Replacing a Deck when Not Damaged

published 09/13/2021

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Replacing a Deck when Not Damaged

• Is it permitted to completely replace a deck with a new deck, or substantially replace a deck when the original deck is not damaged to an extent that repairs could not otherwise be carried out?
  • Yes, it is permitted for a licensed builder to replace a deck with a new deck, or substantially replace a deck.
• If it is permitted to replace or substantially replace a deck, then can an owner, builder or measurer solely determine if a deck is damaged to an extent that repairs could not otherwise be carried out?
  • It is permitted to replace or substantially replace a deck, whether as a repair or not.
• If it is permitted to replace or substantially replace a deck, then is it permitted to replace a deck with a deck from a mould that was not the mould from which the original deck was constructed?
  • Yes, it is permitted.
• If an existing deck is completely replaced with a new deck, or a deck is substantially replaced, is the boat subject to a new measurement process, plaque, Measurement Form completion and new Measurement Certificate?
  • Yes, the boat is subject to a new measurement process.
  • No, the boat does not require a new plaque.
  • Yes, the boat needs a new Measurement Form.
  • The boat may need a new Measurement Certificate, subject to Class Rule A.13.1.(a) “A hull certificate becomes invalid upon the change to any items recorded on the hull certificate as required under A.11.”.
• If an existing deck is completely replaced with a new deck, or a deck is substantially replaced, is the boat still the boat that was originally certified? Does it constitute a new boat that must comply with the then current Class Rules?
  • Yes, it is still the boat that was originally certified.
  • No, it does not constitute a new boat.

Submission from Swan River Fleet, April 26, 2021

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