Author: David Paraskevas
APBA #: 10782

Date: 9/25/04

Note: Proposals must be submitted to the Inboard Chairman by October 1 ,2004 to be considered. Save and E-mail completed form to ; robin.shane@verizon.net

General Safety Rule
General Racing Rule
Stock Class Technical Rule           X
Modified Class Technical Rule

Effected Class: Jersey Speed Skiff

Rule number:                Rule 54 - JERSEY SPEED SKIFF CLASS;
                                                   Fig. 1 - Jersey Speed Skiff Hull Dimensions
Page number of rule:     Page 61

A minimum of 6 planks or strakes per side and being a minimum of 3/8" thick, except at transom and stem. No simulation by paint or scribed lines.

Add sentence to bottom of existing rule as follows:

Rule with proposed addition:

A minimum of 6 planks or strakes per side and being a minimum of 3/8" thick, except at transom and stem. No simulation by paint or scribed lines. No transverse breaks or steps are permitted on the sides of the hull.

To keep the hull consistent with a traditional style lapstrake runabout.

Pros: Prevents hybrid development of the boat, i.e., crossing hydro technology with a runabout. Steps are not necessary for improved handling characteristics over conventional designs.

Cons: Some owners will have to fill in steps to comply. One or possibly two boats out of the twenty boats currently making up the active boats list would be affected.