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3.1 Design Category.
The RS Vision is a Design Category C boat. The definition of this category is:
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Design Category:
C – ‘inshore’
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Description of Use:
Designed for voyages in costal waters, large
bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers.
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Wind Force:
Up to, and including Beaufort force 6.
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Significant Wave Height: up to, and including 2 m.
The RS Vision complies with this design category, subject to:
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The crew having suitable skill and experience.
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Satisfactory construction and maintenance of the boat and its
equipment.
Users of this boat are advised that:
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All crew should receive suitable training.
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The boat should not carry more than the maximum load.
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Any water in the hull should be kept to a minimum.
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Stability is reduced by any weight added high up.
3.2 Loading.
The RS Vision is designed to be sailed by no more than 4 people. However it
is recommended that you do not exceed the maximum loading of 320 kg,
including any equipment added to the basic rigged boat, e.g. an anchor. To
enable the boat to be righted safely the minimum recommended crew weight
is 60 kg.
