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#17642 01/27/18 08:31 AM
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Is it allowed to remove the "extra" stanchion and stanchion brace on the starboard side that creates the gate?

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Yes, the gate is considered an option and you are permitted to remove it. Of course you still need to comply with rule 5.4.2.2 concerning the lifelines.

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Has anyone ever asked J if they shipped any J30s without gates?

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Judicious has never had a gate fitted.

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FAT CITY has no gate. Never had gets in the way when racing


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