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LDC Racing Saliboats RS700 Owner's Manual

Summary of RS700

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    1 owner’s manual ldc racing sailboats, trafalgar close, chandlers ford. Eastleigh so53 4bw, england tel. +44 (0)23 8027 4500 fax. +44 (0)23 8027 4800

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    2 contents 1. Introduction 2. Specifications and drawings 3. Safety information 3.1 design category 3.2 loading 3.3 safety equipment 3.4 capsize recovery 3.5 air tank 3.6 man overboard prevention and recovery 3.7 use of an outboard engine 3.8 towing, anchoring, mooring and trailing 4. Commissioning ...

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    3 7. Maintenance 7.1 boat care 7.2 foil care 7.3 spar care 7.4 sail care 8. Warranty.

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    4 1. Introduction congratulations on the purchase of your new rs 700 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 rs700 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. It is a li...

  • Page 5: Directive 94/25/ce

    5 ec declaration of conformity to directive 94/25/ce i declare that the craft described as: rs700 bearing the hull identification number: g b l d c 7 0 conforms to eu recreational craft directive 94/25/ec annex 1 – sections 3.2 & 3.3 and annex 6 – module aa eu notified body: no. 0808 (irish sailing ...

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    6 2. Specifications and drawings identification. Your rs 700 can be identified by two numbers, one is the sail number and the other is the hull identification number. The sail number is the number by which you register your rs 700 with insurance companies, the class association and also when you sig...

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    7 3. Safety information 3.1 design category. The rs 700 is a design category c boat. The definition of this category is: • design category: c – ‘inshore’ • description of use: designed for voyages in costal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers. • wind force: up to, and including beaufort ...

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    8 3.3 safety equipment. It is your responsibility to ensure that all necessary safe ty equipment is obtained for the type of sailing you are participating in and it is readily accessible on board while the boat is in operation. 3.4 capsize recovery. The capsize is an inevitable part of dinghy sailin...

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    9 both of the following methods will take some practice to enable you to right your rs 700 quickly and effectively, but they are proven methods to enable you to continue sailing after a capsize. Rig pointing downwind. You should be on the daggerboard, with the asymmetric spinnaker dropped, with the ...

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    10 should the boat capsize again, simply climb over on to the daggerboard and follow the procedure for the rig pointing downwind . 3.5 air tank. The rs 700 is equipped with a sealed buoyancy compartment just in case of capsize or swamping. The buoyancy compartment is formed by the hull and deck moul...

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    11 crew overboard recovery. The rs 700 is designed to be sailed with one person. However, it can accommodate two members of crew. If sailing alone it is recommended that you ensure adequate safety cover is in attendance before launching. Should you fall overboard, whilst sailing alone, the boat will...

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    12 • secure the towing line around the base of the mast. If the mast has failed, secure the line around the inboard end of both forward wing tubes. • fully raise or remove the daggerboard. • stay at the tiller. In the event of rudder loss, sit well aft. Anchoring. The rs 700 is not designed or equip...

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    13 • tie the boat down to the trailer at the bow and across the middle. You only need to apply sufficient tension to hold the boat in contact with the trolley supports. Use padding material where any straps touch the deck. It is always a good idea to tie the boat down when it is left in the dinghy c...

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    14 4. Commissioning 4.1 preparation. Your rs 700 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. • pvc (electricians) tape. • dry lubricant spray (mclube or similar). • rig tension gau...

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    15 • put the wing pins through the holes in the transverse wing bars and loop the elastic retainer over the end of the pins. • secure the velcro strap tightly around the wing bar and forward wing cup. Rack settings table - rs 700 basic body weight setting hole setting beam lead requirement no. 4 2.3...

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    16 before you step the mast, check that the main halyard and asymmetric spinnaker halyard ends are at the base of the mast, to enable the sails to be hoisted. You should be able to step your rs 700 mast single-handed in any conditions, though it may take a little practice. If you do feel unsure, ask...

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    17 • adjust the lowers to suit the mast rake and rig tension. Figure 4.1 hint the lower shrouds should hold the mast so that the lower portion below the spreaders has some pre-bend in light and strong winds, but with a smaller amount of bend (certainly not inverted) in medium conditions. N.B. The fi...

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    18 the boom fits onto the gooseneck pin on the mast. Simply align the pin with the hole in the end of the boom and push in. At first it may seem a little tight, but this will become easier with time. 4.5 hoisting sails. Rigging the asymmetric spinnaker. • tie the tack of the sail to the tack line th...

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    19 • unroll the mainsail in the boat and slide the clew strap over the end of the boom. Feed the outhaul through the clew eye of the sail and hook the knot under the cutout at the end of the boom. • tie the main halyard to the head of the sail. • thread the cunningham line through the lower clew cri...

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    20 if you wish to sail with the daggerboard vertical (less mast rake), attach the aft shock cord to the rope handle. If you are sailing with more mast rake you will have to sail with the daggerboard raked, to do this attach the front shock cord and clip (see figure 4.2). Figure 4.2.

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    21 5. Sailing hints 5.1 introduction. The rs 700 is a performance skiff – it will feel different to sail compared to many other boats. It will be a challenge to learn to sail the boat to its full potential, let alone handling the asymmetric spinnaker. Therefore, you will find it a lot more enjoyable...

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    22 • stand up and face forwards, place the tiller extension down on the new windward deck, sit down on the new side and then change hands. Facing forwards all the time enables you to stay in control of where you are going. • be prepared to ease the mainsheet enough as the boat comes on to the new ta...

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    23 • whilst broad reaching, as you now are, pick up the windward sheet with your front hand and pull it in, so that as you bear off more to initiate the gybe, the spinnaker is slightly hooked to windward at the clew. It should still be filling normally and helping to speed the boat into the gybe. • ...

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    24 • as soon as you feel comfortable, grab the starboard pump handle and pull on it as firmly and as fast as the elastic will allow. • as the spinnaker reaches the top of the hoist, you will need to bear off a little more. Reach in to the boat to release the elastic halyard take up (see figure 5.2) ...

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    25 figure 5.2 5.6 dropping the spinnaker. Bear off again and ease the mainsheet exactly as you would for a gybe. • come in to sit/kneel on the sidedeck or wing. • when your are comfortable, reach in to grab the port pump handle, and pull one long pump to take up the slack in the downhaul and tension...

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    26 5.7 very light winds. As with all skiffs, in sub planing conditions it pays to keep your weight well forward in the boat and keep your movements to a minimum. And enjoy yourself!.

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    27 6 tuning guide 6.1 rig tension. As a pre-requisite, all boats should be set up with a degree of pre-bend in the mast – 50-60mm as a minimum to ensure the sail sets acceptably in light winds. Beyond that, all the settings are dependant upon your weight or the conditions. All you can do is rig up w...

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    28 6.2 cunningham. Increasing the cunningham tension progressively bends the mast, flattens the sail and opens the leech. In lighter airs, keep it fairly slack and progressively increase the tension up the wind range. Extreme tension should blade the upper leech out flat in very strong winds. 6.3 va...

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    29 7. Maintenance 7.1 boat care. The rs 700 is made using an epoxy frp and foam sandwich laminate. This is stiff and light, but will dent if subjected to point loading. The boat should be supported ashore on a recognised rs trolley and care must be taken with the trapeze harness hooks when capsized....

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    30 caution – if the damage is close to a heavily loaded point then a close examination should be made to ensure joints and laminate are fit for the prevailing conditions. Get the damage professionally repaired as soon as possible. • small – chips, scratching. This type of damage is not boat threaten...

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    31 7.4 sail care. The main should be rolled and stored dry, out of direct sunlight. Dry the spinnaker, fold it and store it in its bag. When using a new sail for the first time, try to avoid extreme conditions because high loads on new sailcloth can diminish the racing life of the sail. If your sail...

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    32 8 warranty 1. This warranty is given in addition to all rights given by statute or otherwise. 2. Ldc racing sailboats warrants all boats and component parts manufactured by it to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and circumstances, and the exercise of prudent seam...

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    33 additions figure 1.3 • feed the outhaul line through the bullseye by the tack bar. • tie a bowline in the end – a length of 80mm. • tie the tackline on to the deck eye on the front face of the mast plinth, so the bowsprit is fully out and the tackline is tight. Figure 1.4 • with the tackline tied...

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    34 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 ...