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LDC Racing Sailboats RS200 Owner's Manual
Summary of RS200
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Rs200 owner’s manual ldc racing sailboats, trafalgar close, chandlers ford, eastleigh so53 4bw, gbr tel. +44 (0)23 8027 4500 fax. +44 (0)23 8027 4800 www.Ldcracingsailboats.Co.Uk.
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2 introduction congratulations on the purchase of your new rs200. The rs200 was designed by phil morrison and launched in the uk at the beginning of 1996. Designer phil morrison length 4.00m 13'0" beam 1.83m 6'0" sail area (main & jib) 11.52sq.M. 124sq.Ft. Sail area (asymmetric) 8.29sq.M. 89sq.Ft. W...
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3 rigging and sailing by phil morrison (designer) your rs 200 will have been examined and checked both at the factory and by your dealer. The following is a step by step guide to rigging the boat for the first time and some general advice on sailing your new rs 200. Preliminary checks as delivered t...
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4 stepping the mast before stepping the mast (1) check the surroundings for electrical power lines! On no account attempt to step the mast near electrical power lines or if there are any lines between you and the sailing water! (2) check, all sheaves and pulleys rotate freely (3) check the shrouds, ...
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5 handed, however, it is possible to step the mast with the shrouds already attached. Warning:- the forestay on the rs 200 is intended solely to support the mast when ashore without sails hoisted. Do not attempt to sail the boat without a fully hoisted and tensioned jib. Should the jib fall down or ...
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6 (7) when you attach the spinnaker (see:- rigging the spinnaker), this line must be fed through the spinnaker sock to the chute mouth and tied to the downhaul patch on the spinnaker. A sail batten or stiff wire will help with this on the first occasion. (8) remember to pull the end of the spinnaker...
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7 rigging the spinnaker if conditions allow, it is simplest to rig the spinnaker with it partly hoisted and whilst the jib is up. (1) identify the three corners of the sail, the tack is close to the sailmakers mark and should be attached to the tack line which is permanently fixed to the end of the ...
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8 at the luff and securely tied into the sail. It is preferable, initially at least, to tie the battens in too tightly rather than too loosely. This helps to prevent the formation of wrinkles emanating from the battens in use. Other than this the sail is ready to hoist. (2) ensure that the boat is a...
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9 (3) attach the kicking strap purchase to the eye on the boom ensuring it runs freely and is clear of twists. (4) reave the mainsheet. Tie a figure of eight knot in one end of the mainsheet then pass the other end through the fairlead on top of the swivelling mainsheet cleat, through the ratchet bl...
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10 attaching the boom as the boom can be readily attached whilst the mainsail is hoisted, you will find most owners do not attach the boom until they are just ready to launch and soon release the clew on coming ashore. You will find this makes the sail a lot more manageable and removes the potential...
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11 sailing the rs 200 your initial perception of the rs 200 will depend to a large extent on your previous dinghy experience. If you are used to small light weight dinghies then the 200 will hold few surprises. However, if you are relatively inexperienced and used to the more intrinsically stable ki...
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12 surprised how fast she can tack and you may need a little time to get used to pushing the tiller extension in front of you, laser style, as you start the tack. Don’t try to take it round the back, it won’t go! Try some gybes, in any wind you will find the gybeing line described above most useful ...
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13 eased or in strong winds. Up until the wind strength when you are effectively overpowered all of the time use no cunningham tension at all, basically sail on the mainsheet constantly adjusting the te nsion to keep the upper part of the mainsail correctly sheeted. Use the upper leach telltale to h...
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14 taught). Ensure the downhaul line is free to follow the spinnaker out of the chute ( you are not standing on it). Unless something becomes fouled the sprit should have precedence over the halyard as it has a 2:1 purchase advantage. Sheet in using the appropriate sheet. Check again that the halyar...
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15 to change from reaching to running mode - ease the sheet to unload the spinnaker, then release a good armful (1 metre - 3ft.) of halyard and retract the sprit by pulling on the check line. Locate the knot on the “v” notch and finally take up any slack in the halyard. With practise it may be possi...
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16 is tensioned. Check this by pulling on the tweeker line and ensuring the internal plastic ring can travel right to the inboard end of the sprit. (5) check line - simply exits from the inboard end of the sprit and outer tube, although it is also used to attach the end of the take up elastic it is ...
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17 care and maintenance by richard woof – the builder there are four key areas of care: 1. Keep your dinghy well drained and ventilated 2. Wash with fresh water (internally and externally) on a regular basis 3. Have damage repaired promptly. 4. Tie your dinghy correctly to the trailer for towing 1. ...
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18 3. Damage hull damage falls into three categories: a) serious e.G. Large hole, split, crack or worse. Don't be too distressed! Get the remains back to your rs dealer, most problems can be repaired by the builder. B) medium e.G. Small hole or split, gel crazing. If this occurs during an event, sai...
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19 the speed of cure depends on temperature - on a warm day, the repair will be workable in 1 -2 hours, if cooler, it may have to be left overnight. The shaping and finishing is done firstly with a file or fine abrasive 180 - 240 grit and then rubbing down with wet or dry abrasive 400 grade, then 60...
Page 20: Sail Care Guide
20 sail care guide by hyde sails good racing sails today are expensive items, yet it is surprising how many people are prepared to neglect or mistreat them. The rules for correct sail care are easy and simple to implement. 1. The jib and mainsail should be stored dry, out of direct sunlight when not...
Page 21: Racing and Race Tuning
21 racing and race tuning setting up the rs200 - rig checklist light winds rig tension eased slightly. Cunningham slack. Outhaul tight, foot of sail just touching the boom. Kicker slack when sheeted in, but with just enough tension to allow you to flick the battens when tacking. Light - medium winds...
Page 22: Racing The Rs200
22 racing the rs200 upwind under 6knots: in this sub hiking wind it pays to control the mainsail leech using th mainsheet only. In this breeze, the jib generally has to be played, often with the sheet slightly eased to maintain speed through the water. The outhaul should be falling off the boom, cre...
Page 23: Rs Class Association
23 rs class association www.Rs-association.Com the rs class association is highly active and you really should join. The rs racing circuits are the envy of the dinghy world, with great competition and a fantastic and friendly social life. The rs association also organises training events throughout ...
Page 24: Rs200
24 ldc racing sailboats trafalgar close, chandlers’ ford eastleigh, hants so53 4bw england ec declaration of conformity to directive 94/25/ce i declare that the craft described as: rs200 bearing the hull identification number: hin g b l d c 2 1 conforms to eu recreational craft directive 94/25/ec an...
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25 overall length 4.00m builder name: ldc racing sailboats, england date: ____________________________ signed: name: ______________________ signature: ___________________.