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Summary of Contents for LDC Racing Sailboats RS400
- Page 1 R I G G I N G G U I D E Sail it. Live it. Love it.
- Page 2 Important Note The RS400 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. It is a light weight racing dinghy and should be treated with care. In order to get the most enjoyment from your boat and maintain it in top condition, please read this manual carefully.
- Page 3 RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS 1). The top straps are adjustable for length and reach. Spend time setting the straps to suit your size and preferred hiking position. You may wish to experiment with different settings after sailing the boat because correct toe strap adjustment will greatly effect your comfort afloat. 2).
- Page 4 feeder and hoist the sail. Pre bending the mast will ease the load on the halyard while hoisting and can be applied by winding the mast ram forward and easing the jib halyard. Hoist to the top and cleat the halyard at the base of the mast. 10).
- Page 5 If the conditions are favourable the chances are that you’ll have more fun and learn the techniques used in an RS400 far more quickly.
- Page 6 Care and Maintenance There are four key areas of care: Keep your dinghy well drained and ventilated Wash with fresh water (internally and externally) on a regular basis Have damage repaired promptly. Tie your dinghy correctly to the trailer for towing 1.
- Page 7 c) SMALL e.g. chip, scratching. This type of damage is obviously not life threatening but needs to be attended to, firstly to keep the boat looking good and secondly to prevent water ingress into the laminate. This type of damage can be rectified by you the owner, if you wish. Buy the correct colour gel coat repair kit from your RS dealer and either wait for a dry warm day outside or preferably put your boat in a dry warm place under cover.
- Page 8 with the boat. Sail Care Guide By Hyde Sails Good racing sails today are expensive items, yet it is surprising how many people are prepared to neglect or mistreat them. The rules for correct sail care are easy and simple to implement. 1.
- Page 9 They are highly efficient to deal with and always fair when it comes to making a claim. Contact Noble Insurance on: Tel. 01794 526760 Fax. 02380 274800 LDC Racing Sailboats, Premier Way, Abbey Park Ind. Est., Romsey, Hampshire. SO51 9DQ England...
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