Older Boat

[Anonymous]

Is the hull wooden or Glass

[Anonymous]

Ahhh…sorry.. Timber hull, weighed it this morning at 48kg, I think by reducing the sizes of timbers to the minimum could shave a couple off, but if I had to add another 2 floor batterns I’ll end up about the same anyway.

[Anonymous]

Hi Matt

If the boat has already been measured there is no need for a re measurement unless you effect significant changes.
In Victoria when we measure an older boat we allow for rules which were in force at the time.
The latest rule changes state that material sizes are given as a guide only and are not mandatory.

The probability is that your boat has a 5mm ply hull. I am told that 5 mm ply disappeared from the market so more battens were added. Hope that helps.

Harold Medd
State Measurer Victoria

[Anonymous]

Thanks Harold..

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