Chief Measurer - Measuring Your Boat

Technical guide for measuring Thistle hulls according to class specifications. Detailed instructions cover all dimensions on the official measurement certificate including length, stem height, transom height, centerboard position, mast and jib measurements, beam, sheer height, rail width, and rocker curve measurements. Essential reference for boat owners and measurers.

This is a summary. The full article text is © the Thistle Class Association — read the original scan via the link above.

• measurement
• technical specifications
• class rules