WEIGHT CERTIFICATE

WEIGHT CERTIFICATE

FOR 2003 THUNDERBIRD CLASS INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Hull Number____________________

Boat Name______________________________________

Skipper________________________________

Fleet_________________________

Each competing Thunderbird must be weighed as specified below in 2003 before International competition.

Weight in compliance with Specification 10.1

Bare Boat Weight (minimum 3,650 pounds). Recorded weight_______________

Record any weight bolted to underside of the deck to attain 3,650 pounds minimum.

Items that must be included in the above Bare Boat Weight

spars and rigging

floor boards

bunk board

mechanical toilet

permanently installed sink

permanently installed water tank

hatches

Other permanently installed items included in Bare Boat Weight per Specification 10.1.2 List items below.

WEIGHT CERTIFICATE (Continued)

Racing Weight Specification 10.2

Class racing weight is 4000 pounds (1818.2kg.) minimum with the following required on board when racing:

a. Engine, weighing 35 lb. (15.91 kg.) (minimum) as defined in manufacturer’s specifications for net weight, stored aft of Bulkhead #5.

b. Three U.S. Gallons (11.4 liters) of engine fuel minimum and a suitable fuel tank.

c. 30 pounds (13.64 kg.) of ground tackle.

d. Safety equipment required must comply with the regional Coast Guard (or equivalent agency) requirements and include at least:

1) Fire extinguisher - 2 lb. (.91 kg.) dry chemical or 41b.(l.81 kg.)C0₂

2) Bilge pump.

3) One buoyant cushion or life preserver for each person aboard.

4) Hand, mouth or power operated whistle or horn capable of producing a blast of at least 2 seconds duration and audible for a distance of at least ½ mile (.804 km.).

5) Running lights.

List normal racing and cruising equipment aboard with the weight of each item to reach the racing weight of 4,000 pounds minimum racing weight. Personal clothing and consumable stores including water and fuel in excess of the minimum may not be included in the minimum weight.

Item Weight

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Certified by Fleet Measurer______________________ ____________________

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Fleet Number/Name_______________________Date___________________

Skipper_________________________________Date______________

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