measurements for racing

Kiawahchris · 18 May 2010, 18:55

Hi
I am interested in racing a revenger 29 in RB12 etc. Under UIM rules she needs to be 8.23m for class D. Does the rubbing strake count in the measurement. Does anyone have the measurement rules or diagram? The revenger is actually 8.20 from the transom to the bow. It would be good to find 3cm from somewhere to get into class D so that we can use the existing engines. Any thoughts or help with this would be appreciated.

Also, anyone raced a revenger over a long distance with the standard revenger race seats? How do you feel at the end?

Any help or advice gratefully received.

Downhilldai · 18 May 2010, 19:43

Have you been over to the darkside: www.boatmad.com ?

Kiawahchris · 18 May 2010, 19:59

no, not been on boatmad yet. You think I will get the information there?

Downhilldai · 18 May 2010, 20:02

Yes, you're more likely to get it there.

Word of warning: not all the members are very 'RIB-friendly'.

Kiawahchris · 18 May 2010, 20:05

Thanks for your help. I'll see how they respond to the rib bit! Thanks for the warning.

Downhilldai · 18 May 2010, 20:09

Yeah, you'll struggle to disguise the fact that your Revenger is a RIB, when you start asking about tube overhang, etc.

Good luck

Cookee · 19 May 2010, 08:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiawahchris

Thanks for your help. I'll see how they respond to the rib bit! Thanks for the warning.

I have replied "over there" - if it's a single 225 you may want to consider twins or you'll need an auxiliary for racing. Of course a twin setup will increase the stress on your hull (and your pocket)!

I have attached a PDF of the latest rules on my computer where you will find which class your boat will fall into - Let me know if you need any help!

John Kennett · 19 May 2010, 08:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiawahchris

Does the rubbing strake count in the measurement.

I believe that it does, but you would need to get official confirmation. As far as I know, the Marathon series now requires measurement certificates for all boats so at least you should get a definitive answer!

I've uploaded the measurement diagrams in a new thread which I have stickied.

Cookee · 19 May 2010, 10:10

Contact the RYA for details of your nearest measurer, how to get your first licence and what you will need to qualify to enter your first race.