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1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new RS Cat 16 and thank you for

choosing an RS product. We are confident that you will have many hours of

great sailing and racing in this truly excellent design.

The RS Cat 16 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance.

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. Please read this manual carefully and be sure that you

understand its contents before using your RS Cat 16

This manual will not instruct you in boating safety or seamanship. If this is

your first boat, or if you are changing to a type of craft that you are not familiar

with, for your own safety and comfort, please ensure that you have adequate

experience before assuming command of the craft. If you are unsure, RS,

your RS dealer, or your national sailing federation – for example, the Royal

Yachting Association – will be able to advise you of a local sailing school, or a

competent instructor.

Please keep this Rigging guide in a secure place and hand it over to the

new owner if you sell the boat.

Please also see Owners Manual for technical summary and Capsize

recovery.

For further information, spares, and accessories, please contact:

RS Sailing
Premier Way
Abbey Park
Romsey
Hants SO51 9DQ
Tel.: +44(0)1794 526760
Fax: +44(0)1794 278418
E-mail: [email protected]
For details on your local RS dealer, please visit

www.rssailing.com

Summary of Contents for RS Cat 16

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual v2...

Page 2: ...ching 5 3 Leaving the beach 5 4 Sailing Close hauled and tacking 5 5 Sailing downwind and gybing 5 6 Using the gennaker 5 7 Reefing 6 Maintenance 6 1 Boat care 6 2 Foil care 6 3 Spar care 6 4 Sail car...

Page 3: ...boating safety or seamanship If this is your first boat or if you are changing to a type of craft that you are not familiar with for your own safety and comfort please ensure that you have adequate ex...

Page 4: ...s and knots are tight This is especially important when the boat is new as travelling can loosen seemingly tight fittings and knots It is also important to check such items prior to sailing regularly...

Page 5: ...lon washers x 8 Shroud covers x 2 Tramp set x 1 Side tramp ties x 1 Long 6mm batten x 1 Short 6mm batten x 1 8mm batten x 2 Cleat x 2 Shrouds x 2 Forestay x 1 Righting line x1 Top rigging shackle x 1...

Page 6: ...stay line x 1 Downhaul line x 1 Downhaul blocks x 2 Rear tramp ties x 1 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 Mains...

Page 7: ...OMPONENTS 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 Trapez...

Page 8: ...ute bar x 1 Spinnaker sheet x 1 Tack line x 1 Chute x 1 Front chute tie x 1 Rear chute tie x 1 Long front chute tie x 1 Spinnaker bar wires x 2 Small rope bobble x 4 Large rope bobble x 1 Rear halyard...

Page 9: ...Assembly Guide 4 1 Hulls PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER 7...

Page 10: ...with mm hole 1 Add bolt into outboard hole with two nylon washers and one metal washer 3 Add bolt into outboard hole with metal and nylon washer DON T TIGHTEN BOLTS UNTIL ALL BEAMS ARE CONNECTED 2 4 A...

Page 11: ...KE SURE IB EYELETS ARE FACING AFT Add bolt into outboard hole with metal and nylon washer Lift racks up and place second hull under beams Place second hull under beams Repeat steps 2 and Tighten all b...

Page 12: ...3 3 2 4 8mm battens 6mm battens Insert 8mm batten into pocket MAKE SURE IT GOES THROUGH THE DOUBLE REINFORCEMENT insert main tramp in front beam in the top sail track Push batten longest through the r...

Page 13: ...de Pass rope through cringle Pass rope through eyelet Pass rope through cringle Pass rope through cleat base making sure cleat is tight to cringle Pass rope through eyelet Pass rope through cringle Pa...

Page 14: ...se 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 A C B 4 1 ASSEMBLY H...

Page 15: ...Around 2 Around 1 Around 2 Around 3 12 Through cleat B MAKE SURE BOTH TAILS ARE EQUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D C B Tie bowline knots in all four tails Use a screwdriver to pull very tight equally...

Page 16: ...ing 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 Tie one end of the traveller line with...

Page 17: ...sh elastic through rear hole of end cap on front beam Feed elastic through front beam and out through rear hole of other end cap Twin trapeze elastic comes in twin trapeze pack Add the end caps and sc...

Page 18: ...22 2 Add striker bar Club S XL S AND XL SPEC ONLY Add jib blocks to front beam 4 ASSEMBLY HULLS 16...

Page 19: ...24 remove plastic inserts from front beam Undo spinlock from base Screw spinlock cleat to front beam XL SPEC ONLY 4 1 ASSEMBLY HULLS 17...

Page 20: ...Assembly Guide 4 2 Mast PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER 18...

Page 21: ...ie the spinnaker halyard strop Add the swivel block to the halyard strop Rig spinnaker halyard Connect rig pack Trapeze S and XL only Trapeze S and XL only Shroud Shroud Forestay MAKE SURE THIS IS TIG...

Page 22: ...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 Connect trapeze wires to elastic...

Page 23: ...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 Club S XL Attach forestay 4 2 ASSEMBLY MAST PULL FO...

Page 24: ...10 S AND XL ONLY Add furler line 4 2 ASSEMBLY MAST 22...

Page 25: ...Assembly Guide 4 3 Sails PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER 23...

Page 26: ...1 2 3 Hoist the mainsail Attach the downhaul Tidy the tails of ropes into the velcro pocket Attach mainsheet Tie tail of mainsheet to traveller line 4 3 ASSEMBLY SAILS 24...

Page 27: ...ach the hanks onto the forestay and hoist jib by pulling on halyard Add tack line through furler and back through cleat S AND XL ONLY S AND XL ONLY Add jib halyard tension by pulling on rope Tail goes...

Page 28: ...Assembly Guide 4 4 Spinnaker PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER XL only 26...

Page 29: ...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 4 4 ASSEMBLY SPINN...

Page 30: ...ker pole 4 4 ASSEMBLY SPINNAKER Attach spinnaker chute using rope bobbles Goes inside velcro flap Goes inside velcro flap Through eyelet Tight around eye Pull tight so bottom of chute is against the p...

Page 31: ...8 9 TACK H EAD Add spinnaker sheet Tidy slack into pocket 4 4 ASSEMBLY SPINNAKER 29...

Page 32: ...Assembly Guide 4 5 Foils PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER 30...

Page 33: ...1 2 4 5 ASSEMBLY FOILS 31...

Page 34: ...they should not be considered as a substitute for an approved course in dinghy sailing In order to build your confidence and familiarise yourself with your new boat we recommend that you choose a fair...

Page 35: ...lower the rudder blade fully by pushing back and down on the tiller You will know it is fully down if you feel a gentle thud as the front face of the blade hits the front face of the stock Pull the s...

Page 36: ...ghter winds Sail to the jib tell tails keeping the one on the back of the sail streaming and the one closest to you either streaming or lifting upwards slightly To tack push the tiller extension away...

Page 37: ...t you want it to come Once you are settled swap the mainsheet and the tiller extension into the new hands 5 6 Using the Gennaker If you are inexperienced in using a gennaker choose a fairly quiet day...

Page 38: ...left hand halyard block see picture 4 2 As the gennaker downhaul goes tight the gennaker halyard should be popped out of the cleat Then pull the remainder of the gennaker downhaul through until the g...

Page 39: ...gh tension in the luff by pulling on the main Strong wind sailing can be the best fun of all so become familiar with the reefing systems and get back out there TOP TIP Make sure that you are in plenty...

Page 40: ...ing with a marine environment equipment gets wet this in itself is not a problem The problem starts when moisture is trapped for any length of time Therefore it is very important to store the boat pro...

Page 41: ...hat it will accept the loads Get the damage professionally repaired as soon as possible SMALL dents scratching This type of damage is not boat threatening Comptec PE3 cannot be repaired in the same wa...

Page 42: ...ensure buoyancy and limit potential water ingress Maintenance Foils should be rinsed with fresh water after use Anodising will prevent surface corrosion however if surface damage does occur the alumin...

Page 43: ...repaired using a self adhesive cloth tape such as Dacron or Mylar The sail should be returned to a sail maker for a professional repair Check for wear and tear especially around the batten pockets on...

Page 44: ...ten approval of RS Sailing will void this warranty 5 Warranty claims for materials or equipment not manufactured by RS Sailing can be made directly to the relevant manufacturer RS Sailing warrants tha...

Page 45: ...he rhyme the rabbit comes out of the hole round the tree and back down the hole as a way of remembering how to tie a bowline Take the end of the piece of rope and assess how big a loop you require Mak...

Page 46: ...ther overhand knot in the rope Pull the rope tight so that the rope binds on the original overhand knot 8 3 Figure of Eight The figure of eight knot is used as a stopper knot preventing ropes from sli...

Page 47: ...main halyard through 3 Tie the main halyard off using a knot on knot 4 Fold the mast head float loosely around the luff of the mainsail 5 Gently feed the mainsail and the mast head float into the mast...

Page 48: ...The phrase wind on the beam means the wind is coming from the side Bear away To turn downwind Beat To sail a zig zag course to make progress upwind Beaufort Scale A measure of wind strength from Forc...

Page 49: ...n on a chart at the lowest possible tide Cleat A device to grip ropes and hold them in place some grip automatically while others need the rope tying around them Clew Lower corner of the sail closest...

Page 50: ...nwind Gennaker Chute Webbing pocket in which the gennaker is stowed when not hoisted Gennaker Pole The sprit that protrudes from the front of the hull to which the tack of the gennaker is attached Gna...

Page 51: ...er Hull The hollow lower most part of the boat floating partially submerged and supporting the rest of the boa t I Into the Wind To point the bow in the direction that the wind is blowing from causing...

Page 52: ...egments of an orange Used with lines of latitude to measure position and distance Lower Furling Unit The fitting at the bottom of the forestay that enables the jib to be furled Luff The front edge of...

Page 53: ...al change O Off the Wind To sail in the direction that the wind is blowing Outboard Bracket Kit Bracket which enables an outboard engine to be attached to the transom Outboard Engin Small portable eng...

Page 54: ...blade fits and which then attaches to the rudder pintle Run To run with the wind or to sail in the direction that the wind is blowing S Safety Boat Cover Support boats usually RIBs in case of emergenc...

Page 55: ...to which the tack of the gennaker is attached Tender A small vessel usually used to transport crew to a larger vessel Tidal height The depth of water above chart datum Tidal range The difference betwe...

Page 56: ...g anchor meaning to be in motion Upwind To sail against the direction in which the wind is blowing W Wetsuit Neoprene sailing suit designed to keep you warm when wet Windward The part of the boat clos...

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