2. COMMISSIONING
2.1 Preparation
Your RS Elite comes complete with all the components necessary to take the yacht sailing. In order to
commission it, you will need the following tools:
Pliers or a shackle key.
17mm spanner.
13mm spanner.
PVC (electricians) tape.
Lubricant spray (RS Lube or similar).
Rig tension gauge.
You may require other tools later, should you wish to make any settings or tuning adjustments to the boat
and rig.
DO NOT use a knife or other sharp object to cut through packaging containing parts – you may
damage the contents.
Whilst your RS Elite has been carefully prepared, it is important that new owners should check shackles,
knots and mast step bolts 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 regularly check such items prior to sailing.
2.2 Mast
Rigging and Stepping the Mast
Your RS Elite mast will come almost ready to step with:
The halyards threaded.
The spreader deflection set.
• Shrouds and forestay wires all fitted. Therefore, all that is required is to fit the wind indicator to the top of
the mast.
As with all boats, it is a good idea to tape up the spreader bolts and split rings along with any other sharp
objects that could rip the spinnaker.
