Rule in Question

VCR 10.2 (a) (30) Depth of side benches from main thwart upper face: min - max 25 mm

Question

The VCR state a maximum of 25 mm, but no minimum. Can we have therefore have sidebenches with „negative“ depth, such that they are above the main thwart?

Answer

No. Depth is measured from a reference surface, in this case the main thwart upper face, in downwards direction. It can not be negative. Therefore, the attached picture shows an illegal setup. The Vaurien Class Rules will be adjusted remove any unclarities.

Remark

Clarified by the VCR update 2025, now reads:

Depth of side benches below the main thwart upper face: min - / max 25 mm