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Extract from the Specifications - technical information is below.

605 Quantity
The minimum requirement for buoyancy is:

Power Dinghy

0.2 cubic metres
 (200,000 cubic centimetres
 ~7 cubic feet)

Solo Craft

0.15 cubic metres
 (150000 cubic centimetres
 ~5.2 cubic feet)

Formula 8/
Formula 10

0.085 cubic metres
 (85000 cubic centimetres
 ~3 cubic feet)

610 Positioning
The buoyancy shall be positioned so the craft (boat and motor) floats in a horizontal plane when immersed in water and is completely filled with water.
615 Type
Buoyancy may be of the following type
  a)  Polystyrene or similar;
  b)  Polyurethane or similar;
  c)  Closed cell foam (divinicell or similar);
  d)  Inner tubes (no more than 20% of total);
  e)  Air tanks (no more than 20% of total ‑ except inflatables);
  f)  Cork
620 Sealing of Buoyancy
Polystyrene or polyurethane type buoyancy shall be sealed to prevent disintegration.  Use of the following to seal buoyancy is approved:
  a)  Aluminium alloy;
  b)  Fibreglass or similar;
  c)  PVC type materials or similar;
  d)  Canvas or similar.
625 Secure
All buoyancy shall be firmly and securely attached to the boat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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