Measurer’s Interpretations and Recommendations

Topic:	Control Lines
Question:	Are both sets of jib tracks required?
ID Number:	000029
Date:	2009-04-01
Short Answer:	Yes
Answer:	The rule reads "The jib sheet tracks shall be located on deck exactly as indicated below and in the following drawing." I see no room for leaving the 15" thwartship tracks not installed (even if they are not used).
Section:	§:IV-8.23
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Status:	Affirmed-X
Action Date:

Fri Apr 26 06:21:03 2024

Date	Name	Comment
2009-04-01	Andy Burton	I agree that the rules say the athwartships tracks must be left in place, but I have never used them and know of no one who does. It wouldn't break my heart if we allowed them to be left off the deck.
2009-04-06	Kim Roberts	The shields could be made into a much faster boat, better on a great many fronts, but our job is to see that it remains the same. A Shields track layout is shown above and it should remain that way.
2009-04-07	Richard Robbins	An interpretation has been added to the web site rules that indicates that both sets of tracks are required.

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