"What about this upsets your plans?
<br>
<br>Steve"
<br>
<br>As far as building a boat goes, absolutely nothing.
<br>
<br>The issue is Crew weight minimum only. I don't (as some suggested) sail at 300 pounds all the time, I just don't want the option eliminated.
<br>
<br>I have explained many times the safety issue implicated with your idea of adding 50 pounds to make minimum. This is a fact.
<br>
<br>If you have a look at ISAF, you will notice that they "as a rule" state that no more than 10kgs is to be added to make minimum. (hope I read that part well). It is unclear what this means but I see it as a 300 pound crew need not add more than 10kgs and still be able to race even if minimum is not met. Before arguing about it one or all of us should maybe contact ISAF for a clearer definition.
<br>
<br>Are you also considering the "add half as much as needed" option already in use in Formula racing ?
<br>
<br>marc
<br><br><br>