?You miss a basic point. If the boat never races and no one seeks out a
rating
based on whatever, there is NO rating.

What an idiot. If a boat does not have a rating today it can have one
tomorrow. Just fill out the form and enclose $25. Every boat has a rating but
it may not be on paper today.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"