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[...] we all agree Hi Olivier Not too sure about that (smile). Of course, the decision makers will need to consider a wider range of opinion than is represented on the forum, and will need to understand the reasons for the opinions expressed. An executive summary of a stakeholder analysis, as attac...

I think it would be useful to bring us back to the two key questions of this thread. One is whether to permit fibre reinforcement in thermoplastic, the other is whether to permit cellular structures in thermoplastics. I deliberately do not mention construction techniques, 3D printing, honeycombing, ...

Antonio Campos wrote: ↑

28 Nov 2020, 18:18

I do not see how you could have two skins with no infill in the hull. [...] in fact [...] a single, solid layer (which is maybe your intention with this paragraph?)"

Hi Antonio

Yes, I think two skins with nothing between them is intended to be the same as a single solid layer.

it is prohibited to use foamed, expanded and honeycombed materials and to construct such features like honeycombed constructions Hi Robert Sure, that is the current situation, I don't think there was any doubt. My understanding is that we are discussing a future situation, where some rule changes m...

materials shall not be: expanded, foamed, honeycombed" Just to be a little academic (smile), this phrase must be understood to be talking about what the material *is*, not how it is processed. We are thinking that we ignore all matters about processing, that is, construction techniques, and we focu...

I strongly believe that we should not list any construction techniques. They are currently unrestricted and it should be like that. 3D print is just one of available additive manufacturing techniques. We [should] restrict materials Hi Robert Hmmm, restrict materials, de-restrict construction techni...

Honeycombed Expanded Foamed Can we agree on the above mentioned? Hi Robert Well, OK, if the idea is to develop a list, then we could add "meshed" and possibly "bubbled". The difficulty I can see is there could be a new material in the future which is called, oh, "companiformed". Because this materi...

Hi Robert From the point of view of the rules we wish to make, I think we distinguish between solid materials, and materials with voids. Honeycombed, foamed, expanded, micro-ballooned, infill less than 100%, all these words and concepts refer to materials with voids or ways of creating materials wit...

I've completed a spreadsheet which calculates values of stiffness, strength, and weight to allow what-if comparisons of various materials in hull construction. I've updated the document to explain it, give some sample calculations, and suggest some conclusions. I repeat these here: Permitting honeyc...

Could be interesting to include a column in the "Laws of physics.xlsx" with the numbers of a honeycomb nylon core and S-glass skins (if the formulation of the excel allows that), and compare results. Hi Juan Yes, I have accepted the challenge to "construct and test a desktop model of a 3D printed h...

Honeycombed structures are not permitted for any construction techniques. Hi Robert Yes, understood, honeycombing, foaming, etc currently not permitted. My question earlier was, "whether we wish to permit 3D printing where “infill” is less than 100%, that is, honeycombing." So I am asking about per...

Google translate I have to protect Robert! I was unofficially involved. Unfortunately, I was unable to convey my point of view well enough and met with massive resistance. The problem with the infill is not a problem as any boat that does not use solidly printed parts for the hull is simply illegal...

What if [...] the hull with different thickness of hull skin [...] advertising and selling such IOM boats as the state-of-the-art? Hi Robert I think looking at specific scenarios is a good way to explore the issues we have. In this case, I think a fragile super-light hull with different skin thickn...

I was one of the members of the GBR NCA forum discussion about the use of printed thermoplastics in the IOM. I found it difficult to discuss the issues without understanding the engineering and physics behind 3D printing, in particular where and how a honeycombed 3D print might be as good as, or eve...

Google translate: Hello Chris, a 2mm PLA fuselage hit me. No layer damage, just a hole. B-rig at the limit and very obtuse angle. But it is not important. The important thing is that the development of the filaments still takes time and this time should be given to us. I also think it's important t...

Courtesy of Google Translate: Hello, I'm the new one ...: D Unfortunately, I have to write in German because my English is not good enough. I understand 95 percent, I can read it ... just ... it's not my mother tongue. To briefly illuminate my background: I have been a model builder since my childh...

Excellent plan, lets slaughter the entire avian population while we're about it (just kidding folks, just kidding).... My suggestion, Graham, is that you post the text of a motion that you think would get traction, and we all throw stones. Then, after a while, post a version which you think has been...

Hi Barry

It may be worth looking at, and possibly adapting useful parts from, the two new IRSA guidelines for meetings. The problems faced by IOMICA and IRSA are very similar, as they must be for any organisation conducting asynchronous virtual meetings.

There are jack lines and there are luff wires (smile)... http://www.onemetre.net/Build/Jackline/Jackline.htm The mast acts as a turbulator (turbulence generator) just ahead of the sail. The interesting question is where you'd like this turbulence -- over the windward or leeward side of the sail? All...

David L Alston wrote:But not so low that a line draw between the Tack and Clew of the head sail intersects the mast below the lower limit mark / band

Hi David

Which IOM Class Rule is that, please?

Dave Pickett wrote:should the jib be closer to the deck, if so will there be any benefit?

Hi Dave

Yes, and yes.

Hi John The CEEFIE manifesto and the various CEEFIE newsletters explain the CEEFIE proposals that the regional offices be replaced by class committees. Indeed, the entire CEEFIE newsletter #4 on Class Administration was constructed by Patrice Montero (candidate for Regional Office Americas), Matteo ...

Dear IOM sailors, we know these newsletters make riveting reading, but sadly this is probably our last... Dear IRSA DNM Our seventh, and, we believe, last e-mail "newsletter" to you (parts will also be posted on-line). Voting There are some DNMs who may not be familiar with the procedures for voting...

In the run up to the May IRSA elections, we thought IOM sailors might be interested in the CEEFIE newsletter to DNM representatives on racing and event rules. Dear IRSA DNM Our sixth e-mail "newsletter" to you (parts will also be posted on-line). It deals with racing rules administration and event r...

As is becoming traditional, we thought IOM sailors might be interested in the CEEFIE newsletter dealing with the IRSA Executive Committee, sent recently to the IRSA Delegated National Members. Dear DNM This is our fifth newsletter to you, setting out our policy intentions for a better IRSA. The topi...

I thought that IOM sailors might be interested in the fourth CEEFIE newsletter we've recently sent to the IRSA DMNs. Dear IRSA DNM, This is our fourth e-mail "newsletter" to you displaying our combined determination to modernise and move the IRSA into a new era that we can all be proud to be a membe...

In case the third CEEFIE newsletter sent to the IRSA DNM electors might be interesting to IOM sailors... (smile) CEEFIE Newsletter Mid-March 2014 Committee for the Election of an Effective IRSA Executive A newsletter from Graham Bantock and Lester Gilbert regarding the IRSA EC elections. May be dist...

Sorry Lester, you do deserve an answer. Hi Barry My original question, I believe, was something like this: "It seems that IRSA will ratify IOM Championships, approve IOM Notices of Race and Sailing Instructions, and require that anyone wishing to host an IOM Championship should apply to IRSA. Has I...

In the recent "IRSA Communique to Members", the IRSA EC notes, "We also find the manner in which the incumbent members of the IRSA Executive Committee are referred in [the CEEFIE newsletter] as rather derogatory and distasteful. There is no need for this type of personal attack on the incumbent IRSA...

We have sent out our second newsletter to the DNM electors. We hope it might be interesting to IOM sailors internationally. CEEFIE Newsletter Mid-February 2014 Committee for the Election of an Effective IRSA (International Radio Sailing Association) Executive. A newsletter from Graham Bantock and Le...