Measurer's Memo

Chief Measurer discusses all-up weight limitations for Thistles during the 1960 National Championships. The memo explores the variation in weights of boats in other classes and proposes establishing a minimum all-up weight of 550 lbs, addressing issues of boat performance standardization.

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• measurement
• weight
• Chief Measurer
• boat class
• rules