Design Category; Loading - LDC Racing Saliboats RS 500 Owner's Manual

3.1 Design Category.

The RS 500 is a Design Category C boat. The definition of this category is:
• Design Category:
• Description of Use:
• Wind Force:
• Significant Wave Height:
The RS 500 complies with this design category, subject to:
• The crew having suitable skill and experience.
• Satisfactory construction and maintenance of the boat and its
equipment.
Users of this boat are advised that:
• All crew should receive suitable training.
• The boat should not carry more than the maximum load.
• Any water in the hull should be kept to a minimum.
• Stability is reduced by any weight added high up.

3.2 Loading.

The RS 500 has been designed to be sailed by no more than 2 people.
However it is recommended that you do not exceed the maximum loading of
250 kg, including any equipment added to the basic rigged boat. To enable
the boat to be righted safely the minimum recommended crew weight is 70 kg.
All the crew and equipment should be evenly distributed to ensure that the
boat is upright and approximately level. Heavy items should be securely fixed
to avoid movement when underway.
C – 'inshore'
Designed for voyages in costal waters, large
bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers.
Up to, and including Beaufort force 6.
up to, and including 2 m.
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