RS SAILING RSCAT 14, Rigging Manual

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2. COMMISSIONING
2.1 Preparation
Your RS Cat 14 comes complete with all the components necessary to take the boat
sailing. In order to commission it, you will need the following tools:
• Pliers or a shackle key
• Small Pozidrive screwdriver
• 17mm Spanner
• PVC electrician’s tape
• Sharp knife or scissors
Whilst your RS Cat 14 has been carefully prepared, it is important that new owners
should check that shackles 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. Also regularly check the beam
bolts are tight.
The Cat14 shares its Rope Pack with the CAT16 and may be labelled as such.
The lengths cater for all sailing circumstances i.e single handed sailing on the
trapeze to fully crewed sitting on the boat. If you find the lines excessively long
please trim them to your requirements. We recommend using the boat a few
times and then make any adjustment.
DO NOT use a knife or other sharp object to cut through packaging containing
parts - you may damage the contents!
2.2 Unpacking
Having unpacked your RS Cat 14, you should check that you have all of the items
listed on the contents pages before throwing away any of the packing, as there may
be some small items still wrapped.