I14 Weights

   I have an international 14 1359 and it says on the measurement certifiate thata there is 7Kg of lead weights in the hull, does anyone have any idea where they are and how to remove them? The boat is now overweight and by removing the weitghts it will be the correct weight again.

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hollandsd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 12 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 853	Post Options Post Reply Quote hollandsd Report Post Quote Reply Topic: I14 Weights Posted: 23 Feb 07 at 5:43am
	I have an international 14 1359 and it says on the measurement certifiate thata there is 7Kg of lead weights in the hull, does anyone have any idea where they are and how to remove them? The boat is now overweight and by removing the weitghts it will be the correct weight again.

sten Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 07 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote sten Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 07 at 8:55am
	I would guess close to the dagger board, check around the hatches.in Boot of the car is the best place for lead. you could also save weight, with lighter or tappered ropes, fittings possible over complicated systems have a look at some new boats for ideas, carbon racks? I14's are normally quite well optimised but its worth weighing all the parts of your boat to see if you can save any weight, checking for possible gear failure while your at it. It might just be damp, dry it out in the living room . a strip or cotton rag in the bung hole is a good trick for drawing the water out. 7kg over weight isnt the end of the world may be its built strong so it wont break,Rig setting will make a bigger difference, sail the boat flatter and go faster. Hope you find the lead for the quick solution.

jeffers Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeffers Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 07 at 10:47am
	Dont forget if you do remove your correctors you may need to get the boat re-measure and a new certificate issues otherwise some unsporting person will protest.
	Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 07 at 12:11pm
	If you get on the 14 mailing list then you might find a previous owner or measurer who knows where the lead is...

MikeBz Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536	Post Options Post Reply Quote MikeBz Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 07 at 1:46pm
	Or try asking at http://www.international14.org/forum/ Mike

allanorton Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 21 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 228	Post Options Post Reply Quote allanorton Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 07 at 3:07pm
	The howlett 1b had them under the cover that went around the dagger board and back to the mainsheet jammer. I think your boat is a turner built morrison 7. If it has coving over the daggerboard slot try under there.

spin cycle Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 06 Oct 06 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote spin cycle Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 07 at 10:28pm
	the lead may of been taken out but the boat has not been reweighed officially since the class has dropped its min weight since your boat was built. i have found that at pow they weigh boats remove lead or if unlucky add lead to meet class min weight but don't up date certs. the main reason is due to to tolerance of balances and conditions and time. I know that the uk measurers at the nats want to get their own boat sorted and go drinking rather than update paper work. speak to a friendly measurer and get you boat weighed then take stens suggestion. If your boati is still a peni the old weight may apply check the class website and rules about that. Gav H

Andrewst Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 14 Aug 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 129	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andrewst Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 07 at 10:42pm
	As the other member of the crew I know the boat is heavy as it is a converted penultimate. Its measurement certificate shows it has been weighted as a penultimate so would be overweight. We are purly interessted in TASA events so remeasuring may not be an issue. There is a cover to the daggerboard slot so will have a look there.

olly_love Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Jan 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1145	Post Options Post Reply Quote olly_love Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 07 at 10:54pm
	if ur sailing it under a converted peni handicap then it is over weight by alot as the weight for a penni is arround 80kgs i think. and a current is 74kgish
	TWO FRANK-Hunter Impala

Andrewst Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 14 Aug 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 129	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andrewst Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 07 at 11:12pm
	Hence our need to find that lead! If there is 7kg lurking somewhere it should bring it out about the right weight. Give or take a bit of water!!