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13.
Ballast.
No more than two batteries may be carried, and no other internal or moveable
ballast may be installed or carried. No batteries may be moved during a series.
14.
Auxiliary Power.
An outboard motor weighing at least 50 pounds must be carried in the
designed location, and 4 U.S. gallons of fuel must be carried in suitable containers in the
fuel storage locker located at the rear of the cockpit floor. In the event no motor, or a
smaller motor is used, the missing weight must be added as lead or other correctors at the
same location.
15.
Water.
At least 25 pounds (3 gallons) of fresh water must be carried at the start of any
race, in the designed water storage containers, and may not be pumped overboard during
the race except as used for cooking, washing, etc. (This rule may be omitted by the Race
Instructions.)
16.
Safety Gear.
Safety gear meeting ORC Category 4 standards must be carried while
racing. (This rule may be specifically omitted or altered by the Race Instructions.)
17.
Sail Stowage.
No dacron sails may be stowed aft of the mast while racing, except
temporarily during a sail change (not longer than 30 minutes maximum). No sails may be
intentionally placed on either side of the yacht to serve as temporary moveable ballast.
18.
Repairs.
In the event of damage or needed maintenance to the hull, keel, rudder, spars,
rigging or sails, repairs may be made provided they do not materially affect any
speed-producing characteristic of the above gear. (Sails may not be re-cut until they have
been used for a full season. Such repairs must be noted and signed off in the official
measurement certificate and maintenance record.
19.
Changes to these Rules.
Any changes to these Rules must be recommended by the
Technical Committee, submitted to the class membership in writing for written ballot by
the Executive Secretary within 30 days of the Technical Committee's recommendation,
and approved by a 2/3 majority of the members of the Mega class within 60 days of the
mailing.
Written arguments for and against a proposed change, if any members so desire, not to
exceed two typewritten pages each, must be mailed to members with their ballot.
(Note Rule 2. -
Builder and Sailmaker
may not be changed without written permission
of C & C Yachts and North Sails.)
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