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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction 2 Commissioning 3.1 Preparation 3.2 Unpacking 3 Components 3.1 Basic components 3.2 Additional components – S and XL 3.3 Additional components – XL 4 Assembly 7-31 4.1 Hull 4.2 Mast 4.3 Sails 4.4 Spinnaker 4.5 Foils 5 Sailing hints 32-37 5.1 Introduction ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum enjoyment from your RS Cat 16, in a safe manner. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its safe operation and maintenance.

  • Page 4: Commissioning

    Also check the beam bolts regularly are tight. 2.2 Unpacking Having unpacked your RS Cat 16, you should check that you have all of the items listed below before throwing away any of the packing, as there may be...
  • Page 5 3.1 COMPONENTS LIST Hulls x 2 Rear beam x 1 Front beam x 1 Bolt x 2 Bolt x 2 Bolt x 2 Bolt x 2 Large metal washers x 8 Large nylon washers x 4 Small nylon washers x 8 Tramp set x 1 Side tramp ties x 1 Long 6mm batten x 1...
  • Page 6 3.1 COMPONENTS LIST Mast x 1 Toestrap ties x1 Forestay line x 1 Rear tramp ties x 1 Downhaul line x 1 Downhaul blocks x 2 Mainsheet blocks x 2 Mainsheet hook x 1 Mainsheet x 1 Com bar x 1 Tiller extension x 1 Foil set x 1 Instruction manual x 1...

  • Page 7: Additional Components - S And Xl

    3.2 ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS - S AND XL Striker bar x 1 Striker bar shackle x 2 Striker bar wires (S Spec) x 2 Jib cleats x 2 Jib furler x 2 Jib x 1 Jib halyard x 1 Jib swivel top x 1 Jib sheets x 1 Trapeze wires x 2 Trapeze elastic x 2...
  • Page 8 3.3 ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS - XL ONLY Spinnaker halyard x 1 Block ties x 2 Spinnaker sheet turning block x 2 Spinnaker halyard turning block x 3 Ratchet block x 2 Striker wires for XL Spinnaker chute bar x 1 Spinnaker sheet x 1 Tack line x 1 Chute x 1 Front chute tie x 1...

  • Page 9: Hull

    Assembly Guide Hulls PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY - HULLS • Using screwdriver, remove all 4 screws. • Remove all 4 end caps from beams. • Use mm spanner. • Add bolt into outboard hole with two nylon washers and one metal washer. • Add bolt into outboard hole with metal and nylon washer. DON’T TIGHTEN BOLTS UNTIL ALL BEAMS ARE CONNECTED MAKE SURE TRAVELLER TRACK FACES FORWARDS large washer...
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY - HULLS DON’T TIGHTEN BOLTS UNTIL ALL BEAMS ARE CONNECTED MAKE SURE IB EYELETS ARE FACING AFT • Add bolt into outboard hole with nylon washer. • Add bolt into outboard hole with metal and nylon washer. • Lift racks up and place second hull under beams. •...
  • Page 12 4.1 ASSEMBLY - HULLS 8mm battens 6mm battens • Insert tramp into lower sail track • Insert batten (you might need to use an 8mm batten to push batten through) MAKE SURE THE BATTEN IS FULLY INSERTED THROUGH THE TRAMP POCKET. •...
  • Page 13 4.1 ASSEMBLY - HULLS • Pass the tramp tie through the tramp cringle. • Pass the tramp tie through the eyelet. • Tie with a bowline through the cringle. • Repeat on other side. • Pass rope through cringle. • Pass rope through eyelet. •...
  • Page 14 4.1 ASSEMBLY - HULLS Use one of the rear tramp ties. Start from cleat A. • Through cringle 1 • Around 2 • Around 1 • Around 2 • Around 3 - 12 • Through cleat C. MAKE SURE BOTH TAILS ARE EQUAL.
  • Page 15 4.1 ASSEMBLY - HULLS Use one of the rear tramp ties. Start from cleat D. • Through cringle 1 • Around 2 • Around 1 • Around 2 • Around 3 - 12 • Through cleat B. MAKE SURE BOTH TAILS ARE EQUAL. •...
  • Page 16 4.1 ASSEMBLY - HULLS • Tidy up the tails by passing them through the cringle and into the velcro pocket. • Tie the righting line around the mast step with a bowline. • The other end goes into the righting line pocket under the tramp. YOU MUST HAVE A RIGHTING LINE BEFORE GOING SAILING.
  • Page 17 4.1 ASSEMBLY - HULLS • Tie toestrap ropes through toestraps and knot through eyelet. • Repeat on other side BEFORE ADDING END CAPS • Push elastic through rear hole of end cap on front beam. • Feed elastic through front beam and out through rear hole of other end cap.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY - HULLS • Add striker bar. Club S AND XL SPEC ONLY • Add jib blocks to front beam.
  • Page 19 4.1 ASSEMBLY - HULLS XL SPEC ONLY • remove plastic inserts from front beam. • Undo spinlock from base. • Screw spinlock cleat to front beam.

  • Page 20: Mast

    Assembly Guide Mast PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER.
  • Page 21 4.2 ASSEMBLY - MAST • Lay mast on boat • Follow all these steps before erecting the mast XL MODEL ONLY • Tie the spinnaker halyard strop. • Add the swivel block to the halyard strop • Rig spinnaker halyard •...
  • Page 22 4.2 ASSEMBLY - MAST • Connect shroud verniers to eye bolt. • On XL add shackle and ratchet block to eye bolt as you connect the vernier. • Tighten with pliers. • Add jib halyard (S and XL only). • Add forestay tie. TAPE ALL SPLIT RINGS.
  • Page 23 4.2 ASSEMBLY - MAST • Insert pin through mast step • Use forestay, spinnaker halyard, or trapeze wires to pull mast up. DON’T DO THIS NEAR OVERHEAD POWER LINES. DON’T DO THIS IN WINDY CONDITIONS. • Attach forestay PULL FORESTAY TENSION TIGHT Club...
  • Page 24 4.2 ASSEMBLY - MAST S AND XL ONLY • Add furler line.

  • Page 25: Sails 2

    Assembly Guide Sails PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER.
  • Page 26 4.3 ASSEMBLY - SAILS • Hoist the mainsail • Attach the downhaul. • Tidy the tails of ropes into the velcro pocket. • Attach mainsheet. • Tie tail of mainsheet to traveller line.
  • Page 27 4.3 ASSEMBLY - SAILS S AND XL ONLY • Attach the jib halyard. • Attach the hanks onto the forestay and hoist jib by pulling on halyard. S AND XL ONLY • Add tack line through furler and back through cleat. •...

  • Page 28: Spinnaker

    Assembly Guide Spinnaker (XL only) PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER.
  • Page 29 4.4 ASSEMBLY - SPINNAKER • Tie turning blocks to tramp. • Shackle downhaul block to inboard tang. • Use elastic takeaway from rear starboard toe strap. • Tie end of bag with rear bag tie using a hitch and stopper knot.
  • Page 30 4.4 ASSEMBLY - SPINNAKER Tight around eye • Attach spinnaker chute using rope bobbles. Goes inside velcro flap • Pull tight so bottom of chute is against the pole. • All rope tails to be cut off. Goes inside velcro flap Through eyelet •...
  • Page 31 4.4 ASSEMBLY - SPINNAKER • Add spinnaker sheet. • Tidy slack into pocket.

  • Page 32: Foils

    Assembly Guide Foils PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER.
  • Page 33 4.5 ASSEMBLY - FOILS...

  • Page 34: Sailing Hints

    5. SAILING HINTS 5.1 Introduction The RS Cat 16 is a very rewarding boat to sail – to fully appreciate its handling, you should be comfortable with the basic techniques of sailing small catamaran. If you lack confidence or feel that a refresher is in order, there are many approved sailing schools which use the RS cat 16.

  • Page 35: Leaving The Beach

    5.3 Leaving the Beach The easiest way to get going is for the helm to hop aboard while the crew holds the boat. The helm should push gently on the tiller to lower some of the rudder blade. Then, s/he may instruct the crew to push the bow off the wind and climb in.

  • Page 36: Sailing Close-Hauled And Tacking 3

    RS Cat 16 with the mainsail and jib. The Downhaul should be firmly tensioned for upwind work. To pull it on, quickly put the boat head to wind.

  • Page 37: Sailing Downwind And Gybing

    5.5 Sailing Downwind and Gybing When sailing downwind, you could reduce the amount of downhaul on the mainsail. Let the jib out to allow the tale tales to flow, the mainsail needs to be reduced slightly in mainsheet tension and dropped down on the traveller. Single-handed sailors should adopt a relaxing, reclined pose on the tramp.
  • Page 38 with the gennaker hoisted. For the best effect, the gennaker sheet should always be eased as far as possible, so that the luff is just on the point of curling. Gybing with the gennaker is fairly straightforward. Like the jib, it should be pulled across at the same time as the mainsail comes across.

  • Page 39: Reefing

    5.7 Reefing Reefing enables the less-experienced or younger sailor to continue sailing in stronger winds. Roll the excess mainsail and using sail ties through the reefing eyes. Make sure that there is enough tension in the luff by pulling on the main TOP TIP Make sure that you are in plenty of clear water when reefing.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 6.1 Boat Care The RS Cat 16 is made using Comptec PE3, a three-layer polyethylene construction. This is stiff and light, but will dent if subjected to point loading. The boat should be supported ashore on an approved RS trolley, as the hull may distort if not supported properly.
  • Page 41 The joy of owning an RS Cat 16 is that it is very hard wearing, and any dents and scratches it receives will not affect the structural integrity of the hull.

  • Page 42: Foil Care

    • Nylon mouldings are maintenance free but can be replaced if damaged. If you are going to trail your boat frequently, you may wish to invest in an RS Sailing padded rudder bag. This will protect your RS Cat 16 from any damage caused by the foil. 6.3 Spar Care The mast are aluminium.

  • Page 43: Sail Care

    6.4 Sail Care The mainsail should be rolled and stored dry, out of direct sunlight. When using a new sail for the first time, try to avoid extreme conditions as high loads on new sailcloth can diminish the racing life of the sail. If your sail is stained in any way, try to remove it using a light detergent and warm water.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    This warranty does not apply if the boat has been altered, modified, or repaired without prior written approval of RS Sailing. Any changes to the hull structure, deck structure, rig or foils without the written approval of RS Sailing will void this warranty.

  • Page 45: Bowline

    8 Three Essential Knots 8.1 Bowline The bowline is a reliable knot used for tying a loop in rope. It is extremely strong when under load, and unties easily once free of load. Some people use the rhyme “the rabbit comes out of the hole, round the tree, and back down the hole”...

  • Page 46: Knot-On-Knot

    8.2 Knot-on-knot A ‘knot-on-knot’ is useful for tying the end of a rope to a sail or a fitting, and is particularly reliable due to the manner in which the rope binds upon itself. Tie a single overhand knot in the end of the rope.

  • Page 47: How To Rig A Mast-Head Float

    8.4 How to Rig a Mast-Head Float 1. Inflate the mast-head float 2. Place the webbing straps of the mast-head float either side of the metal eye in the head of the mainsail, and feed the main halyard through. 3. Tie the main halyard off using a knot-on-knot.

  • Page 48: Glossary

    9. GLOSSARY At the back Anchor Line Rope that attaches the anchor to the boat Astern Behind the boat Asymmetric Gennaker flown from a retractable pole at the bow Back To ‘back the sail’; allowing the wind to fill the back of the sail Bailer A bucket or other container used for bailing water Batten...
  • Page 49 Buoy Floating object attached to the bottom of sea – used variously for navigation,mooring, and to mark out a race course Buoyancy Aid Helps you to stay afloat if you fall in the water Buoyancy Compartment Water-tight compartment in the hull that maintains buoyancy Burgee Small flag at the top of the mast to show wind direction Capsize...
  • Page 50 Draught The depth of the vessel below the surface Ease To ‘ease sheets’ means to let the sail out gently Fairlead A pulley block used to guide a rope to avoid chafing Foils The daggerboard and the rudder Foot The bottom edge of a sail Fore Towards the front of the boat Forestay...
  • Page 51 ‘Head to Wind’ To point the bow in the direction that the wind is blowing from, causing the sails to flap ‘Heave to’ To stop the boat by easing the main sheet and backing the jib Heel A boat ‘heels’ when it leans over due to the sideways force of the wind Helm/Helmsman The person who steers the boat, or another name for the tiller...
  • Page 52 Latitude Imaginary lines running parallel round the globe from east to west. They help you measure position and distance on a chart. Leech The back edge of the sail Leeward The part of the boat furthest away from the direction in which the wind is blowing Leeway The amount of sideways drift caused by the wind...
  • Page 53 Mast Lower Section The bottom section of a two-piece mast Mast Step The fitting on the deck that the mast fits into Mast Top Section The top section of a two-piece mast Meteorology The study of weather forecasting Moor To tie the boat to a fixed object Mylar A brand of strong, thin, polyester film used to make racing sails National Sailing Federation Body that governs sailing in a nation.
  • Page 54 Reef To make the sails smaller in strong winds Retaining Pin On a trolley, to hold the launching trolley to the road base Road Base A trolley that you place your boat and launching trolley upon to trail behind a vehicle Rowlocks U shaped fittings th at fix onto the gunwale and holds your oars in position while rowing...
  • Page 55 Slider Sliding fitting on the boom to which the gnav bar is attached Soundings The numbers on a chart showing depth Spars The poles, usually carbon or aluminium, to which the sail is attached Spreaders Metal fittings attached to the mast which hold the shrouds out Spring Tide The tides with the biggest range and strongest currents Starboard.
  • Page 56 ‘Under Weigh’ A term derived from the act of ‘weighing’ anchor, meaning to be in motion Upwind To sail against the direction in which the wind is blowing Wetsuit Neoprene sailing suit designed to keep you warm when wet Windward The part of the boat closest to the direction in which the wind is blowing...

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