Chief Measurer's Memo

Chief Measurer discusses an inquiry from wooden boat builder Brion Reiff about producing plywood Thistles using modern adhesives. Outlines proposed standards for wood hull construction to ensure one-design control and uniformity, including specifications for hull lay-up, fixture requirements, and measurement procedures.

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• measurement
• wooden boats
• hull construction
• one-design control