J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum One Design Class Rules Chart Table

Phil,

My personal interpretation of the rules is no it can't be removed but should be repaired. However I would get an official ruling. Quotes from the 2005 rules:

1.5 These Class Rules, however complete, cannot anticipate every situation which may arise. Owners should assume that anything not specifically permitted is prohibited until a ruling by the Chief Measurer is obtained.
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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.

Standard interior equipment includes (but is not limited to) the following:
· cushions for all berths and settees
· stove
· bulkhead door
· water tank
· holding tank
· folding tables except main cabin table
· storage bin covers

Bill
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