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OWNER’S MANUAL

LDC Racing Sailboats, Trafalgar Close, Chandlers Ford. Eastleigh SO53 4BW, England

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Summary of Contents for RS Vision

Page 1: ...1 OWNER S MANUAL LDC Racing Sailboats Trafalgar Close Chandlers Ford Eastleigh SO53 4BW England Tel 44 0 23 8027 4500 Fax 44 0 23 8027 4800...

Page 2: ...Anchoring Mooring and Trailing 4 COMMISSIONING 4 1 Preparation 4 2 Unpacking 4 3 Rigging the Mast 4 4 Stepping the Mast 4 5 Rigging the Spinnaker Halyard 4 6 Rigging the Boom 4 7 Hoisting the Jib 4 8...

Page 3: ...3 6 MAINTENANCE 7 1 Boat Care 7 2 Foil Care 7 3 Spar Care 7 4 Sail Care 7 WARRANTY...

Page 4: ...re using your RS Vision This manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship If this is your first boat or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with for your own safety and...

Page 5: ...le A Internal Production Control Self assessment ISO Standards BS EN ISO 10087 12217 12215 10240 14945 8666 Trade Marque RS Racing Type RS Vision Design Category C Maximum Crew 4 Maximum Load 320kg Ov...

Page 6: ...N is required by European law Every new boat sold should display a HIN to show that it meets all the guidelines set by the European community and is safe to use up to the conditions mentioned in 3 1 D...

Page 7: ...efore going afloat all persons should be wearing a suitable buoyancy aid life jacket or personal floatation device which should be worn at all time when on the water Note that in some countries it is...

Page 8: ...ience Satisfactory construction and maintenance of the boat and its equipment Users of this boat are advised that All crew should receive suitable training The boat should not carry more than the maxi...

Page 9: ...e rescue cover should you get into any difficulty especially whilst learning to sail your new boat 3 4 Capsize Recovery No matter how stable and secure your RS Vision feels on the water a capsize will...

Page 10: ...imb onto the hull if it is inverted it being best to use the line across the hull Stand on the underneath of the gunwhale now facing upwards adjacent to the centreboard where there is a grippy surface...

Page 11: ...p in the boat without falling back into the water Effecting the dry capsize where you manage to hop on the board as you go over and then back into the boat as it comes upright is the ultimate goal tha...

Page 12: ...be occupied when the boat is afloat is the areas covered with a none slip coating as seen in picture 3 1 These areas are The entire cockpit floor including kick blocks and daggerboard case from the af...

Page 13: ...e helm should balance the boat using a combination of body weight movement and sail pressure The crew should board the boat via the windward gunwale with the help of another member of the crew Or it m...

Page 14: ...ard Stay at the tiller In the event of rudder loss sit well aft Anchoring The RS Vision can be anchored for short periods of time If anchoring is going to be attempted then we recommend attending a sa...

Page 15: ...s trailer is important because too much or too little tension could result in damage Follow the instructions below for safe trailing Ensure the boat is located correctly on the trolley with the gunwal...

Page 16: ...ing containing parts you may damage the contents Whilst your RS Vision has been carefully prepared it is important that new owners should check shackles and knots are tight This is especially importan...

Page 17: ...tiller extension 1 x main sail 1 x jib 1 x spinnaker 1 x rope pack consisting of o 1 x mainsheet o 1 x jib sheet o 1 x spinnaker sheet o 1 x rudder downhaul and block Picture 4 1 Vision equipment Pict...

Page 18: ...om around the mast and unwrap from the packaging 3 To fit the spreaders refer to table 4 1 below and to the following page as to how to and where to fit the pins 4 Finally tape up all the securing pin...

Page 19: ...r end see diagram above To find out which position is required for your mast please see the table below To attach the shroud slacken the end screw rotate the end clamp if necessary then insert the shr...

Page 20: ...two rectangular blocks on the bottom separated by a groove Both these blocks will fit between the block at the front of the mast step and the bolt at the back see picture 4 3 and 4 4 Picture 4 3 The m...

Page 21: ...t 4 Carry the upright mast to the side of the boat 5 Pick up the mast lift it over the gunwale of the boat and lower it onto the mast step see picture 4 5 6 Rock the mast forward into the mast gate No...

Page 22: ...ny blocks or rope 2 Ensure the tack line for the spinnaker pole stays on the starboard side of the mast 3 Lay the mast along the boat with the mast foot over the mast step 4 The stronger of the two pe...

Page 23: ...the mast upright making sure to push the mast down into the step as you lift see picture 4 8 8 Now the second person should go to the front of the boat and tie the forestay on as above Picture 4 7 Ra...

Page 24: ...ck see picture 4 9 2 Take the loose end of the spinnaker halyard from the block at the base of the mast forward through the bowsprit outhaul block and then back to the spinnaker halyard cleat see pict...

Page 25: ...chute do not despair Simply 1 Peel off the black patch at the front of the spinnaker chute this will reveal two blocks one screwed to the boat the other tied to a piece of rope this is the one you wan...

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Page 27: ...ar to the bracket on the mast above the gooseneck see picture 4 15 4 Feed the gnav control line down through the swivel block and cleat below the boom and tie a stopper knot in the end of the rope see...

Page 28: ...ard When the halyard is pulled all the way up a wire loop will emerge 5 Hook the rig tension to this wire loop see picture 4 20 then pull the rig tension on ensuring it is in the cleat properly You sh...

Page 29: ...ope over the small roller fitted in the stock and out under the tiller 3 Line up the hole in the rudder with the hole in the rudder stock 4 Push the bolt through the stock and rudder making sure to li...

Page 30: ...other end through the rudder downhaul block and then back through the cleat see picture 4 23 9 Tie a nice stopper knot in the end Picture 4 22 The rudder fitted in the stock Picture 4 23 The rudder d...

Page 31: ...ck to front see picture 4 25 3 Run the mainsheet back down to the forward block in the middle of the boat this time passing it from front to back 4 Take the mainsheet up to the aft block on the boom p...

Page 32: ...up to the top of the mast You will need to keep the sail in line with the mast to make pulling it up easier especially where the batten pockets are 4 With the sail almost to the top slide the mainsail...

Page 33: ...Outhaul 1 The downhaul is already tied to the mast so all you need to do is pass the end of the rope through the bottom eyelet in the mainsail and then down through the cleat on the side of the mast...

Page 34: ...needs to be left in place as it determines how far the bowsprit comes out 3 Tie the end of the halyard to the head of the sail see picture 4 32 4 Take the spinnaker downhaul line the other end of the...

Page 35: ...heet through the loop and pull it tight see picture 4 35 9 Still with the spinnaker on the starboard side thread one end of the spinnaker sheet through the block by the shroud point on the starboard s...

Page 36: ...yards away 1 To fit the rudder simply line up the pins with the fitting on the back of the boat and push down until the retaining clip clicks into place The rudder may be difficult to get on at first...

Page 37: ...r new boat 5 2 Launching With the sails fully hoisted and the rudder attached to the transom the boat should be wheeled into the water keeping it head to wind as far as possible If you have a crew he...

Page 38: ...HINT As a general rule sit further forward in lighter winds and further aft in stronger breezes 5 4 Sailing close hauled and tacking When sailing as close as possible to the wind it is important to g...

Page 39: ...bing you pull the tiller towards you and again as you cross the boat you push the extension across in front of you The boom will often not want to come across until you are well through the gybe so it...

Page 40: ...he point of curling Gybing with the spinnaker is fairly straightforward Think of it exactly as a big jib and it should be pulled across as the main comes across As soon as it has been pulled in and fi...

Page 41: ...ve and essential way to continue sailing in winds that would otherwise keep the less experienced or younger sailors ashore Reefing the mainsail is best done by both the helm and crew as a team Work on...

Page 42: ...tive strong wind sail area because it is low down and maintains a balanced helm So slab reef before you loose the jib it s more fun for the crew anyway Strong wind sailing can be the best fun of all s...

Page 43: ...d with bow raised to allow water to drain away If leaving the under cover on the boat ensure that the transom is open for drainage and that there is a hole below the centreboard slot to allow water to...

Page 44: ...very hard wearing and any dents and scratches it receives will not do the structure of the boat any harm and you will still be able to sail it unlike fibre glass boats 6 2 Foil Care The foils too are...

Page 45: ...inish the racing life of the sail If your sail is stained in any way try to remove it using normal detergent and warm water DO NOT attempt to launder the sail yourself Repairs should be temporarily ma...

Page 46: ...nty 5 The use of the boat for commercial purposes shall void this warranty 6 Warranty claims for materials or equipment not manufactured by LDC Racing Sailboats can be made directly to the relevant ma...

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