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RS SAILING RS Elite Rigging Manual

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  • Page 1 R I G G I N G G U I D E Sail it. Live it. Love it.
  • Page 2 CONTENTS 1.INTRODUCTION 2.COMMISSIONING 2.1Preparation 2.2Mast 2.3Boom and Vang 2.4Hoisting Sails 2.5Completion 3.MAINTENANCE 3.1.1Boat Care 3.2Keel and rudder care 3.3 Spar Care 3.4 Sail Care 4.WARRANTY...
  • Page 3 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new RS Elite and thank you for choosing an RS product. We are confident that you will have many hours of great sailing and racing in this truly excellent design. The RS Elite is an exciting keelboat to sail and offers fantastic performance. This manual has been compiled to help you operate your RS Elite with safety and pleasure.
  • Page 4 2. COMMISSIONING 2.1 Preparation Your RS Elite comes complete with all the components necessary to take the yacht sailing. In order to commission it, you will need the following tools: Pliers or a shackle key. 17mm spanner. 13mm spanner. PVC (electricians) tape.
  • Page 5 Before you step the mast, check that the main, jib, and spinnaker halyard ends are at the base of the mast, to enable the sails to be hoisted. You can step the RS Elite mast with only two people. Be sure those helping have read and understood the instructions before starting.
  • Page 6 The rig tension is measured with a rig tension gauge – the “Loos” variety is the best, attached to the shroud approx 1 metre up from the deck. The lower shrouds restrict further prebend, and usually show around 100150kgs tension with the mast snug at the front of the gate.
  • Page 7 Now you are ready to assess and correct your mast settings. Important: The RS Elite mast is designed to be “prebent” with rig tension, and it is essential that to set it up correctly: You are looking for a minimum of 75mm prebend with a rig tension of 500kgs measured on a main shroud.
  • Page 8 2.3 The Boom and Vang Shackle the bottom of the vang to the base of the mast. Fit the inboard end of the boom to the gooseneck on the mast. Shackle the top of the vang to the slider on the bottom of the boom. Ensure that all the locating screws in the boom sliders are really tight.
  • Page 9 Depending on suitable prevailing conditions, it would be worth hoisting the spinnaker and gibing it from side to check that it is rigged correctly. It will be very difficult to rectify mistakes on the water. Hoisting the Mainsail Only hoist the mainsail when you are ready to go sailing to prevent unnecessary flogging and prolong the life of your sail.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Harsh scrubbing will damage the antifouling finish and reduce its effectiveness. The RS Elite is designed to be self-draining through the bailers on either side of the cockpit. It is import that these are kept clear, especially if the yacht is on a mooring, as it will allow the rainwater to run out and not swamp it.

  • Page 11: Spar Care

    The rudderstock is solid stainless steel and should require no maintenance. The rudder bearings are a PTFE based plastic and do not require any maintenance. The tiller head is a solid aluminium “clamp”. The rudderstock will only drop clear of the boat if the clamp bolt is fully removed Removal of the rudder assembly is recommended once a year to check the condition of the shaft and bearings.
  • Page 12 on sail type). The sail should be returned to a sail maker for a professional repair. Check for wear and tear, especially around the batten pockets and boltrope, on a regular basis.

  • Page 13: Warranty

    4. WARRANTY 1.This warranty is given in addition to all rights given by statute or otherwise. 2.LDC Racing Sailboats warrants all boats and component parts manufactured by it to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and circumstances, and the exercise of prudent seamanship, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of commissioning by the original owner.