Foreword
The spirit of these rules is to promote level racing between Stiletto 27 yachts. It is the intention that this be accomplished without severely limiting the owners prerogative of altering his boat to suit his tastes. it is recommended that any modifications which may contravene these riles or the spirit of these rules be done such that they can easily be returned to stock for ‘one design class’ racing. Owners may wish to rnhance the performance of thier boats with additional sail inventory such as spinnakers, mast head geoas, etc…and compete utilizing their sail inventory. The Stiletto International Class Association is the sole administrator of the Stiletto 27 class rules.
One Design Class Rules
Hulls and Decks
A. Shape:
- No modification may be made to the molded shape of the hulls other than minor surface fairing.
- Repairs when made must return the hull to its original shape.
B. Structure
- Interior modifications are permissible.
- No structure, reinforcement, or stiffening installed during manufacture may be removed or lessened through partial removal.
C. Accommodations
- As the standard Stiletto has no interior accommodations, any yacht may be raced in that configuration in the one design class.
- The owner racing in the one design class may add or subtract interior down to the level of the standard boat prior to the start of a series. However, after the start of the first race of a series no change in the accommodations may be made.
Deck and Cockpit Hardware
A. As sailing is a highly personalized sport, the layout and type of the deck and cockpit hardware are left to the owner’s discretion with the following exceptions:
- Whisker Pole: whisper pole is permitted with a length of no longer than 12′. There is no limitation as to how or with which sails the pole can be used.
- Reacher Bridle – if installed the reacher bridle must be attached to the inboard edge of the decks and located between the bows 24″ aft of the bow. Measure along the inboard edge of the deck from the bow.
- Main traveler track – the mainsail traveler track shall be straight and affixed to the rear edge of the cockpit
- Manual winched may be used
- Trapezes may not be used
Mast, Boom, Standing Rigging
A. Mast and boom shall be standard as supplied by Stiletto Catamarans. Winches and other hardware may be added to meet owner’s requirements.
b. Standing Rigging – Standing rigging shall be of the same size and type supplied by Stiletto Catamarans.
C. Running Backstays – if installed, may remain in place and may be used if desired.
Sails
A. Modified boats may use any sail they are rated for and that have been officially measured.
B. The sials which may be used at the Stiletto National Championships are: mainsail, working jib, lapper, genoa, reacher, and spinnakers up to 750 sq. ft.
C. All sails shall conform to the stiletto class sail measurement rules.
D. A skipper may not switch sails during a regatta unless the sail has been damaged beyond use. In this event permission to switch must be obtained from the race committee.
E. Reef points may be added to any sail prior to the start of a series.
Daggerboards and Rudders
A. Only a daggerboard and rudders manufactured by Stiletto Catamarans and distributed by the same are legal for class racing in one design.
B. Surfaces may be faired, but not reshaped.
Safety Equipment
A. Bell – one, which when stuck produces a clear, bell like tone.
B. Horn – one, hand or power operated audible at least one mile.
C. Personal Flotation Device – Type I, II , or III for each person on board and one Type IV.
D. Fire extinguisher – at least two type B-I type C.G. approved portable fire extinguishers or at least one B-II type C.G. approved portable fire extinguisher.
E. Ground Tackle – anchor and chain of no less than 12 lbs combined weight capable of holding yacht in strong winds. Anchor line of 100 foot minimum length and rated breaking strength of no less than 3,700 lbs.
F. Motor and Fuel – motor must be minimum of 6hp. A minimum of 2 gallons of fuel must be on board at the finish of each race. Motor shall be affixed in its standard position in the center of the rear tube.
G. Lights – at least 2 hand help lights adequate to illuminate sail must be carried.
H. First Aid Kit
I. Tool Kit – must contain brass hammer for taper pins, one each phillips and flat screwdriver, and either wrenches or two pair pliers suitable for adjusting nuts and turnbuckles aboard.
J. Flares – at least 3 day and night flares.
Crew
A. Total crew including skipper shall be a minimum of 3 persons and a maximum of 5 persons
B. The same crew must be used throughout the regatta. In case of injury, crew may not be added, deleted, or changed without the permission of the race committee.