Probably something the class measurer can weigh in on, but here is what the class rules state:
5.4.2 Prohibited Alterations or Additions:
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5.4.2.2 Lifeline stanchions which project outside a vertical line from the gunwale, lifelines attached to other than standard location on bow pulpit, and stern rail, or lifeline droop exceeding 125 mm with a 5 kg weight suspended between the pulpit and first stanchion.