Commissioning; Preparation; Unpacking - RS Feva Owner's Manual

Your RS Feva comes complete with all the components necessary to take the boat
sailing. In order to commission it, you will need the following tools:
• Pliers, or a shackle key
• PVC Electrician's Tape
You may require other tools later, should you wish to make any setting or tuning
adjustments to the boat or the rig. You will also need to tie some particular knots,
such as a bowline
see Appendix 8.5 Three Essential Knots.
DO NOT use a knife or other sharp object to cut through packaging containing
Whilst your RS Feva has been carefully prepared, it is important that new owners
should check that
boat is new, as travelling can loosen seemingly tight fittings and knots. It is also
important to check such items regularly prior to sailing.
Having unpacked your RS Feva, you should check that you have all of the items
listed below before throwing away any of the packing, as there may be some small
items still wrapped:
• 1 x RS Feva
• 1 x mast top section
• 1 x mast lower section
• 1 x boom

3. COMMISSIONING

3.1 Preparation

and a figure of eight. If you are unfamiliar with the knot, please
parts – you may damage the contents!
shackles and knots are tight. This is especially important when the

3.2 Unpacking

hull