LDC Racing Saliboats RS700 Owner's Manual page 16

Before you step the mast, check that the main halyard and asymmetric
spinnaker halyard ends are at the base of the mast, to enable the sails to be
hoisted.
You should be able to step your RS 700 mast single-handed in any
conditions, though it may take a little practice. If you do feel unsure, ask
somebody to help.
• Attach the lowers in the top hole of the chainplates and lay them easy
to hand in the boat.
• Lay the mast parallel along side the boat, with the foot towards the
bow.
• Attach the end of the forestay to the rig tension cascade that is fitted to
the asymmetric spinnaker chute hoop.
• Lift the mast to a vertical position on the ground and then lift the mast
and place the foot securely in the mast step.
• Whilst holding the mast with one hand, connect the lowers into the
bracket on the front face of the mast one at a time.
• Reach forward and pull the slack out of the forestay.
Now the mast will stand up by itself.
• Connect the shrouds to the aft most chainplates, hole three (see figure
4.1) is a good starting point to tune from. You may need to slacken the
forestay slightly to do this.
• Now the main sailing rig tension can be applied using the forestay
purchase, 220 kg measured on a shroud. Ensure you do not push
down on the boat with a foot or knee whilst applying the rig tension, as
this could overload the hull on the trolley.
You will now need to check the bend on the mast as the shrouds can vary
slightly in length and the hole settings above are a guideline only.
• Feed the forestay sock back over the rig tension cascade and tape up
the top to prevent it slipping down.
• Attach the trapeze wires to the elastic that exits the gunwales about
amidships.
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