Related Manuals for LDC Racing Sailboats RS600
Summary of Contents for LDC Racing Sailboats RS600
- Page 1 RS600 OWNER’S MANUAL LDC Racing Sailboats, Trafalgar Close, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4BW, GBR Tel. +44 (0)23 8027 4500 Fax. +44 (0)23 8027 4800...
- Page 2 Important Note The RS600 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. It is a light weight racing dinghy and should be treated with care. In order to get the most enjoyment from your boat and maintain it in top condition, please read this manual carefully.
- Page 3 RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS When you collect you RS600 it will already have been assembled ready to rig. Prior to stepping the mast the diamond wires should be adjusted to suit your individual weight. Broadly speaking the lighter you are, the lower the tension, however there should always be enough tension to keep the wires located on the end of the spreader.
- Page 4 maximum travel. The kicker strop should ideally be readjusted when reefed as the boom is higher in this mode. Rigging the mainsail Shackle the clew of the sail to the block on the bar on the afte end of the boom. Thread the outhaul through the clew cringle and hook it into the notch on the end of the boom.
- Page 5 RS600 to rock alarmingly on its trolley. Ease the kicker after launching to provide a more forgiving start to your sal.
-
Page 6: Batten Tension
Daggerboard The RS600 daggerboard is small enough to leave fully down most of the time. When it is really windy raise the board approximately 200mm and leave it. The experts may raise it a little more on the board reaches and runs. - Page 7 The simplest way to master the RS600 is to forget the trapeze until sitting on the wing and in control. Practice holding the mainsheet in your tiller hand so that your forward hand is free to hook on to the trapeze or adjust the controls.
- Page 8 If you round onto a board reach, when the pop across it will usually result in a swim. But, if you find an RS600 tricky, try gybing an Enterprise in a breeze! Righting the boat after capsize Most RS600 sailors become very accomplished at this! Remember to ease the kicker and mainsheet.
-
Page 9: Care And Maintenance
RS gel coat. Tying down Tying down your RS600 to its trailer is important because to much or too little tension could result in damage. Only use an RS approved trolley. The boat is... - Page 10 well located on its trolley, so you only need apply sufficient tension to hold the boat in contact with the supports. Tie the boat down at the bow and across the middle of the boat in the region of the trailer wheels. Pad the deck where the straps touch. Foils The foils are GRP with a foam core.
-
Page 11: Rs Class Association
RS CLASS ASSOCIATION www.rs-association.com The RS Class Association is highly active and you really should join. The RS Racing Circuits are the envy of the dinghy world, with great competition and a fantastic and friendly social life. The RS Association also organises Training Events throughout the year.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the RS600 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers