Soling 30s may be built from a kit from Victor Model Products of Downey, CA. , from other kits available through local modellers or built from scratch. The hull and deck may be made from vacuformed styrene or other materials, fiberglass or wood, the spars may be of aluminum or wood, and the sails are flat and unpanelled. This should make the class more liberal for scratch builders and local modellers while still keeping control of the dimensions and other aspects of the boat design.
Specifications
LOA: 30 inches
Displacement: 4 pounds
Sail Area: 300 sq. in.
Draft: 8 inches
Mast height: 37 inches
Overall height: 48 inches
The definitions, dimensions, limits, and restrictions listed are intended to maintain the one-design concept of this class. These rules are intended to insure that all boats are as identical as possible with regards to hull, deck, keel, rudder, sails, displacement and ballast. Any obvious attempt to negate or violate this concept shall require the boat be barred from competition until such time as the violation is corrected.
1.1 General
The class specification is defined by these rules, the manufacturer's plans, and any applicable rules of the PRSC, in that order. If a feature is not shown on the manufacturer's plans and not specifically allowed by these rules, then it is prohibited. All dimensions shown on the manufacturer's plans are to be adhered to unless specifically overridden by these rules.
2.0 Standard
The class shall be called the "Soling 30". The design is based on the "Mini Soling" by Victor. And thus is considered the standard, however some alternative materials are allowed as specified by these rules.
2.1 Hull and Keel
The Hull and Keel shall be made from vacuformed styrene or other materials, fiberglass or wood. The Keel can be removable or permanently attached to the Hull in the location shown on the control drawing.
2.2 Deck and Hatch
The deck shall be made from vacuformed styrene or other materials, fiberglass or wood. Any method of deck attachment is permitted, provided that the deck inboard of the hull is unchanged. The deck flange, if any, may be removed. An alternate hatch cover may be fabricated.
2.3 Rudder
The rudder shall conform to that supplied in The Kit or control drawing . The mounting location shall be as shown on the control drawing. In the event of damage to the original rudder, a replacement rudder may be fabricated as long as the replacement rudder shall be of the same size or smaller than that supplied in The Kit or control drawing and conform to the original shape.
3.0 Displacement and Ballast
The MINIMUM ready-to-sail weight of the yacht shall be 4 pounds. The ready-to-sail weight shall include the radio receiver, batteries, steering servo, sail control unit, sails and rigging.
3.1 Materials
Ballast shall consist of lead or lead shots permanently bonded in the
keel.
Removable ballast are not allowed!
4.0 Spars
The mast and booms shall be made of solid wood or plywood or Aluminum only. All replacement spars shall not exceed the dimensions of the originals contained in The Kit or control drawings. Fiberglass or graphite and other similar materials are prohibited.
5.0 Rigging
The use of commercially available or home made FITTINGS, FAIRLEADS, TURNBUCKLES, SCREW EYES, BOWSIES, GOOSENECKS, etc. and woven or braided wire for shrouds shall be permitted.
5.1 Mast Rigging
The use of multiple diamond rigging shall be permitted. A permanent back stay is required.
5.2 Mast Crane - Backstay Bracket
The crane at the top of the mast may be longer than the one supplied in The Kit or control drawing and/or mounted at an angle as shown on the control drawing to prevent the mainsail from interfering with the backstay. The lower end of the backstay may be attached at, but not beyond the transom.
5.3 Mainsail Height
The maximum height of the mainsail from the deck shall not exceed 36 3/4 inches.
5.4 Jib Stay Attachment
The height from the deck to the jib stay attachment on the mast shall not exceed 33", including the jack screw, if used.
5.5 Wind Indicators
The use of a wind indicator or vane on the top of the mast shall be permitted, and shall not be included in the restriction of 5.3.
5.6 Deck Layout
All positions of deck hardware must conform to the control drawing. The method of attachment to the deck of any hardware is not controlled. If fittings exist for alternate positions not permitted by the control drawing, the legal positions shall be clearly marked.
6.0 Sails
Sails shall be those supplied in The Kit or cut to match the sail control drawing. Panelled sails are not allowed.
6.1 Sail Material
Sail material to be woven cloth of Dacron fiber or any woven cloth as alternative.
6.2 Battens
Mainsail: No more than 3 battens positioned in such a way that the leach
is divided into 4 equal parts. Maximum batten lengths: 3 inches.
Batten width should not be more than 1/2 inch.
Jib sail: No more than 2 battens positioned in such a way that the
leach is divided into 3 equal parts. Maximum batten lengths: 1.5
inches. Width should not be more than 1/2 inch.
Batten material is not controlled.
Full battens are not allowed!
6.3 Sail Reinforcement
The sails may be reinforced by addition of any material within 3 inches of the head, tack, and clew corners, and within 1/4 inch of the leech edge.
6.4 Sail Numbers and Class Logo
Sail numbers shall be a minimum of 1.5 inches in height and 1/2 inche in stroke width. They shall be placed as shown on the control drawing. The class logo shall be optional. Sail numbers can be printed out using MS word (Font: Arial Narrow, Size: 140, Styel: BOLD).
7.0 Radio
A maximum of two channels shall be allowed. One channel shall be used for sail control, and one channel shall be used for rudder control. The use of a backstay tensioner, and extra jib trimmer, jib twitchers, etc. is prohibited. No restrictions on servo types and number.
Revision: 28-DEC-2001