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AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL PLATU 25 CLASS RULES 2007
FOR THAILAND NATIONAL EVENTS (issued 9 April 2008)
INTRODUCTION
The Amendments to Platu 25 Class Rules for National Events in Thailand are issued by the National Class Association (NCA). The Rules differ in some instances from the ISAF Platu 25 Class Rules as the boats raced in Thailand are different from the Beneteau 25 manufactured in Europe, on which the international class rules are largely based.
The Platu Class Rules for Thailand are administrated by the NCA, and any questions should be addressed to Mr. Kevin Scott by email kevscott@hotmail.com
The Platu Class Rules for Thailand will, to the largest extent possible , follow the Platu 25 Class Rules. It is the aim of the NCA over time to eliminate the discrepancies with the international class rules, which will theN make it possible for the Platu fleet in Thailand to comply with the ISAF Platu 25 Class Rules.
The following pages outline the variations to the Platu 25 Class Rules 2007.
The Platu 25 Class Rules 2007 are available on the club website www.OMYCsailing.com
In very special circumstance the NCA may issue a temporary dispensation to a yacht that does not meet specific class rules.
PART I – ADMINISTRATION
Section A - General
A.12 Deleted
A.13 Deleted
A.14 Deleted
A.15 Deleted
Section B – Boat Eligibility
B.1.1. (b), (c), (d) Deleted
B.1.2 Delete
PART II – REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
Section C – Conditions for Racing
C.5.1 Change “max 2 kg” to “max 3 kg”
C.5.2 Clarification: If an engine is below 21 kg corrector weight may be carried. They shall be permanently fixed carried below the engine head in the engine locker.
C.6.1 Minimum weight of the boat shall be 1136 kg. .
C.6.1 b A bilge pump may be replaced by a 5 litre bucket (minimum)
C.6.1.v For four bunk hatch covers read two bunk hatch covers.
C.6.3 If more than 9 corrector weights are required for the boat to achieve minimum weight, the additional required corrector weights can be permanently fitted in a fixed position anywhere in the boat
C.10.2 (a) (b) and (c) are amended to read:
(a) Not more than 1 mainsail, 1 heavy jib, 1 medium jib, 1 light jib, 1
storm jib and 2 spinnakers , shall be carried aboard.
(b) deleted
(c) If a reserve spinnaker is carried on board it shall be sealed by a member of the Race Committee. It may be used only if the main spinnaker is damaged beyond repair . At the end of the race in which the reserve spinnaker has been used the skipper or a member of the crew shall immediately inform the Race Committee. On shore a declaration shall be made to Race Committee on the cause happening no later than the protest time limit together with the main broken spinnaker.
Section D – Hull
If the hull, keel, rudder or rig measurements on an original McDell Platu deviates from the Class Rules, it shall only be declared illegal if the measurements in question are more than 25 mm outside the extreme range of the same measurements performed on a control group of other similar McDell Platus. The control group shall consist of 5 boats picked at random, but shall exclude boats which belong, or have belonged to, the same owner.
D.5.1 Insert:
(d) A toilet may be carried on board.
D.6.1a Mandatory equipment
Add: Hiking lines not required if the hull is fitted with stainless steel rails as originally fitted by McDell Marine.
Add: A bilge pump may be replaced by a 5 litre bucket (minimum)
Add: A boat shall have a bow number on each side of the bow which shall match the numerals in its sail number.
Section E – Hull Appendages
If the hull, keel, rudder or rig measurements on an original McDell Platu deviates from the Class Rules, it shall only be declared illegal if the measurements in question are more than 25 mm outside the extreme range of the same measurements performed on a control group of other similar McDell Platus. The control group shall consist of 5 boats picked at random, but shall exclude boats which belong, or have belonged to, the same owner.
Section F - Rig
If the hull, keel, rudder or rig measurements on an original McDell Platu deviates from the Class Rules, it shall only be declared illegal if the measurements in question are more than 25 mm outside the extreme range of the same measurements performed on a control group of other similar McDell Platus. The control group shall consist of 5 boats picked at random, but shall exclude boats which belong, or have belonged to, the same owner.
F.3.4 Spinnaker Pole - This may be fitted between 2,150 mm to 2,500 mm above the Mast Datum Point.
F.6.3 (a) (1) Change to read: “Forestay rigging link may consist of plate, holes and pins. A turnbuckle and extension piece are allowed on the forestay. The overall length of the forestay including turnbuckle and extension piece shall be less than 10,170mm”.
Issued by the Thailand Platu National Class Association