Class rule official interpretation 3 - rule C.6.1.3 (h)
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:40 am
This interpretation relates to changing the standard kicker swivel to one with additional sheeves...
The below is from Rob Taylor - International Measurer
There are two versions of this fitting: Harken and Allen, both utilise two sheaves to guide the line into the cleat and so reply this applies to both. This is not considered a 'like for like' replacement as the bullseye fairlead allows the control line any angle of entry, whereas the sheave approach requires an approximately horizontal (or thereabouts) entry, therefore they are not sufficiently similar to comply with the class rules.
In order to be sufficiently 'like for like', the fitting should have a ‘bullseye’ fairlead (either with or without the metal insert), as per the fitting originally supplied on the boats by the manufacturer.
I wasn’t at the Garda event so couldn’t comment; however, I was at the recent Worlds in Palma where everyone had the standard part as supplied by the manufacturer.
Many thanks,
Rob Taylor
International Measurer
The below is from Rob Taylor - International Measurer
There are two versions of this fitting: Harken and Allen, both utilise two sheaves to guide the line into the cleat and so reply this applies to both. This is not considered a 'like for like' replacement as the bullseye fairlead allows the control line any angle of entry, whereas the sheave approach requires an approximately horizontal (or thereabouts) entry, therefore they are not sufficiently similar to comply with the class rules.
In order to be sufficiently 'like for like', the fitting should have a ‘bullseye’ fairlead (either with or without the metal insert), as per the fitting originally supplied on the boats by the manufacturer.
I wasn’t at the Garda event so couldn’t comment; however, I was at the recent Worlds in Palma where everyone had the standard part as supplied by the manufacturer.
Many thanks,
Rob Taylor
International Measurer