Hi Frank (fvracer1),
While I was writing this Larry beat me to the punch. Thanks Larry for answering the question.[:)] Since I went to the trouble to write this, I’m going to post it anyway. It will establish a time line and record.
You can find the Dumas Story in the Secretary’s Reports on the Class web page at
http://www.ec12.com/admin/admin.htm. Any new members should read these reports to bring themselves up to date. These entire reports were also sent to the EC12 Net on 01-21-04 and 02-27-04.
In a nutshell, Dumas would not adopt the ’95 standard. This wasn’t a spur of the moment decision; they’ve been grand fathered for 10 years.<u>This string has gone on long enough. All the question have been answered.</u> The relative parts of the reports are copied below.
Frank Angel [8)]
Secretary’s Report 01-21-04
The Dumas EC12
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT READ: Prior to this administration several attempts were made to communicate with Dumas Products regarding the current hull standard used by certified manufacturers. The class has offered to assist Dumas with retooling to upgrade the Heritage EC12 like we do with current builders. Dumas has not been responsive. The issue has been pending and this week it was decided to make one more offer to Dumas hoping they will move forward and continue the long association with the class. They may not wish to do so and a timeline has been established for March 1, 2004. We hope this will not be the case. It should be noted by the class, through you and all those you know, that Dumas EC12 hulls purchased AFTER this date MAY NOT be accepted for registration. You will be advised here as this progresses.
by Rick West
Secretary Report 2-29-04
by Rick West
The Dumas Heritage EC12
Previously, I have reported that the class will be ending grandfathered registrations of the Dumas EC12 as it exists today in design. I have been in contact with Dumas and it is hoped that they will continue to be a supplier of the EC12 hull within the class hull standard program in the future.
The class will no longer accept the current Dumas Heritage EC12 for registration following February 29, 2004. Any registration request for this hull after that date must be accompanied with a bill of sale dated before March 1, 2004 from a commercial vender. This applies only to new and unregistered hulls or boats and does not apply to the sale and transfer of currently registered boats. Dumas Products Inc., will be removed from the authorized manufacturer’s list for the present.