Measurement Certificate

(All Dyers sailed in the MFA must meet these specifications.  A member may apply for a waiver on a measurement item from the fleet measurer.) 

Required Dimensions Mast step plate Less than 1/8" Front of mast Must be 21" from inside of bow shell Top of front seat No more than 13 1/2 inches from the bottom of the boat Chafing gear on jaws Less than 1/8" thick and 6" high Traveler rise 11" + or - 1/2", wire or rope Tack of storm sail <=31" over the heel of the mast Location of center seat From inside edge of rail to front of seat = 51", not attached Boat bottom reinforced Not within 3" of chine Rudder Must have original shape Centerboard Wood or fiberglass, but must have original shape Centerboard handle Must be original length, through bolt is allowed Width at center seat No less than 49" As delivered from stock No significant changes can be made from stock Rigging Req's Painter >=1/4" diameter and 8+ feet length Sheet >=1/4", can have third part fastened to boom Halyard >=1/4" Downhaul >=1/4", either to boom or through tack Vang No more than two parts Outhaul >=3/16", bottom cleat ahead of block, <=2-1 mechanical advantage Other Req's Brackets Can have two sets on middle thwart Paddle Must have one Bailer Must have one Mast Alspar, Kenyon, Dwyer, or wooden Life preserver Must be government approved Boom Wooden or aluminum, no outhaul sheave on side Sail Doyle Hiking stick Can't interfere with traveler Block under front seat May not be glued in Sailor's total weight Include all optional gear, bailer, paddle, etc.
	Sailor's total weight	Include all optional gear, bailer, paddle, etc.