Section 5 Deck fittings
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft, July 2022 - Part 4 Additional Requirements for Yachts - Chapter 3 Special Considerations for Sailing Yachts - Section 5 Deck fittings

Section 5 Deck fittings

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Special Considerations for Sailing Yachts

5.1 General

5.1.1 Due consideration is to be given at the design stage to ensure that additional structural support, by way of pads, brackets etc. is provided in way of deck fittings such as mainsheet and genoa tracks, winches, eyebolts, sail-lead tracks, fairleads, anchor and chain cable handling and securing arrangements, grab rails, guard wires, hatch hinges etc. which are subject to substantial loadings and or use.

5.1.2 Fittings which are subject to significant loads are, in general, to be through bolted, in single skin areas. The laminate is to be locally increased in thickness as necessary with due account taken of such loadings.

5.1.3 Details of inserts, local reinforcement and through bolting arrangements for yachts of composite construction are to be in accordance with Pt 8, Ch 2 Construction Procedures and Pt 8, Ch 3 Scantling Determination for Mono-Hull Craft.

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