J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum One Design Class Rules Class Legal Stove Replacement

Reading this thread, I think it is appropriate to consider a rule change or interpretation. Specifically rule 5.3 states:

5.3 Interior Equipment supplied with the standard boat from the factory may not be deleted or substituted for except by equivalent items of comparable weight (e.g. the stove). Optional equipment offered by the builder or comparable equipment installed by the dealer or owner is permitted as are other items such as shelves or drawers to personalize the interior.

I know many people who have replaced the original stove with something else, and it is not the Origo 4100 listed in this thread.

The proposed interpretation is:
"A replacement single or double burner stove is allowed that fits where the original stove is located. Adjustments to mounting may be made to accommodate dimension variations, as long as the original intended location is maintained. The replacement stove may use alcohol or gas (butane, propane, etc.). The stove and associated cover / cutting board with fuel should weigh a minimum 15 pounds."

J/30 owners please comment on this and lets get consensus on wording that can be approved as a formal rule change, or interpretation of the rules. Let's create wording that easily keeps boats one design legal, affordable, and covers the one design intent.

Bill Kneller