Boat Care - LDC Racing Saliboats RS Vision Owner's Manual

6.1 Boat Care.

The RS Vision is made using Comptec PE3, a three layer polyethelene
construction. This is stiff and light, but will dent if subjected to point loading.
The boat should be supported ashore on a recognised RS trolley, as the hull
may distort if not supported properly.
Obviously in dealing with a marine environment, equipment gets wet, which in
itself is not a problem. The problem starts when moisture is trapped for any
length of time. The key, therefore, is to store the boat properly ashore.
Keep your dinghy drained and well ventilated.
• Ensure the boat is stored with bow raised to allow water to drain away.
• If leaving the under cover on the boat, ensure that the transom is open
for drainage and that there is a hole below the centreboard slot to allow
water to drain.
Wash with fresh water.
Fresh water evaporates far more quickly than salt water; so if your dinghy has
been sailed in salt water wash it off thoroughly. The fittings will also work
better if regularly washed.
Hull damage falls into three categories:
• SERIOUS – large hole, split, crack or worse. Don't be too distressed!
Get the remnants back to RS Racing – most problems can be repaired.
• MEDIUM – small hole or split. If this occurs during an event, sailing can
often be continued as long as leaking can be prevented by drying the
area and applying strong adhesive tape. CAUTION – if the damage is
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