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Is it permissible to add blocks to deflect the backstay, traveller
control and mainsheet fine tune to the cockpit sole or sides?
ALLOWED per Rule 10.3 "Fairleads, cleats....are the only additional
deck gear items permitted".
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Is it permissible to add spinnaker twing fairleads so that they
may be adjusted from a better position?
ALLOWED per Rule10.3
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Is it permissible to replace the factory supplied spinnaker pole
bridle with a spectra line?
ALLOWED if spinnaker pole and bridle conform to Rule 22.0 Spinnaker
Pole Weight.
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Is it permissible to use silicone or a similar sealant around
the drive shaft for the sail drive?
NOT ALLOWED per Rule 3.4 and 8.6
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Is it permissible to replace the backstay batten flicker with
a stronger one or modify the existing one?
The batten flicker may not be removed or made lighter. It may
not be replaced with a non-standard part. Reinforcement to the
existing appendage is allowed.
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Is it permissible to use a jib hank system instead of a luff tape
and luff groove device system as supplied on a stock boat?
NOT ALLOWED per Rule 3.4, 8.3, 18.3, 27.1, and 35.1
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Is it permissible to fair and template the rudder and keel?
ALLOWED as per Class Rule 8.0, 11.0 and 11.6 using templates
from the Primary Builder.
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Are fractional asymmetric spinnaker allowed?
ALLOWED as per Rule 28.2, and "Fractional asymmetric spinnakers
may have equal or near equal luff lengths and be symmetric".
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Is it permissible to replace a new sail with warranty problems
regarding shape or construction, that has been used minimally,
with a new sail?
ALLOWED with inspection and approval of Class Measurer and documentation
from the sailmaker.
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Is it permissible to purchase unused sail buttons from the preceding
calendar year?
NOT ALLOWED per Rule 25.5 "...each yacht is permitted three
new sails per calendar year (January 1 - December 31)".
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Is it permissible to use a carbon fiber headboard for a Mumm 30
mainsail?
NOT ALLOWED per Rule 25.4. Carbon fiber may only be used for
battens.
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Are heavy footlines, big rings etc. allowed on the mainsail?
NOT ALLOWED. As per Rule 26.3 they are considered as correction
weight, which is allowed only at the headboard.
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Is it permissible to add a 2:1 mainsail halyard purchase?
NOT ALLOWED per Rule 35.1 -...multiple purchase halyards
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Is it permissible to replace the electrical panel with an identical
panel, but put it in a different location in the boat?
NOT ALLOWED per Rule 8.6, it is suggested to add a clear plastic
cover to protect the panel.
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What is the procedure to repair and re-measure a damaged boat?
Damages shall be repaired and re-measured as per Rule 3.3, 5.2
and 8.5.
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How does the Rule pertain to the sale of used sails?
If an owner or charterer purchases a used Mumm 30 sail which
is already buttoned, they must purchase the royalty and it will
be considered part of the extra three sails per year under Rule
25.5. The owner who sells their sail is not entitled to additional
sails for that year.
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Is it permissible to use Spectron 12 Plus for the permanent backstay?
ALLOWED as per Carroll Marine Engineering Change Order # 011.
It is also allowed for replacement of existing backstays.
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Within the Class Sail Limitation Rule, is it permissible to replace
sails damaged or destroyed while ot at a Mumm 30 One Design Regatta?
NOT ALLOWED per Rule 25.5, only sails damaged during a regatta
may be replaced at the discretion of the Race Committee.
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Is it permissible to utilize a Lewmar 8 alloy winch handle with
power grip instead of standard 8" locking winch handle?
ALLOWED per Rule 10.3.c as the replacement handles meet the
same specifications outlined in the Rule.
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Is it permissible to replace the factory supplied cushions with
Bottom Siders 1.5" vinyl coated closed cell foam cushions of the
same size, shape and weight as the originals?
ALLOWED as the replacement cushions meet the same specifications
as the factory-supplied cushions. .
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Is Category B allowed for National or Regional Championships?
NOT ALLOWED per Rule 2.6
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What is the brokerage boat sail allowance?
Brokerage Mumm 30 owners are entitled to the base inventory
of eight sails outlined in Class Rule 25.1 plus three additional
sails per calendar year. Owners may buy all new sails for the
inventory, declare existing sails for all of the inventory,
or declare some existing sails and build some new sails for
the inventory. The inventory must be registered with Farr International
or the RORC Rating Office for a cost of $30..00 to transfer
ownership and make them eligible for use in Mumm 30 Class events
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Is it permissible to use the spinnaker cloth utilized by Team
Prada in the 2000 America's Cup for Mumm 30 spinnakers?
NOT ALLOWED per Rule 1.0 "...The Class Rules are intended to
ensure that Mumm 30 ownership and campaign costs are contained..."
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Is it permissible to replace the factory supplied propeller with
a Flex-o-fold model propeller?
ALLOWED per Rule 13.1 and 13.4 with approval from the Management
Group and Designer. Propeller shall be supplied by the builder
and shall conform to Rule specifications.
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Is it permissible for the Italian Mumm 30 Class to distribute
an additional two buttons per year for their circuit?
NOT ALLOWED This is an International ISAF Recognized Class and
regional fleets shall follow Class Rules.
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Is it permissible to use a Blue Streak batten flicker for the
batten flicker?
ALLOWED. It is a standard part that meets the weight, strength
and dimensions of the existing factory supplied blue Aquabatten
or RBS gray (Epoxy 15 x 230) battens.
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it permissible to use stainless steel rings instead of the factory
supplied blocks for the spinnaker and jib barber hauler?
As per Class Rule 10.3 the Management Group may permit removal
of the blocks. The blocks may be replaced with stainless steel
rings.
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it permissible to change the spinnaker twings from 2:1 as shown
on Drawing # 101 A to 1:1?
As per Class Rule 10.3, Management Group may permit the change,
as there is no advantage to lowering the power ratio. All builder
supplied items must remain in their original position except
as in #27
- Is
it permissible to use micro ratchet blocks for the backstay?
NOT ALLOWED As per Class Rule 10.3 and Drawing #101 A.
- Is
it permissible to replace existing deck hardware with different
parts?
NOT ALLOWED As per Class Rule 10.3 and Drawing #101 A. It is
permissible to replace broken or worn deck gear with parts from
Lewmar or their authorized supplier, that meet or exceed the
same weight and breaking strength as original equipment.
- Is
it permissible to replace halyard snapshackles?
ALLOWED, as long as they meet or exceed the same weight and
breaking strength as the original equipment.
- Is
it permissible to add a pad eye and turning block or a strop and
ring on deck in order to windward sheet the jib?
NOT ALLOWED As per class rules 3.4, 8.6, 10.3
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Is it permissible to replace the rigging screw with other standard
adjustable rigging screws such as the Ronstan C Lock turnbuckle?
NOT ALLOWED As per Class Rules 3.4, 20.1 and 35.1
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it permissible to windward sheet the jib?
ALLOWED. As per Interpretation 32, extra deck gear is not permitted.
- How
does the Class Rule for sail limitations apply to charterers?
As
per the Class Rule 25.5, each yacht is permitted to have the
base inventory, and to add three new sails pere calendar year.
The owner of a boat purchases the buttons, and they are registered
in the owners name for that boat. If the owner of a boat wishes
to charter another boat, he/she may either use all the sails
belonging to the owner of the chartered boat, or he/she may
use all their own sails. If an owner has more than one boat,
sail inventories may not be transferred between boat.
- Is
is permissible to add hardware to the boom for stowing the spinnaker
pole alongside the boom during racing?
No.
As per Class Rule 3.4, Modifications
- Is
it permissible to have a change of ownership if the attempt is
perceived by the Management Group as an attempt to circumvent
the spirit or intent of the sail limitation rule?
No.
As per Class Rule 5.6 a One Design certificate will not be issued
to the new owner in such circumstances. The Management Group
reserves the right to challenge transfer of ownership if this
is perceived as a transparent attempt to circumvent the nature
of the Class Rules (legal validity of the transfer of ownership
notwithstanding). Cases shall be reviewed on an individual basis
by the Management Group. The M! anagement Group further reserves
the right to recommend any additional action that may be deemed
necessary under the Class Constitution.
- Is
it permissible to move the spinnaker block item #33 from drawing
101A to padeye #40 which is further forward?
Yes.
According to Class Rule 10.3, the Management Group may permit
movement of this block. Either position is permissible.
- Is
it permissible to replace the spinnaker block item #33 from Drawing
101A with a ratchet block?
Yes.
According to Class Rule 3.4. The spinnaker block may be either
the original block, Lewmar part number 2990 1651, or a 60mm
VF Single Ratchet Block, Lewmar part number 2990 1661.
- Is it permissable to reinforce
the bow pulpit by adding a horizontal member, of equal gauge and
diameter as the rest of the pulpit, at approximately the height
of the lower lifeline, which connects the fore and aft legs of
the pulpit?
Yes.
As per Class Rule 10.3, Management Group may permit
the change.
- Is
it permissable to add the two stainless steel vertical struts
located at the forward edge of the sink and cooler on boats built
by dk Composites to Carroll Marine and Ovington boats?
Yes.
As per Class Rule 10.3, the Management Group may permit the change.
- Is it permissable to create
a small gusset under each stanchion to be located inside the boat
and laminated to the hull and deck solely to creat a stronger
support for the stanchion base?
Yes.
As per Class Rule 10.3, Management Group may permit the change.
The gusset may only be used to reduce the flex of the deck under
the stanchion and shall not be sized in such a manner that it
would act as an additional bulkhead to the hull.
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