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Can anyone tell me how that translates into a sail number? Currently the sail's marked 2001, which is obviously wrong. Rudders are marked 1042, which sounds reasonable, but no way of knowing if they are original or not.
Many thanks to the "clever dude" out there who can help me.
I think you'll only get any joy from The Laser Centre. All of the information on this web site (kindly volunteered by Bob Carter)is based on sail numbers. 2001 is most certainly incorrect, I reckon 1960 is about the newest boat out there at the moment. Mine is 1930 and she is 1 1/2 now.........
Generally people only look at the hull numbers when taking out insurance.
Having said that, I am looking at my measurement certificate for my boat (if you haven't one of these, then you need to trace one!)and the last six digits read 040000. My boat was new on April 2000 which you can (possibly?) realy to the 04 and either of the double zeros?
This is pure speculation, but you never know...
If you do break the code, perhaps you can share it with the rest of the Dart fraternity?
Good Luck
Mark Aldridge
Dart 15 #1930 - 'Nothing Ever Happens'
Mark,I did'nt know 15s have such things believing that they were clones like Lasers.I bought my boat back in Feb.2000 and did'nt think of asking about a certificate.Have I made a major blunder?
Yes, all Dart 15's should have a measurement certificate. It comes with the new boat and is changed to show the new owners details.
Try the Laser Centre first then try WH Insurance, cos' they register new boats and make the changes on sales or transfers. I don't know what sort of archive they have!
Not having one doesn't stop you racing or anything, but it is a part of the boat that authenticates the components with the sail number and date of manufacture etc.etc...
Bob was right first time. Tim has the info. to get you the right sail number. He masquerades as Cat Man.......dodgy..
The guy I contacted at the Laser Centre wasn't as clued up, though they must have records it was a blood/stone excercise.
Can't remember my hull numbers, but mines (apparently) 1083, 1985.
Maybe there's a competition out there to break the builders code by posting some sail numbers/hull numbers. I was informed that the hull number does relate specifically to sail number, not build date etc....but I may be wrong....(as ever there is always that remote chance!!!)....
As an aside I never new measurement certificates existed.....not sure if they do for 18's even. Maybe it's a new thing for those lucky lads with the new boats...
Hi Scott, Looks like Tim will sort out this data if you are a member of the Dart 15 Association. It only costs ?10 so it's a good deal, really (and it does help keep Gordon in new cars!).
It looks like the Hong Kong contingent is one of the most active on the wen page. I presume that you know the two Keiths.
Cheers
Bob
That time of year for those prestigious new number plates is upon us, and it's the 'new' 'A' apparently, so extra vigilance and auditing those accounts required this year...
However what does a tenner buy you these days......1 and a half hatch covers, a 3 race burgee, half a trapeze wire.....or enough petrol to get you out of the drive on your way to the nationals.....
Scott......a bargain at twice the price......'cos road tax for Gordon will probably go up to...!!
End.....but seriously if Bob has got my old archive quoting my hull numbers (boat in storage at present)....it may warrant getting out the enigma machine.....
