The problem at this time is that research has presented a few very important and sometimes amazing discrepancies.
One of the more expressive ones is this one :
Maurizio (forum okt 2002) : In this time some 250 boats have been built and sold mainly in Italy, but also in France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland etc
Valerio Petrucci (reply on my request for bim 16 class rules dec 2001): "... a few years ago, we tried to start a BIM 16 class, but without too much success. Therefore is no use sending you its class rule"
In this matter I choose to believe Valerio as he has always supplied me with info that has checked out in later research.
With regard to weight, about which Kirt too has made a in the other post, the only official measurements of this design are supplied by both Texel and ISAF handicap systems.
Measurement ISAF (SCHRS :
www.schrs.com) system :
Length 4,96
weight 103 kg's
mainsail 13,26 sq.mtr
mainsail luff 8,25 mtr. (indicative of a 8,5 mtr. mast ?)
The Texel system has measured one Bim 16 but identified it as a one-off measurement as the boat had been modified. I'm in contact with the owner of that craft and she has supplied me with the data of her Texel measurement form
Here the weight of the platform (ex spin gear) was measured at 110 kg's.
With respect to making the mast 9 mtr. in 1999 or 2001 (quotes differ on this too) does that mean that by far the biggest bulk of those 250 boats sold have compliant rigs even under the new proposed rules ?
I don't know you tell me !
With respect to replying to W.F. mails ; I confirmed his e-mail indentifying his vote (by replying) and asked for an official quote of the Jav 16 specs, what I got was a reply of accusations and extremely demanding requests. Needless to say I received no official specs. Now, I didn't ask for his view of the world, merely for data that can be confirmed and checked and be used in the official procedures of the Formula 16 class.
Without such data the class will use the data she has been able to confirm independently for dispensation or grandfather requests.
To proof our good intentions in this respect the class announces that she grandfathers the individual Bim 16 design of Sandra on the Texel measurement specification sheet for her boat as supplied by her. This ruling is valid for double handed sailing as several other specs are non compliant with the rule set too.
Furthermore the class confirms that she is in contact with Valerio Petrucci of the Bimare yard again to discuss the future of the outstanding issues. The class recognizes Valerio as the official spokesperson for the Bimare yard in this matter and will not seek contact with others in order to avoid more conflicting comments that could cause further damage the reputation of the Bim yard and Bim product.
I trust that we won't see more of the "unintentionsal mix-ups of facts, lapses of memory or unfortunate typos" that we have seen thus far in some e-mails and posts or that have been expressed to to private persons.
With kind regards,
Wouter
