J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum One Design Class Rules Ruling request, modified chain plates

Russ

The repairs and changes you have made to boat are consistant with what you felt was best for resolving the problem your specific boat had. They in no way effect Rule 1.4 which are changes which would change peformance etc. on the boat

I have Emailed Rod Johnstone on your change and he feels that in no way does it effect the "one design" performance of the boat.

The class does recommend that anyone who wants to make a "repair / Modification" which is out side of the original design consult with the class measurer prior to making the change

In speaking with other long time J30 owners no one has encountered any stress cracking of the factory supplied chain plates. Were a 304 Stainless is a lower grade of stainless from 316 for corosion the shear strenght is similar and should be fine for the application.

So Russ your out of luck and have to by a truck now Good luck in New Orleans