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STABILITY
Our dinghies have hull
forms that give a fair degree of natural stability and this is
augmented by the use of steel centerplates. However the most
important factor in the stability of a small sailing dinghy is
the ability of the crew to shift their weight to balance the
boat as the pressure upon the sails increases or decreases. The
amount that this is necessary depends upon the sail plan selected
and all our smaller dinghies are offered with a choice of rigs
to suit the agility of the customer and his desire for either
peace or performance.
RECREATIONAL CRAFT DIRECTIVE
(RCD)
This is a piece of legislation
presently in force in the European Community. It covers production
craft of all types specifying construction methods and design
parameters. Fortunately it does not cover boats built in traditional
materials and to traditional designs individually by craftsman
boat builders so that we are still able to offer our boats to
our customers without the crippling costs. Where we supply boats
to countries outside the scope of this legislation it is on the
understanding that the customer will take what steps are necessary
to comply with local regulations and the need to register the
boat with the authorities. We will be pleased to furnish any
information that such an authority may require.
RCD Paragraph 3 clause e)
The exclusion in (e)
is intended to exclude from the scope of the Directive craft
and/or types or classes of craft which were designed or developed
before 1950 and which are individually constructed predominantly
but not exclusively using the original materials. Builders of
historical craft are able to build the same authentic bygone
design, one boat after another. These boats are still unique
and individual, when built using methods and materials consistent
with the original design, and retain their aesthetic charm and
characteristics. In this respect predominantly means using the
original material for both the hull and the deck, but allowing
contemporary use of materials e.g. plywood instead of solid timber,
laminated frames, modern adhesives, paints, sealants and fastenings.
Series production by means of moulds shall not be possible (e.g.GRP
production).
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