Completion - LDC Racing Saliboats RS700 Owner's Manual

• Unroll the mainsail in the boat and slide the clew strap over the end of
the boom. Feed the outhaul through the clew eye of the sail and hook
the knot under the cutout at the end of the boom.
• Tie the main halyard to the head of the sail.
• Thread the cunningham line through the lower clew cringle and tie the
end around the gooseneck fitting.
• Hoist the sail when you are ready to launch and fit the tack strap
around the mast.

4.6 Completion.

Rudder and daggerboard.
The rudderstock simply drops on to the pintle and gudgeon on the transom.
Ensure the rudder-retaining clip has located properly; it will 'click' in place.
Check the rudder is fitted correctly by simply lifting the rudder to see if it lifts
off. Hold the rudder in the up position and tighten the rudder bolt to hold the
rudder in position.
The rudder may be stiff at first; this will ease up with use but still maintaining a
positive, non-sloppy feel.
When you have launched the boat, loosen the rudder bolt and pull the rudder
down a fraction use the downhaul line. Sail off into deeper water. You will not
be able to sail the boat hard as this will damage the rudder. When you are in
deep enough water, pull hard on the rudder downhaul line and cleat it. Tighten
the rudder bolt to take any play out. As things start to wear in, you will not
have to ease off the rudder bolt.
The daggerboard simply drops into the case. Take care with the first bit, so as
not to damage the tip by hitting the bottom of the case. When the
daggerboard has been lowered fully in deep water, attach the shock cord and
clip to the rope handle.
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