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SOTO 40-OD CLASS RULES
VERSION 2.001-01-2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE 1 OBJECTIVES 4 2 ADMINISTRATION 5
3 SOTO 40 OD CLASS PROTECTION 7
4 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS 8
5 CERTIF ICATES 9
6 CONSTRUCTION 10
7 CLASS MEASUREMENTS 12
8
HULL 12
9 DECK 13
10 KEEL 16
11 RUDDER 17
12 ENGINE, SAIL DRIVE, PROPELLER AND THROUGH HULLS 18
13 INTERIOR 19
14 COMPLETED BOAT 20
15 RIGGING 21
16
SAILS 25
16.12 MAINSAIL 29
16.13 GENOAS 30
16.14 JIB 31
16.15 ASYMMETRIC SPINNAKERS 31
17 CREW 32
18 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 33
19 PROHIBITIONS 34
20 ADVERTISING 34 21 CHANGES IN EQUIPMENT 35
22 LIMIT TO START A CLASS SOTO 40 OD RACE 35
APPENDICES 36
APPENDIX 1 - BUILDING WEIGHT 36
APPENDIX 2 - PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 37
APPENDIX 3 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 38
APPENDIX 4 - ISAF SAILORS CLASSI FICATION CODE 39
APPENDIX 5 - SAILS AND CREW DECLARATION FORM 40 APPENDIX 6 - MAST HEIGHT 41
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APPENDIX 7 - RUNNING RIGGING SPECIFICATIONS 42
APPENDIX 8 - SPECIFICATION FOR STANDING RIGGING 43
APPENDIX 9 - HELMSMAN ACCEPTANCE CLASS FORM 44
APPENDIX 10 - ADDITIONAL SAILS FORM 45
APPENDIX 11 - SAILS OF THE SOTO 40 OD CLASS 46
APPENDIX 12 - BUILDER COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (BCC) 47
APPENDIX 13 - RIGGINGS COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (RCC) 48
APPENDIX 14 - POSITIONING OF THE SOTO 40 OD CLASS EMBLEM 49
DRAWINGS 50
DRAWING A - DECK FITTINGS 50
DRAWING B - SAIL PLAN 51
DRAWING C - HULL MEASUREMENTS 52
DRAWING D - BOWSPRIT 53
DRAWING E - POISITIONING OF CORRECTOR WEIGHTS 54
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INTRODUCTION
This English version of the SOTO 40-OD Class Rules has been implemented with
the mistakes found at the SOTO 40-OD version 2.0 valid from the 1st of January 2011, and published as a Fe de Erratas (Errandum) on February 1 st ,2011.
1 OBJECTIVES
The SOTO 40 O D is a high performance One Design racing yacht, created to highlightand ensure, above all, that the yachts be as identical as possible, to bring closer and tocontrol the professionalism and arms build-up, in which the determinant factor is thecrew capacity. To achieve these goals and to keep the yacht cost under control, theClass allows the sails and the sailing instruments to be of any type (as long as theymeet the Class Rules) whereas the rest of the original equipment that is given alongwith the yacht shall be the one stipulated in the yachts specifications and is not subjectto the owners choice.
The Class Rules are intended to ensure that SOTO 40 OD yachts are as identical aspossible in respect of:
Performance.
Hull and deck shape, weight, and distribution.
Interior, fit out, weight and distribution.
Shape and weight of keel and rudder.
Section, weight and center of gravity of spar
Size and weight of rigging.
Area and weight of sails.
These Class Rules are strict: anything that is not expressly permitted by theseRules is forbidden.
Remember: If these Rules do not say YOU CAN, then YOU CANNOT!
1.1 CLASSIFICATION
1.1.1 To the effects of regulating the composition of any S40 OD Crew Class it will beset as general principle that the crew shall be composed of members of Group 1 ofISAF.
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Competitor grouping shall be determined by the ISAF Sailors Classification Code,except that no more than 5 (five) crew members may be of Group 3 according to theISAF Sailors Classification Code
1.1.2 APPLICATON FOR HELMSMAN
Prior to any regatta or Class event every helmsman shall submit his/her completedClass Application Form (Appendix 9) to the Management Group (MG) for prior approval(see 2.1.2).
Shall not be he lmsman any person who in the past 10 years:
Was a crew member in Americas Cups teams.
Participated in Olympic Competitions.
Was a crew member in the Volvo Ocean Race.
2 ADMINISTRATION
2.1 CLASS AUTHORITY
2.1.1 According to the SOTO 40 OD Class Bylaws, the Executive Committee is themaximum authority of the Class.
2.1.2 The Management Group (MG) is the executive board of the Class and shall beintegrated by:
two members of the Executive Committee, (one being the Vice-chairman of theClass presiding the MG)
a representative of the SOTO Acebal Studio,
a representative of the Builder?
a representative of World Sailing Management, and
two technical advisers selected by the Executive Committee.
The amendments in the Class Rules shall only be proposed by the ManagementGroup. These changes shall only be vetoed unanimously by the Executive Committeeand then accepted by a special majority voting by the Class members, just asestablished in the Class Association Bylaws.
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2.1.3 The Management Group will appoint the Chief Measurer of the SOTO 40 ODClass.
2.2 LANGUAGE
The official language of the Class shall be English. The word shall is mandatory. Theword may is permissive. In the event of dispute, the English text shall prevail.
2.3 CLASS AS SOCIATION
To compete in SOTO 40 OD class regatta, all owners shall be members of the SOTO40 OD class. Dues shall be paid to the SOTO 40-OD Class Association by each ownerfor each boat they own. In the case of boats with multiple owners, the owner who paysthe dues has the right to vote. The class dues shall be of USD 1000 per year, and canbe reviewed by the Executive Committee.
2.4 CHARTERERS
A person who is not a member of the Class and rents a boat to participate in a SOTO40 OD class regatta (charterer from now on) shall pay the class dues established in2.3. Paying the dues does not provide voting rights.
Only Charterers who do not own a SOTO 40 OD will be able to acquire the sails
inventory described in 16.1 and the additional sails in 16.5, with a prior explicitauthorization of the MG.
It is of the Class concern to avoid any speculation granting the Charterers anycompetitive advantage over the owners.
2.5 OTHER FLEETS
In the case of large regional fleets or regattas of concern for the SOTO 40 OD Class,improvements and modifications shall be permitted to these Class Rules, as long asthey do not modify the Technical Specifications of the Boat.
These modifications shall be conditioned to the written endorsement of the MG.
The administrators of the regional fleets or events will be able to proceed by delegationof the MG to supervise the fulfilling of the Class Rules in their area or events.
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3 SOTO 40 OD CLASS PROTECTION
3.1 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
3.1.1 Each boat will have a unique identification number that will correspond to thecorrelative serial number of its construction. Such number shall appear on theshipbuilders plate, placed in the positions defined as follows:
on the h ull, it will be located on the port side of the cockpit at the stern,
on the mast, it shall be situated on the starboard side next to the hydraulicpumps bar,
on the boom, near the measuring band of E,
on the bowsprit, on the starboard side.
3.1.2 The identification number will have the following pattern:
- S40OD-001, - S40OD-002, - S40OD-003, and so on.
In case of parts replacement (mast, boom or bowsprit) the suffix R followed by thereplacement number will be added: S40OD-001R1, - S40OD-002R1, - S40OD-002R2,
and so on.
3.1.3 In order to be able to identify the boat in a boat race, the serial numbers last twofigures, with a height of 80cm, shall appear on the front side of the hull, as nearly aspossible to the bow.
3.2 BUILDERS RECORDS
The builder shall keep the records required by these rules, and shall supply a copy ofthese records to the MG.
3.3 MODIFICATIONS
Any modifications or changes to the boat or to any part, including the addition orremoval of any item that could alter the nature of the boat, or could be considered toimprove the performance of the boat, shall be prohibited unless expressly permitted bythe SOTO 40 OD Class Rules. Where any doubt exists, the certificate shall bewithdrawn until approval is obtained by the MG in consultation with the Chief Measurer.
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3.4 CLASS EMBLEM
The Class Emblem shall be placed on the cockpit floor aft and on the centreline. It shall
also be placed on the mainsail (see 16.12.1).
4 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS
4.1 MEASURE RS
Yachts shall only be measured by measurers appointed by the Chief Measurer andapproved by the MG (The Measurer from now on).
4.2 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
Lengths shall be measured in millimetres. Weights shall be measured in Kilograms,with the ex ception of crew members weight that shall be measured in Kilogramsfollowed by a decimal.
4.3 SCALES
Scales used to determine weights shall be calibrated and certified by recognizedAuthorities every 15 weighings or 6 months. They shall have maximum increments of5Kg in the case of hull scales and 1Kg increments in the case of scales for riggingweighing.
4.4 BUILDER MEASUREMENTS
The complete hull of every boat shall be measured according to this Rule, prior to itsdelivery.
4.5 RULE HIERARCHY
When there is conflict with the ISAF rules, the SOTO 40 OD Class rules shall prevail.
4.6 TOLERANCE
All tolerances referenced in this rule are intended to contemplate differences in themanufacturing only and shall not be used for optimization of the boats performance.
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5 CERTIFICATES
5.1 AUTHORITIES AND ADMINISTRATION
To be able to participate in a SOTO 40 OD Class championship, each boat shall hold avalid Measurement Certificate (MC). Such certificate shall be issued and signed by theChief Measurer of the SOTO 40 OD Class and will gather all dimensions specified bythese Class Rules.
A boats first M easurement Certificate will be issued once the Builder has submitted tothe MG the Builders Compliance Certificate (BCC) and the Rigging ComplianceCertificate (RCC). The cost of the SOTO 40 OD Measurement Certificate is USD 500.-and will be paid to the SOTO 40 OD Class Association. Such cost could be modifiedby the Executive Committee.
5.2 ANNUAL REVALIDATION
All boats shall revalidate their Measurement Certificate annually. Certificates expireDecember 31st, except for those provisionally issued with the duration specified onthem. The annual cost for the revalidation of the Measurement Certificate shall be ofUSD 250 and shall be paid to the SOTO 40 OD Class. Such cost could be modified bythe Executive Committee.
5.3 REPAIRS
After each repair to the hull, deck, structure or riggings, the boat may be subject to apartial or total re- measurement, at the MGs discretion.
Any significant repair or replacement to the hull, keel, rudder or riggings shall invalidatethe Certificate until the boat has been re-measured.
5.4 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Change of ownership of a boat shall invalidate the Certificate which shall be revalidatedby the new owner. Prior to the issuance of the new certificate, the boat may beinspected by the Measurer. The revalidation cost shall be USD 250 and shall be paid tothe SOTO 40 OD class. Such cost could be modified by the Executive Committee.
5.5 RIGHT TO INVALIDATE
The MG reserves the right to invalidate a Certificate and will be executed in case an
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owner has the clear intention of going against the spirit of these Rules.
5.6 MEASURER DISCRETION
The Measurer shall report the Chief Measurer any anomaly or deficiency detectedduring the measurement or inspection of a boat. The Chief Measurer together with theMG may invalidate the Measurement Certificate.
While celebrat ing an event under the Class Rules, the Measurer of the event shallcarry out the Chief Measurers duties in order to apply the Class Rules.
5.7 OWNERS OBLIGATI ON
It is the Owners responsibility to ensure the boat complies at all times with the ClassRules. A copy of the Measurement Certificate (MC) and a copy of these Rules shouldbe kept on board the boat during a SOTO 40 OD Class regatta. The MeasurementCertificate shall be invalidated in case the boat does not comply with this Rule.
6 CONSTRUCTION
6.1 GENERAL
The hull, deck, interior bulkheads, frameworks and moldings, keel, rudder, Rig and sailplans, deck hardware, the engine, interior arrangement and other construction detailsshall conform the Construction Specifications, the SOTO 40 OD class Rules, and theISAF Offshore Special Regulations Category 4.
6.2 MOULDS
Moulds for hull, deck, bulb, rudder, interior, interior mouldings and other constructiondetails shall be generated. Moulds shall only be built by the Builder and approved bythe Chief Measurer.
The keel blade will be generated from 3D drawings delivered by the Boats Designer.
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6.3 ALTERATIONS
No alteration will be allowed to the configuration of the hull, deck, interior, keel, rudder,rig, neither to the measurements registered on the Measurement Certificate (MC) of theBoat.
6.4 VARIATIONS
Any variation f rom the boats Construction Specifications for which there is noprescribed measurement shall be compared by a Measurer to a sample of three otherboats. If the variation is within the range taken from the three boats, the Measurer mayaccept the variation.
6.5 REPAIRS
Any repairs other than repairs of the hulls surface sha ll have the written approval of theMG and the Chief Measurer prior to the start of the repair work. All repairs shall bedesigned and manufactured on the basis of replacing the original geometry, strengthand stiffness and, as a result, shall not be lighter than the original weight.
6.6 PROHIBITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
It is not permitted to:
Rebuild, replace materials, sand, grind or relocate standard equipment or partsin any way to reduce weight, lower the centre of gravity or to improve themovement of inertia or to directly or indirectly improve performance.
Change the shape or outline of the hull, deck, interior mouldings, engine, saildrive leg, anodes, propeller, keel and rudder.
Remove any moulded surface, except light sanding in preparation for painting.
The following exceptions are permitted:
Through hulls for added equipment (e.g. speedometer, depth sounder,endoscope), and the installation of builder approved keel and rudder inspectionwindows.
Normal painting of all surfaces in accordance w ith current RRS rule Skin
friction.
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6.7 MATERIALS
Materials are limited to those described in the Construction Drawings.
7 CLASS MEASUREMENTS
7.1 MEASURE MENTS
The initial measurement of the boat shall be under the Builders responsibility. TheBuilder shall submit the Builders Compliance Certificate (BCC) signed by the Chief Measurer and the MG prior to the delivery of the Boat.
7.2 MEASUREMENT CHECKS
While measuring, the Measurer may control the Builders weight registers and checkmeasures or weight of any part in the production phase in accordance to the ClassRule.
8 HULL
8.1 GEOMETRY
Hulls shall be molded in tooling described in rule 6.2. All components present in rule6.1 including bulkheads, internal structure, engine, engine compartment and enginesail drive shall be fitted to the hull by the Builder and shall not be altered.
8.2 WEIGHT
The Builder shall weigh the hull as it is lifted from the hull mould, with the structural gridattached to it, all bulkheads except the G, the stern longitudinal reinforcements, thebow stiffeners and the structural berths laminated, and its weight shall be between 800
Kg and 830 Kg. Weight shall be recorded in the BCC.
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8.3 CONSTRUCTION
The hull shall be molded in E-Glass/Epoxy and PVC Foam according to theConstruction Specifications.
8.4 BEAM
The overall bea m measured at 8790mm from the bow shall be 3776 +/- 5mm.
9 DECK
9.1 GEOMETRY
The deck shall comply with the Construction Drawing supplied by the Designer, and bebuilt in a certified mould to which the rule 6.2 refers to.
9.2 WEIGHT
The Builder shall weigh the deck as it is lifted from the mould, with the longitudinal andthe bulkhead G, faired, painted, after trimming the sheer and openings, and its weightshall be between 250Kg and 260Kg. Its weight shall be recorded on the BCC.
9.3 DECK LAYOUT
All the deck hardware supplied by the Builder will be specified (size and strength) in theDeck plan supplied by the Designer and in the Plan A (location). They are mandatoryand shall not be removed or modified unless otherwise permitted by these Rules or bythe MG.
The fairleads, rope tail bags, winch handle bags, footrests, cleats or pad eyes are theonly additional items permitted.
All equipment shall comply with ISAF Cat 4 Offshore Special Regulations and themodifications specified in appendix 3 in these rules regulations.
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A GENOA TRACKS:
The useful length measured between the faces of stops or the end of the extrusionshall be of 530mm +/- 10mm.
Longitudinal and transversal location: The internal end or centreline end will be at adistance of 5585mm +/- 15mm from the bow to the centre of the track, and at 446mm+/- 5mm from the centreline. The external end or side end will be at a distance of5583mm +/- 15 mm from the bow to the centre of the track.
B GENOA CARS
They shall have a minimal safe working load of 1.043kg.
C WINCHES
Halyard winches shall be placed in the position defined in the Designers Drawings.With a 250mm long handle they shall have a maximum speed ratio of 40, 2:1.
Genoa sheet winches shall be placed in the position defined in the DesignersDrawings. With a 250mm long handle they shall have a maximum speed ratio of 50:1.
Main sheet winches shall be placed in the position defined in the Designe rs Drawings.With a 250mm long handle they shall have a maximum speed ratio of 46, 5:1.
Backstay winches shall be placed in the position defined in the Designers Drawings.With a 250mm long handle they shall have a maximum speed ratio of 46, 5:1.
D MAINSHEET TRAVELER
The car shall have a minimal safe working load of 1500kg and a 6:1 purchase .
Longitudinal location: The main sheet traveller shall be perpendicular to thecentreline and its distance to the stern shall be 1346mm +/- 15mm. The total lengthincluding the stops shall be 2000mm +/- 15mm.
E OUTHAUL
Shall have a 4:1 purchase inside the boom and a 8:1 purchase below deck, having twoexits on the cockpit floor as specified in the Designers plan (Drawing A).
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F MAIN HALYARD
Shall have a 2:1 purchase and have below deck on the mast a jammer to hold it. It maybe redirected through a block at the mast base to one of the genoa winches.
G FORE HALYARDS:
Fore halyards (genoa and two asymmetric spinnakers) shall be hold in the jammersthat are on the d eck behind the mast. The use of messenger lines is permitted.
H BACKSTAYS
There shall be two backstays per boat, approved by the Builder, with a length of 18570mm. They shall be connected to a 3:1 purchase on the transom at 300mm of thecentreline and shall be made of PBO (Powerlite) with a minimum diameter of 12.5 mm.It is permitted the use of shock cords to pull the leeward backstay provided such shockcords do not deflect the windward backstays pulling power and as long as they aremount ed on the masts exterior, completely accessible to be examined by theMeasurer.
I GENOA CAR INHAULER
Shall have a 4:1 purchase, the location of cleats is shown in Drawing A.
J UP AND DOWN
Shall have a 28:1 purchase, the location of cleats is shown in Drawing A.
K MAIN CUNNINGHAN
Shall have a 8:1 purchase, the location of cleats is shown in Drawing A.
L VANG
There should be a 4:1 reduction on deck and 12:1 below deck according to theDesigners drawings. See also rule 15.5.3.
M FOOTRESTS
The Builder shall supply the main trimmer and helmsman footrests (in the case of atiller steered boat), and these shall not be altered or replaced. The location shall bewithin 300 mm of the position supplied by the Builder.
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N LIFELINES, STANCHIONS AND PULPITS
They must comply with ISAF Offshore Special Regulations. The lifelines shall be taut.When a 5.1kg deflective pressure is applied to the lifeline at a middle distance betweenthe two supports (pulpits or stanchions) it shall not deflect more than 50mm.
9.4 RUNNING RIGGING
Are detailed in D rawing A and shall comply with specifications in Appendix 7.
10 KEEL
10.1 GEOMETRY
The keel may be faired and painted on its surface. Fairing the steel of the blade or thelead of the bulb is prohibited. Removing or drilling steel or lead to meet rule weightlimits is not permitted. Materials used in the building of the keel shall be the onesspecified by the Designer. If a keel appeared to have an unusual thick paint system or
had any other alteration than the geometry specified by the Designer, it shall bechecked for conformance with templates built and supplied by the Builder. Tolerances:profile +/- 3mm, section thickness +/- 2mm.
10.2 WEIGHT
The keel assembled shall be weighed with fastening keel bolts and nuts but notwashers. Weight shall not weight less than 2170 kg and no more than 2180 kg.
10.3 LOCATION
The keel shall be checked by the Measurer for location on the boat, and shall be withinthe following limits measured from the intersection of the transom with the hullcenterline (see Drawing C):
Position of the trailing edge top 5870 mm +/- 10mm
Position of the trailing edge bottom 6395 mm +/- 10mm
Position of the bulb aft end 5480 mm +/- 10mm
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10.4 MEASUREMENTS
The depth of the keel measured from the lowest bulb point to the nearest flat part of thehull shall not exceed 2280mm (see Drawing C).
The shortest distance from the point on the trailing edge to the leading edge shall be:
Upper p osition 596 mm +/- 5mm
Lower position 445 mm +/- 5mm
The profile of the trailing edge shall not deviate more than 2mm from a straight lineover a distance of 1990mm.
11 RUDDER
11.1 GEOMETRY
The rudder shall be built according to the moulds referred to in rule 6.2.
The rudder may be faired and painted on its surface. Materials used in the building ofthe rudder shall be the ones specified by the Designer. If a rudder appears to have anunusual thick paint system or had any other geometrical shape than the one specifiedby the Designer, it shall be checked for conformance with templates built and suppliedby the Builder. Tolerances: profile and section thickness +/- 2mm.
11.2 WEIGHT
The rudder shall be weighed in a painted and finished condition, including stainlessbearing sleeves, but without bushings, quadrants or steering hardware. Weight shall beneither lighter than 17Kg, not heavier than 22 kg.
11.3 LOCATION
The distance measured at the centerline from the lowest transom point to the highest
trailing edge point in the rudder shall not be more than 1237 mm nor less than 1227mm. See Drawing C.
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11.4 MEASUREMENTS
The following dimensions of the rudder shall be measured:
Gap between the hull and the top of rudder shall neither be neither more than 5 mm,nor less than 1mm anywhere.
The shortest d istance from surface of the hull to the lowest tip of the rudder shallneither be more than 1978 mm, nor less than 1968 mm.
Maximum thickness of the top section shall not be less than 58 mm, no more than 62mm.
12 ENGINE, SAIL DRIVE, PROPELLER AND THROUGH HULLS
12.1 SPECIFICATION
The engine and its sail drive shall be the standard Volvo D1 30.
12.2 LOCATION
Distance from the trailing edge of the engine sail drive to the transom, measured on thesurface of the hull centerline shall not be more than 5355 mm, nor less than 5335 mm.See Drawing C.
12.3 DEPTH
Distance measured at right angles to the propeller axis from the propeller midpoint tothe hull shall be neither less than 310 mm, nor more than 320 mm.
12.4 ENGINE SAIL DRIVE
Its surface may be slightly sanded for painting. Drilling, removing aluminum, addition ofmaterial, leg fairing or propeller fairing is prohibited. Any paint applied to the sail drive
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shall be the standard thick of standard paint.
12.5 PROPELLER
The propeller shall be folding, of GORI brand and with a minimum diameter, of 410 mma minimum blade width at the widest point of 100 mm and a maximum pitch of 300 mm.
12.6 THROUGH HULLS
All through hu lls under the waterline shall be operable at all times. Through hullsinstalled by the Builder shall not be removed.
12.7 BATTERIES
The Builder shall record batteries weight in the BCC. Minimum weight shall be of 54 kgand the maximum of 85 kg.
12.8 ZINC ANODE
The zinc anode of the engine sail drive may be faired.
13 INTERIOR
13.1 COMPONENTS
The internal structure shall conform to the Designers plans, and shall be weighed and
the weights shall be recorded prior to installation. The components shall not be movedor altered.
The structural Grid shall be minimum 90kg and maximum 105kg.
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14 COMPLETED BOAT
14.1 WEIGHT
The completed hull, deck, interior, keel, steering system, mast and rigging, and all thestandard equipment in Appendix 1 (Buildings Weight) weighed under the conditionsdescrib ed in Appendix 2 (Preparation for measurement) shall not be less than4290kg. Weight correctors shall be added if necessary, as described in 14.2, to bringthe total weight to the minimum.
14.2 CORREC TOR WEIGHT
In case a boat does not reach the construction minimum weight of 4290kg, lead platesshall be added and fixed permanently at a height of 340mm from the lateral bunks oneach side next to the hull, and fixed to the E bulkhead situated abaft the engine (Seedrawing E).
Corrector weights shall be recorded on the Measurement Certificate (MC) and may notbe altered by the Owner.
Corrector weights may only be altered as a result of an official re-weighing asdescribed in 14.3.
14.3 OFFICIAL RE-WEIGHING:
A boat shall only require a re-weighing under the following circumstances:
If the boat underwent important repairs, with prior allowance of the MG.
If the MG requests so.
If the Notice of Race for a SOTO 40 OD championship requires so.
If the owner requests so to the MG, limited to an annual renewal.
This official weighing shall be done by the Measurer in compliance with the rule 14.1(as specified in Appendixes 1 and 2) to check for conformance to the minimumConstruction Weight (4290 kg).
In case where the weighing results a re- issue of the boats Measur ement Certificate(MC) a fee of US$100 shall be paid by the Owner. Such cost might be reviewed by theExecutive Board.
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15 RIGGING
15.1 BUILDERThe whole rigging and its components including the spare parts shall be supplied by amanufacturer approved by the Class SOTO 40 OD and shall comply with its Rules, withthe Riggings Drawings (Drawing E) and the Bowsprits Drawings (Drawing D) suppliedby the Designer and the builders construction details.
15.2 MODIFICA TIONS
The mast, boom and bowsprit shall not be modified from the approved RiggingDrawings (Drawing E) supplied by the Designer without prior allowance of the MG. It
shall only be permitted their sanding before varnishing or painting them.
15.3 WEIGHT OF RIGGING
The weight of the Complete Mast shall be neither less than 177 kg nor morethan 184 kg.
The gravity centre shall be neither less than 6360mm nor more than 6440mmfrom the top edge of the low band of P (15.4.2).
Corrector weights (if required) shall be fastened on the external downside of theappropriate spreader, to reach the minimum weight and the centre of gravityestablished by these Rules.
Complete Mast is understood to be under measurement conditions with:
tube and bolt-rope system,
spreaders,
forestay with Tuff Luff (see 16.13.2),
backstay without blocks or riggings,
shrouds with turnbuckles but without hook screws, and
halyard messenger lines with a maximum diameter of 4mm.
15.4 MAST
15.4.1 SECTION
The characteristics of the mast section shall be:
MDL1: fore and aft dimension minimum 261 mm, maximum 264 mm
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S1 minimum 414mm, maximum 434mm
S2 minimum 321mm, maximum 341mm15.4.5 WEIGHT
The weight and centre of gravity of the single tube (including the bolt-rope system)shall be:
Tube neither less than 105kg, nor more than 109kg.
Tube VC G neither less than 6910mm, nor more than 6950mm to the top edgeof the lower band of P.
15.4.6 POSITION
A. J is the base of the fore triangle. It shall be the horizontal distance between theintersection of the foreside of the mast and deck, and the intersection of theforestays projection with the deck.
Base of fore triangle (J): shall not be more than 4850mm.
B. SFJ shall be the horizontal distance from the forward end of J, to the boatsstem. It shall be 180mm +/- 5mm.
C. Height of mast: the distance between the top edge of the lower band of P withthe intersection of the foreside of the mast and a plan at the height of thetangent of 45 degrees on its side (See Appendix 6) shall not be more than 1690mm. This measurement shall be known as BAS.
BAS shall be measured with the mast as vertical as possible.
D. Shims on the base of mast: shims at the base of the mast shall be declared andrecorded by the Measurer when measuring the BAS and shall always be onboard. Adding additional shims is strictly forbidden.
15.4.7 RESTRICTIONS
MOVEMENT OF MAST AT DECK AND STEP: It is forbidden to move the longitudinalor vertical position of mast on step or on deck after the preparation signal for a race ishoisted.
15.5 BOOM
15.5.1 SECTION
The section of boom shall be made of aluminium in accordance with constructionDrawings of Rigging supplied by the Designer.
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The maximum dimensions of the boom section, fittings excluded, shall be 200 +/- 2mmheight and 116 +/- 2mm width.
15.5.2 BANDS
A white band 25mm wide shall be indelibly marked on the boom with the forward edgenot more than 5800mm from the aft face of mast (including the bolt-rope system) andwith the boom forming a 90 degree angle, parallel to centreline. This distance shall beknown as E.
15.5.3 WEIGHT
The completed boom (with all fittings attached, but excluding vang and reef lines) shallweigh not less than 43 kg or more than 46 kg.
The vang shall be capable of supporting the weight of the boom and mainsail. It shallweigh not less than 5 or more than 7 kg.
15.6 BOWSPRIT
The bowsprit shall be made of carbon in accordance with the buildings Drawingssupplied by the Designer.
15.6.1 LENGTH
The bowsprit length measured on centreline from the intersection of the forestayprojection with the deck to the forward bowsprit edge shall not be more than 1.590mm.
In spite of what was mentioned above, the bowsprit may have a batten or similar of notmore than 300mm from its front end, with the unique purpose of preventing loosingasymmetrical sheets from falling into the water and getting underneath the bow.
15.6.2 WEIGHT
The complete bowsprit weight, holdings included, shall not be less than 3 kg or morethan 5kg.
15.6.3 BOWSPRIT - BOBSTAY
It shall be in accordance with Appendix 7 and Drawing D.
15.7 RIGGING
The standing rigging shall comply with the specifications in Appendix 8.
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15.7.1 FORESTAY
The intersection of the projection of the forestay centre with the forward side of themast, with the mast as straight as possible and with the forestay on its normal position,shall not be less than 14365mm or more than 14375mm from the top edge of the mastlow band (BAS band).
15.7.2 CAP SHROUD LOCATION
The attachmen t point of the top shroud on the mast shall not be less than 14300mm ormore than 14320 mm from the top edge of the low band of the mast (BAS band).
15.7.3 HALYARDS
The mast shall have sheave boxes, sheaves and pins for:
1 main halyard
2 top asymmetric spinnaker halyards
2 genoa halyards
Minimum breaking strengths of halyards shall conform to Construction specifications
(see Appendix 7). The main halyard and a minimum of three fore halyards shall be inplace while participating in a Class event, with the exception of what is permitted byRule 9.3.G.
The height of the top asymmetric halyards to the top for asymmetric spinnakers shallnot be more than 16425mm or less than 16415mm from the low part of the halyardeyes to the top edge of the low band (BAS band).
15.7.4 RESTRICTIONS
ADJUSTMENT OF SHROUDS AND FORESTAY The adjustment of shrouds orforestay after a Race Preparatory Signal is not permitted, except in cases where themast safety is involved. All means of shroud adjustment shall be bound up to preventaccidental adjustment or loosened
16 SAILS
It is of the SOTO 40 OD class concern to limit its members campaign costs . As aconsequence it is especially important to limit the amount of sails of each boat, to
which some limits are established in terms of the type and number of sails that anowner may submit per year, and the number of sails that may be used in a competition.
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16.1 ANNUAL LIMITATION AND TYPE OF SAIL
a) The owner of a SOTO 40 OD has the right to submit a maximum of 7new sailsper calendar year and per boat.
b) New sails shall not be different from:
1 Mainsail
2 Ge noas
1 Jib
3 Asymmetric spinnakers
16.2 STICKERS
The checking of declared new sails shall be through a sticker that the owner shallacquire from the class, prior payment of the respective amount.
So every owner has the right to acquire 7 stickers per calendar year per boat.
16.2.1 Stickers that were not used during the calendar year shall not be used in
following years.
16.2.2 Stickers are unique for each sail and not transferable among them (even in caseof tear).
16.2.3 Sails (stickers) shall be assigned to the boat, and, unless there was a writtenauthorization from the MG, they shall not be transferred from one boat to another(including boats of the same owner).
16.3 SAILS REQUIREMENTS
For a sail to receive a sticker it shall be measured and stamped (measurement stickergathering sail dimensions) according to the class rules and a request submitted beforethe end of the calendar year. In this case it will receive a sticker of the SOTO 40 ODclass that shall be placed near the tack on its starboard side.
16.4 DURING A REGATTA
16.4.1 The owner of a SOTO 40 OD may choose among all sails in his inventory (newor old sails) those sails that should consider more appropriate to compete in a classregatta, as long as their number and type do not exceed the ones indicated in point
16.4.2. Such sails shall have the class measurement stamp and the correspondingsticker to their submitted year.
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16.4.2 The owner shall fill in and sign the sails and crew submit (Appendix 5) prior to aclass regatta, where the owner shall state the sails to be used (with the respective
sticker), that shall not overcome the following sails:a) 1 Mainsail
b) 2 Genoas
c) 1 Jib
d) 3 Asymm etric spinnakers
16.4.3 All sails submitted for a regatta/event shall be on board from the boats first raceuntil the last one. No sail shall be removed from a boat without previous authorization
of the event measurer or the class representative.
16.4.4 Sails submitted for a regatta shall be not changed nor modified during theregatta.
Torn sails may be repaired or repl aced according to the Measurers judgement. If a sailis replaced, the new sail shall only be one carrying the class measurement stamp andthe respective sticker corresponding to its submitted year and shall not be in betterconditions than the replaced sail. This last issue shall be according to the Measurersjudgement.
16.5 ADDITIONAL SAILS
Notwithstanding rule 16.1, each owner has the right to declare a certain number ofadditional sails (additional stickers), according to the number of races of the officialSOTO 40 OD class calendar in which has participated with the same boat and duringthe same year:
(a) After 10 races sailed 1 additional sticker(b) After 30 races sailed 1 additional sticker(c) After 50 races sailed 1 additional sticker
(d) After 70 races sailed 1 additional stickerTo access to these additional stickers, the owner shall complete and submit theadditional sails form (Appendix 10) to the chief measurer for his approval.
Restrictions for the type of sails are not established for additional stickers, except forthe ones stated in 16.3
16.6 CHARTER BOAT
16.6.1 An owner who charters another boat for a regatta may transfer his sailsinventory to the chartered boat as long as he has written authorization of the MG(16.2.3).
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16.6.2 The charterer of a boat who is not a SOTO 40 OD owner may opt for using thecurrent boats inventory (according to the res trictions stated in 16.1), or submit arequest for declaring a new sails inventory according to what is stated in 16.1 (and the
additional sails described in 16.5), with prior written authorization of the MG.It is of the class concern to avoid any speculation that may grant the charterers anyadvantage with respect to the owners.
16.7 SECOND HAND BOAT
The person wh o buys a second hand boat shall have two options concerning new sailsduring the current year:
a) Use the current boats inventory, accordi ng to the restrictions stated in 16.1
b) Submit and declare a new inventory (according to the restrictions stated in16.1); to do this a resignation to the previous inventory shall be handed in andapproved by the MG prior to the acquisition of the new inventory.
16.8 SAILS NUMBERS
National numbers and letters shall conform the RRS, Identification on Sails A ppendix.
From January 2011 onward, sail numbers shall correspond with the hull number (see3.1), with the country code before it, i.e.:
Cusi 5 ARG 001
Patagonia ARG 002
Mitsubishi BRA 003
Carioca BRA 004
Negra ARG 005
16.9 MEASUREMENT
Sails shall be built and measured in accordance with the max dimensions present inDrawing B. All sails shall have the Class stamp and the Class Sticker corresponding toits measurement year on their starboard side tack.
16.10 CONSTRUCTION
Asymmetric spinnakers where carbon fibre has been incorporated in the sail cloth shallneither be measured nor taken on board while racing. Carbon fibre shall only bepermitted in the mainsail and genoas. Sail cloth containing PBO shall be prohibited tobe used in the construction of sails.
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16.11 PERMITTED ITEMS
Reefing eyelets
Mainsail cunningham eyelets
Leech and foot adjustment lines
Camber stripes
Chafing patches
Windows in sails (not greater than 1 m2)
Retrieval lines on asymmetric spinnakers
Tell tales
T Rings for Genoas and Jib clews
Support for the asymmetric lazy sheet, near the tack
16.12 MAINSAIL
16.12.1 EMBLEM
The class emblem shall be placed on both sides of the sail (starboard top), betweenbatten number 2 and number 3. It shall be of contrasting colour and in accordance withthe specifications stated in Appendix 14.
16.12.2 HOIST
The mainsail shall be hoisted between contrasting colour bands specified in rules15.5.2.
16.12.3 WEIGHT
The mainsail, excluding battens and bag, shall have a minimum weight of 21 kg. Anymainsail which is under-weight shall have corrector weights at the head within 200mmof it. Excessive reinforcement shall be not permitted at the tack, clew or head, nor onadjusting ropes in foot and leach of excessive diameter. Other type of reinforcementsor elements intended to increase the sails weight shall be not permit ted either.
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16.12.4 BATTENS
The sail shall have 6 battens on the leech; the two top battens may be of full batten
type. Carbon battens are only permitted for the mainsail two top battens.
16.12.5 DIMENSIONS
The mainsail shall comply with maximum dimensions specified on drawing B, and shallbe measured in accordance with the ISAF Guide to Sail Measurement. The angle ofthe head, meas ured between the sail top and the luff shall be not greater than 90.
16.12.6 CONSTRUCTION
Permitted materials for the mainsail:
Polyester
Aramid fibers
High-modulus polyethylene fibres (HMPE - Spectra) and high-performancepolyethylene (HPPE - Dyneema)
The above mentioned fibres combined with carbon fibres, as long as the amount ofcarbon fibres is not greater than 60% of the total amount of fibres that make up the sail.
16.13 GENOAS
16.13.1 DIMENSIONS
Genoas shall comply with maximum dimensions specified in Drawing B, and shall bemeasured in accordance with the ISAF Guide to Sail Measurement. It will beconsidered as Genoa any headsail which complies with the definition of headsail inERS and that does not meet the requirements for a Jib according to these S40-ODClass Rules.
16.13.2 LUFF GROOVE DEVICE
The luff grove device for the "headsails" should be the Tuff Luff 1706 or equivalent.The maximum dimension of the device, measured at right angles to the longitudinalaxis thereof, shall neither be less than 32mm. nor more than 34mm.
16.13.3 BATTENS
The sail may have a maximum of 4 battens (equidistantly distributed) along the leech.The top one may be of the "full batten" type. No carbon battens are allowed.
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16.13.4 CONSTRUCTION
Permitted materials for Genoas:
Polyester
Aramid fibres
High-modulus polyethylene fibres (HMPE - Spectra ) and high-performancepolyethylene (HPPE - Dyneema)
The above men tioned fibres combined with carbon fibres, as long as the amount ofcarbon fibres is not greater than 60% of the total amount of fibres that make up the sail.
16.14 JIB
16.14.1 DIMENSIONS
It will be considered as Jib any headsail which complies with the definition as headsailin ERS and that does comply with the maximum dimensions specified in Drawing B.
16.14.2 CONSTRUCTION
Permitted materials for Jib construction shall be Polyester fibres Aramid fibres andhigh-modulus polyethylene fibres (HMPE - Spectra), and high-performancepolyethylene fibres (HPPE - Dyneema) when they come from suppliers of freeavailability to anyone (non exclusive). Materials such as 3DL, 4D, Fusion, 3Di, Genesisor another one exclusively belonging to a certain sails brand are not permitted.
16.14.3 BATTENS
The sail may have a maximum of 4 battens (equidistantly distributed) along the leech.The top one may be of the "fullbatten" type. No carbon battens are allowed.
16.15 ASYMMETRIC SPINNAKERS
16.15.1 DIMENSIONS
They shall comply with the ISAF Guide to Sail Measurement definition of Spinnaker.
They shall comply with the following minimum and maximum measures:
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MINIMUM MAXIMUM
SLU: 19.55 m 19.86 m
SLE: 16.85 m 17.68 m
ASF: 11.10 m 11.34 m
G: 6.05 m 6.46 m
G: 10.58 m 11.12 m
G: 11.70 m 12.20 m
The measures for the girths at G, G and G shall be taken from the three pointsobtained by folding the luff and the leech in four equal parts, indicated in Drawing B(Sail Plan).
G measure shall be taken from the folded point nearest to the top obtained on theluff, to the folded point nearest to the top obtained on the leech.
G measure shall be taken from the mid folded point obtained on the luff to the midfolded point obtained on the leech.
G measure shall be taken from the folded point nearest to the tack obtained on theluff to the folded point nearest to the clew obtained on the leech.
16.15.2 CONSTRUCTION
Nylon sail cloth is the permitted material for asymmetric spinnakers and its weight shallbe 30 gr/m2 minimum.
16.15.3 IDENTIFICATION
National letters and distinctive numbers shall be placed at the top of the asymmetric
spinnakers in accordance with what is stated in the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing.
17 CREW
17.1 WEIGHT
The total number of crew members composing the crew permitted by the S40 ODClass, including the Captain and the Helmsman, shall be restricted to the total sum ofthe individual weight of every member of the crew, which shall not exceed 770 kg(seven hundred and seventy kilos).
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Weight control shall be carried on with, at least, shorts and a t-shirt on, similar to theones worn by the crew when racing.
Calibrated scale shall be used for weighing and it shall be supplied by the regattaorganizer or by the S40 OD class.
Prior to the first race of the regatta, crews shall be weighed, and those complying withthis rule shall not be ground for protest.
17.2 CREW SU BSTITUTION
Crew substitution is permitted as long as the new crews weight is not greater than theweight stated in 17.1.
Crew members substitution shall not be allowed during a racing day after t he days firstpreparatory signal, unless a crew member has been removed from the boat as aconsequence of an accident; in this case a replacement shall be permitted afternotifying the Race Committee. The replacing crew member weight will be checked atthe first reasonable opportunity and the new crew weight shall not exceed the onestated in 17.1.
17.3 The number of crew members submitted in Appendix 5 shall be not altered duringthe respective event.
18 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
18.1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
It shall appear in the BCC.
18.2 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Navigation, tactic and performance electronic equipment is permitted, with exception ofthe following ones:
Modems, phones, telemetry or any other device intended to have access to theInternet and/or transmit or receive data to/from the boat.
Laser guns, radars or any other device to calculate distances to a competitor.
Devices for measuring wind intensity at a greater distance than 1 m from theboat.
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18.3 RUNNING RIGGING
They shall be in accordance with minimum breaking strength, minimum diameters and
materials specified in Appendix 7.
19 PROHIBITIONS
19.1 NOT PER MITTED
The following is not permitted:
Any device whose sole function is or could be to increase weight
Remove, modify or reposition any of the items installed by the Builder (withexception of the repositioning of deck fittings expressly permitted in 9.3)
Sails with detachable pieces
Artificially thickened sails and multiple surface sails, whether inflated by theaction of the wind or otherwise.
Additional winches
Backstays deflectors, checkstays or any device intended for such use.
20 ADVERTISING
Advertising is permitted only in accordance with the ISAF Advertising Code Rules,Category C, restricted to the following items:
20.1 Individual advertising of each boat shall be of free choice, although the followingareas in the boat shall be kept in reserve to an eventual use on the part of theorganizing authority of the regattas:
25% of the back boom (both sides)
25% of the front hull on both sides
Two gaps of 20 x 50 cm on the transom
The bowsprit
Two gaps of 40 x 60 cm on both sides of the cockpit
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The top face of the rudder tiller or of the rudder wheel stands
Two gaps of 200 x 30 cm between the BAS mark and the first spreader
21 CHANGES IN EQUIPMENT
21.1 OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
A boat shall no t receive any outside assistance once she has left the dock and until thefinish of the last race of the day, with the exception of an emergency.
Support boats in the area of the regatta during a race of the Class SOTO 40 OD areprohibited.
21.2 CHANGES
There shall be no additions or removals to the boats inventory of sails, rigging or equipment after the boat has left the dock for the day, except in the case of anemergency.
21.3 BREAKDOWNS
In the event of a breakdown, a yacht may return to the shore for repairs. The boat shallreceive permission of the jury or the Measurer to implement the repair at the earliestconvenient opportunity. All repairs shall comply with the Class Rules.
Repairs and replacements of damaged parts during a regatta shall be approved by theMeasurer. Repaired or replaced sails must comply with the Class Rules and shall besubject to measurement.
22 LIMIT TO START A CLASS SOTO 40 OD RACE
22.1 MAXIMUM LIMIT
A SOTO 40 OD Class regatta shall not be started if the winds strength measured bythe Race Committee exceeds 25 knots.
22.2 MINIMUM LIMIT
A SOTO 40 OD Class regatta shall not be start ed if the winds strength measured bythe Race Committee does not exceed 6 knots.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 - BUILDING WEIGHT
Building weight shall include the completed weight of hull, deck, keel, steeringsystem, mast, r iggings, interior and deck fittings completed and finished with thefollowing included:
Engine and its components
Hatches and windows
Electrical system panel, lights, batteries and wiring
Bilge pump ORC cat 4.
Floorboards
Deck fittings: blocks, snatch blocks, genoa tracks and traveller, cars, clamps, stoppers,organizers, pulpits, stanchions, lifelines, winches and 2 handles, compass, pad eyes,fittings for forestay, shrouds and both backstays
Completed mast, boom and bowsprit
Completed WC (optional, but if include d, it shall count into the total boats weight)
The Building Weight under the above conditions and with corrector weights if necessary (according to 14.2) shall not be less than 4290kg.
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APPENDIX 2 - PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT
1 GENERAL PROCEDURE
To secure an accurate and fair measurement, it is necessary to have close cooperationbetween Measurer and Owner. It is desirable that the owner should be familiar with allparts of the Rules. At least two (2) crew members shall be available to the Measurerduring the whole measurement procedure. The following conditions shall be met:
A. The me asurement shall be not carried out in the rain, or under windy conditionsthat may interfere in the correct measurement procedure.
B. The boat shall be dry, not only the deck but also the interior, and totally clean(bottom, hull, deck, and interior)
C. If the boat is equipped with any of the items mentioned below during themeasurement procedure, the following values will not be included in the scalesreading:
1. Electronic equipment 20 kg
2. Rope bags, winch handle pockets and other related canvas work, 5 Kg
3. Diesel (it shall be calculated according to the level)4. Batteries (according to 12.7) = (real weight 54) kg
5. Any other permanent equipment (weight shall be calculated according tothe Measurers judgement)
2 HULL MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
Hull measurement shall be carried out before the boat leaves the shipyard, it being atlevel.
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APPENDIX 3 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT
A minimum of ISAF Offshore Special Regulations Category 4 safety equipment, or thecategory that is specified by race organizers, whichever is greater, shall be carried onboard while racing.
1. EXCEPTIONS: the following exceptions shall be permitted in the safety equipment:
RULE - ITEM
3.18.2 A permanent toilet or fixed bucket.
3.19.2 Permanent bunk beds (they shall be not modified, with the exception that it ispermitted NOT to carry the respective mats).
3.20.1 Permanent kitchen or fixed for its safe use while sailing.
4.01.2 Alternative means to display and show National sail letters and numbers whenno sail will be hoisted.
4.26.4g A storm trysail, than can be mainsails reefs for a 40% reduction
4.26.4f A heavy-weather jib with an alternative seizure system to the stay.
2. ANCHORING: with the intention of complying with chart 12 in 4.06.1 of these Rules,it is established that all boats of the SOTO 40 OD Class shall have, at least, oneanchor (with or without a chain) whose minimum weight be of 12 kg, with a minimumrope length of 25 m, as long as the race organizer does not specify anotherrequirements in the Notice of Race of an event.
Anchoring shall be NOT part of the basic equipment for the boat weighing.
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APPENDIX 4 - ISAF SAILORS CLASSIFICATION CO DE
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APPENDIX 5 - SAILS AND CREW DECLARATION FORM
SAIL DESCRIPTION YEAR #MainGenoa 1Genoa 2JibAsymmetric 1Asymmetric 2Asymmetric 3
Nam e ISAF ID ISAFGroup
Weight(Kg)
1. (Helmsman)2.3.4.5.6.
7.8.9.
10.11.
I declare that all sails mentioned in the list above, that comply with the SOTO 40 OD Class
Rules and with the respective buttons, are the only ones that shall be used in this Competition,
and that the crew list mentioned above complies with the SOTO 40 OD Class Rules. (Please
include the ISAF ID Code for all competitors in Group 1).
RACE HULL #
NAME OF BOAT SAIL #
SIGNATURE DATE/ /
OWNER/REPR.
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APPENDIX 6 - MAST HEIGHT
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APPENDIX 7 - RUNNING RIGGING SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMWorking
load Qty.Min
Diam.Min
Length Material Comments
kg mm mMain halyard 2:1 850 1 8 28.0 Vectran 14 m without cover
1 6 32.0 PolyesterTop assymetric halyard 930 2 9 43.0 Spectra SK 75 14 m without coverFrac assymetric halyard 760 1 9 39.0 Vectran 10 m without cover
Genoa halyard 1290 1 9 38.0 Vectran 10 m without coverReef 1 2290 1 10 16.0 Spectra K900
Main sheet 940 1 10 42.0 Spectra K900 May be continuousGenoa sheets 1080 2 10 10.0 Spectra SK 75
Assymetric sheet 620 2 8 35.0 Spectra SK75 3.5 m without coverTraveller (1:1) 560 2 5 2.4 Ocean 12 HC without coverTraveller (6:1) 130 1 6 25.0 Spectra K900 with cover
Genoa barber (1:1) 500 2 6 0.9 Spectra SK 75 without coverGenoa barber (4:1) 2 6 4.5 Spectra SK 60 with cover
Genoa up and down (1:1) 1300 2 6 4.5 Spectra SK 75 without coverGenoa up and down (2:1) 2 5 2.7 Spectra SK 75 without coverGenoa up and down (3:1) 2 5 6.1 Spectra SK 75 without coverGenoa up and down (6:1) 2 6 9.0 Spectra SK 60 with cover
Vang strop (1:1) 1050 1 8 2.8 Spectra SK 75 without coverVang strop (2:1) 1 8 8.0 Spectra SK 75 without coverVang strop (2:1) 1 6 4.5 Spectra SK 75 without coverVang strop (6:1) 1 6 19.0 Spectra SK 60 with cover
Cunningham (1:1) 1 4 7.0 Spectra SK 75 without coverCunningham (2:1) 1 3 2.5 Spectra SK 75 without coverCunningham (4:1) 1 6 15.0 Spectra SK 60 with cover
Foot (1:1) 700 1 8 0.8 Spectra SK 75 without coverFoot (2:1) 1 3 5.8 Spectra SK 75 without coverFoot (2:1) 1 5 19.0 Spectra SK 75 without coverFoot (2:1) 1 5 2.4 Spectra SK 75 without coverFoot (4:1) 1 6 15.0 Spectra SK 60 with cover
Assymetric tack 1870 1 8 17.5 VectranBowsprit guy rope strop 3550 1 5 1.4 Dynex 75 without cover
Backstays Stropes 1400 4 10 0.5 Spectra SK75 with coverBackstays (3:1) 700 2 10 11.0 Vectran with cover
2 8 13.0 PolyesterMast-hole guy rope 2 6 1.2 Vectran without cover
Top lifelines 2 5 11.2 Stainless steel
Low lifelines 2 5 11.0 Stainless steel
Back lifelines 3 5 3.6/3.3/3.2 Stainless steel
Notes:
1. Every rope shall comply with the breaking strength and the minimum diameters established
in the chart.
2. Covers for protection may be added in the areas where maximum effort is made.
3. Eyes are permitted on the rope ends to facilitate their use.
4. The ropes minimum diameter shall be applied to the external diameter of their cover.
5. The use of carbon ropes is not permitted.
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APPENDIX 8 - SPECIFICATION FOR STANDING RIGGING
ITEM Qty. Min. Diam.
(inches)
Length (mm) Material Comments
V1 2 2 7/16 5519 PBO Powerlite
V2/D3 2 3/8 10542 PBO Powerlite
D1 2 2 7/16 5524 PBO Powerlite
D2 2 2 5/16 5488 PBO Powerlite
Backstay 2 1/2 18585 PBO Powerlite
Forestay 1 8.38 mm Nit 50 #17
Notes:
1. All measurements shall be taken from the inner face of hammers or from the terminals boltscentre part.
2. Wires shall be measured in accordance with the tension recommended by themanufacturer.
3. Tolerance in wire length shall be of +/- 5mm
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APPENDIX 9 - HELMSMAN ACCEPTANCE CLASS FORM
APLLICATION FORM TO BE A S40OD HELMSMAN
Boat: _____________________________________________________
Event: ____________________________________________________
Full name: ___ _______________________________________
ISAF Code: __________________________
ISAF Classification: __________________
In the past 10 years (keep as appropriate):
I was a crew member in Americas Cups teams YES NOI took part in an Olympic competition YES NOI was a crew member in the Volvo Ocean Race YES NO
Should any of the items above be positive please specify which duties you carried outin those teams you took part of:_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
This Affidavit must be completed without omitting, amending or including any falseinformation. Should any part of the information above not be true, the undersignedwould be punishable under rule 69 of ISAFs R RS.
___________________ _________________ Helmsmans name Signature
___________________ _________________ Date Place
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APPENDIX 10 - ADDITIONAL SAILS FORM
Official SOTO 40 OD Class raced regattas Affidavit
Hull Number: ______ Owner: _____________________________________
Events raced during 20___ (keep as appropriate):
Event / Championship Name Qty. of Regattas
. ......... YES NO ............... ........ YES NO ....................... YES NO ............... ........ YES NO ..............
By means of this Affidavit, I declare to have participated in the abovementioned eventswith the same boat of my own. I hereby request the sails measurement button number_____ corresponding to year 20___.
___________________________ ___________________________ Owners signature Owners name
__/__/20__ Date
This Affidavit must be completed without omitting, amending or including any falseinformation. Should any part of the information above not be true, the undersignedwould be punishable under rule 69 of ISAFs RR S.
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APPENDIX 11 - SAILS OF THE SOTO 40 OD CLASS
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APPENDIX 12 - BUILDER COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (BCC)
ITEM REGLA DETALLE MINIMO ACTUAL MAXIMO
1 3.1 Hull ID Number s/d s/d
2 4.3 Calibrated and certifies scales s/d s/d
3 8.4 Maximum beam 3751 3761
4 9.3 Deck layout, according to Drawing A s/d s/d
5 9.3.A Genoa cars, useful length 520 540
6 9.3.A Genoa cars, inner end (from midship gangway) 441 451
7 9.3.A Genoa cars, inner end (from stern) 5570 5600
8 9.3.A Genoa cars, external end (from stern) 5568 5598
9 9.3.B Genoa cars, safe work load (kg) 2000
10 9.3.C Halyar winches, rel. 40, 2:1 s/d s/d
11 9.3.C Main winches, rel. 50:1 s/d s/d
12 9.3.C Main sheet winches, rel. 46, 5:1 s/d s/d
13 9.3.C Backstay winches, rel. 46, 5:1 s/d s/d
14 9.3.D Mainsail traveller car, work char (kg) 1500
15 9.3.D Mainsail traveller, rigging relation 6:1 6:1
16 9.3.E Outhaul, rigging relation (placing according to drawing 32:1 32:1
17 9.3.F Mainsail halyard, rigging relation 2:1 2:1
18 9.3.G Forward halyards, genoa (2) and asymmetric (2) s/d s/d
19 9.3.H Backstay, rigging relation 3:1 3:1
20 9.3.H Backstay, midship gangway placing 300 300
21 9.3.I Genoa barber, rigging relation 4:1
22 9.3.J Up and Down, rigging relation 36:1
23 9.3.K Mainsail Cunningham,rigging relation 8:124 9.3.L Vang, rigging relation (4x12) 48:1
25 9.3.M Toerails, placing according to drawing 300
26 9.3.N Lifelines, stanchions and pulpits (Spec. Reg. ISAF) s/d s/d
27 10.2 Keel weight (with bolts and nuts, and without drip collars) 2170 2190
28 10.3 Keel, position of the trailing edge top to the stern 5860 5880
29 10.3 Keel, position of the trailing edge bottom to the stern 6385 6405
30 10.3 Keel, position of the bulb stern end to the stern 5470 5490
31 10.4 Keel, total depth from the hull 2280
32 10.4 Keel, top position edge distance 591 601
33 10.4 Keel, bottom position edge distance 440 450
34 10.4 Keel, trailing edge deviation (length 1990) 235 11.3 Rudder, position of the trailing edge upper to stern 1227 1237
36 11.4 Rudder, gap between top and hull 1 5
37 11.4 Rudder, total depth from the hull 1968 1978
38 11.4 Rudder, top section thickness 58 62
39 12.2 Engine leg, position of the trailing edge top to the stern 5335 5355
40 12.3 Engine leg, depth from hull to axis 310 320
41 12.5 Gori propeller, diameter (410), spade width (100) and movement (300) s/d s/d
42 13.1 Internal structure according to drawings s/d s/d
43 14.1 Builders weight (boat total) 4290
44 14.1 Corrector weight (according to Drawing E) 80
45 14.1 Builder and corrector weight 4290 4290
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APPENDIX 13 - RIGGINGS COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (RCC)
ITEM REGLA DETALLE MINIMO ACTUAL MAXIMO
1 9.3.H Backstay (2), total length 18570 18570
2 9.3.H Backstay (material PBO), diameter 12,5
3 15.4.1 Mast, MDL1 dimension at low band 245 248
4 15.4.1 Mast, MDT1 dimension at low band 132 134
5 15.4.2 Indelibly bands on the mast (2) 25 25
6 15.4.2 Mast, distance between bands 16292 16300
7 15.4.2 Mast low band, distance from the "Datum" 1680 1690
8 15.4.3 Mast top, according to drawing s/d s/d
9 15.4.2 Mast, MDL2 dimension at top band 185 188
10 15.4.2 Mast, MDT2 dimension at top band 120 123
11 15.4.4 Aluminium spreader (2) s/d s/d
12 15.4.4 Spreaders, S1 position from low band 3847 3857
13 15.4.4 Spreaders, S2 position from low band 9300 9310
14 15.4.4 Spreader, S1 length 2990 3010
15 15.4.4 Spreader, S2 length 2590 2610
16 15.4.4 Spreader, S1 delay 414 434
17 15.4.4 Crucetas, retraso S2 321 341
18 15.7.1 Forestay, height up to low band 14365 14375
19 15.7.2 Top shroud, height up to low band 14300 14320
20 15.7.3 Halyard, Mainsail 1, asymmetric 2, genoa 2 s/d s/d
21 15.7.3 Halyard, asymmetric to top, height up to low band 16415 16425
22 15.4.5 Mast, tube weight (including bold-rope system) 105 109
23 15.4.5 Mast, tube vcg at low mark 6910 6950
24 15.3 Rig weight in measurement conditions 167 177
25 15.3 Rig CG from BAS band 6277 6440
26 15.4.6 A Bow triangle base (J) 4850
27 15.4.6 C Low band height to the tan. 45 (BAS) 1680
28 15.5.1 Boom, cross section according to drawing s/d s/d
29 15.5.2 Boom, section width 5800
30 15.5.1 Boom, weight 198 20231 15.5.1 Boom Dimension. BD2 114 118
32 15.5.3 Boom, weight 43 46
33 15.5.3 Complete vang, weight 5 7
34 15.6.1 Bowsprit, length from stay intersection projection with deck 6256
35 15.6.2 Bowsprit, weight 3 5
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APPENDIX 14 - POSITIONING OF THE SOTO 40 OD CLASS EMBLEM
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DRAWINGS
DRAWING A - DECK FITTINGS
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DRAWING B - SAIL PLAN
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DRAWING C - HULL MEASUREMENTS
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DRAWING D - BOWSPRIT
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DRAWING E - POISITIONING OF CORRECTOR WEIGHTS