Since I am one of "those" guys that bought a 49'er cassette and rudder, we
should make the rule that specifies a minimum and maximum dimension and
weight. We may want to do similar with the dagger board. We should also
clarify the use of tabs or special terminators on the ends of the fins.
There were some fins that I thought were a little questionable from my
interpretation of the rules. These were being uses as "tests" to determine
effect of the shapes. This should have a definite restriction or prohibition
in my mind. I would also like clarification of where does the maximum length
of the mast end. I understand that it starts at the base of the mast not
including the tang in the base but at what point does it end. Is it at the
end of the spar, center of the turning block for the main halyard or the top
of the mast crane?
Do we want to mess with smaller rigs for heavy winds/smaller sailors?
Robert S. Harper
801.265.8800 ext. 255
robert@xxxxxxxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
From: BDally6107@xxxxxxx [mailto:BDally6107@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 9:33 AM
To: swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: other ballot issues
With the nominations on class officers about to close, we need to include
any other items that require a vote on this ballot.
Motions for changes in the class rules should be posted on this mailing list
right away.
There has been some discussion regarding our current wording with respect to
rudders and also a question has been raised regarding stainless rod rigging
and if it should be prohibited or perhaps a rule only permitting "soft"
standing rigging--meaning what nearly all of us are using.
It is my opinion that some discussion is in order regarding rudders because
we've now pretty much dried up the supply of 49er rudders and are finding
that we can make and / or buy much lighter and better rudders from Roger
(these use the foam core developed by Greg). I believe that Roger sells
both the completed rudders and the cores for those who want to make their
own (is that right Roger). The rule as it now stands could make these
rudders subject to protest and debate since this method does not lend itself
to closely imitating the 49er blade. I, for one, think we need to clean
this issue up in our rules.
Any other items that need attention should be discussed in the next for days
so we can get them on the ballot.
Best regards,
Bram
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