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Old 09 May 2008, 10:57   #1
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Drop test
We have been going through the CE process again for the smaller sizes and the surveyor wanted to do a drop test - do you think he would accept photographic evidence?

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Old 09 May 2008, 12:42   #3
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What about 45 degrees bow DOWN?
So,

You've got the level drop and 45 degrees stern down covered - what about 45 degrees bow down?
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Let me take it for a play near Yarmouth. I'll soon manage that one
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