There were seven items on the ballot, the results are:

1.  Prohibit the use of electronic equipment which displays or computes mark positions or course thereto, true or relative boat speed, or other GPS or computed parameters.

This item failed to pass the two thirds majority needed. The vote was 75 in favor and 41 opposed. It needed 77.3 Regular member votes to pass.

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The remaining 6 items all passed the two thirds majority needed to become part of the Scantling Rules.

2.  Allow aluminum alloy with strength properties equal to or better than 6061-T6.

     107 In Favor, 8 Opposed

3.  Allow rules interpretations to go to the Rules Committee first.
     112 In Favor, 3 Opposed 

4.  Remove reference to natural sail material and jib luff wire.

     107 In Favor, 8 Opposed

5.  Changes to permitted spars and standing rigging specifications.

     107 In Favor, 8 Opposed
 

6.  Allow a second spinnaker to be carried and used if the primary spinnaker is destroyed.

     106 In Favor, 10 Opposed 

7.  Remove wood boat and mast references and cleanup some scantling language.

     109 In Favor, 9 Opposed

 

The numbers don't always add up to the same amount because sometimes people did not vote on an item.

The details behind these Scantling Rule items can be found on the association Website at:
http://e-scow.org/2009BallotInfoPacket.pdf