Basically, the work of the technical comm...

Richard: Unless someone knows something different, I think you have hit the nail on the head. The "Regulations" being quoted appear to have never been formally adopted or voted upon. I guess that means that we have a certain amount of discretion to do what we all think is best for the class and its ...