A remit for bigger engines was voted down at the last AGM.
There was also argument against any further boat classes as there seems to be barely enough time to run the classes there are at the nationals.
Also from memory there was considerable discussion around safety of these larger boats. Not entirely sure what further safety can be imposed on a boat over and above a failsafe and engine kill.
At the end of the day I feel that the probable reason for being against larger boats was the fact that most didn't want to run there smaller boats with larger boats, for obvious reasons.
And, for obvious reasons, it is going to be inevitable that larger boats appear on the scene. As to whether they will be allowed is going to be entirely up to those whom attend the AGM and there resolve to ensuring they are allowed to officially race.
And on the other hand, there will be those power nuts who will want to put an S520 in a 4 foot boat and have it simply go like a bullet. Does that make them any less dangerous? But they are legal!
I think that generating greater member participation at the AGM (I think there were 9 at the last) would be a greater achievement. If you want change, make the effort. If you don't, then don't complain when you can't do what you would like.
Regards
Fred
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