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Chief Measurer's Memo: Flotation Calculations and Related Notes
Ron Smith provides detailed technical guidance on flotation requirements and calculations for Thistle hulls. The memo discusses flotation block arrangements, volume formulas for different flotation configurations, and the rationale behind a proposed amendment to increase minimum buoyancy from 700 to 1000 pounds for all Thistles.
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