Here is what I think the class should do:
Either legalize it ASAP, on the grounds that it doesn't materially affect the performance of the boat, or,
Throw away the complete bailer and redesign a better one, on the basis that the current design is useless - lets update the boat like we did with vang/outhaul.
Otherwise the status-quo doesn't make sense, because how is the class supposed to police that sailors are not using these springs since they would be hidden from view - does the measurer insist the bailer is removed just in case, especially when the bailer may be siliconed in?
Otherwise the status-quo doesn't make sense, because how is the class supposed to police that sailors are not using these springs since they would be hidden from view - does the measurer insist the bailer is removed just in case, especially when the bailer may be siliconed in?
I saw them and bought a pair instantly.
Tracy, get a few sets out to the powers that be in the class and let's get this idea on the next set of rules changes if you feel it offers an improvment over the o-rings.
When is the next vote for changes?
Finally, no more o-rings. Anybody seen this in person, yet?
But using only what's printed in the class rules, I don't see how the springs can be found illegal.
I've tried and failed!
Stephen Green
Anyone heard about the auto bailer made by Nautos ? I saw it at 70$ in a store, I don't find it on their web site though, it's suppose to work really well and no need to do anything, it's completely automatic ... very expensive too, it's really a tradition for these auto bailers ...
lets see, Currently: new bailer springs at APS, 9$
If class approves and sells at dealers $20
P