RS SAILING RS Zest, Rigging Manual

Page 1: ...Rigging Manual V1 PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING MANUAL IN THE CORRECT ORDER...

Page 2: ...10 Downhaul 15 3 11 Outhaul 15 3 12 Rigging the Mainsheet 15 17 3 13 Rigging the Jib 18 19 3 14 Rudder 20 21 3 15 Centreboard 22 4 Sailing Hints 23 27 4 1 Introduction 25 4 2 Launching 25 4 3 Leaving...

Page 3: ...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 p...

Page 4: ...2 2 Technical Data Length Overall LOA 3 59m Beam 1 47m Sailing Weight 60kg RS Zest Mainsail 6 9m2 Max Weight of Sailor 100 kg Designer Jo Richards and RS Sailing...

Page 5: ...3 3 Comissioning PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING MANUAL IN THE CORRECT ORDER...

Page 6: ...ny of the packing as there may be some small items still wrapped Quantity Hull Rudder Tiller extension Bottom mast section Top mast section 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 boom 3 3a Boat Pack Contents Fwd toestrap...

Page 7: ...tomer Pack Contents 3 3c Jib Pack Contents Optional Jib 1 Jib sheet Jib halyard Jib tack hook 1 1 1 2 Jib cleat fairlead and screws Mainsheet Dagger board retainer Dagger board retainer hook Mainsheet...

Page 8: ...nscrew one end of the plastic toestrap fitting on the centreboard case just in front of the thwart Rotate the fitting to allow you to slip the webbing loop on the aft end of the toestrap over the fitt...

Page 9: ...ough the hole in the cross shaped plastic fitting on one side of the cockpit Pass the elastic though the hole in the webbing below the toestrap buckle and through the fitting on the opposite side of t...

Page 10: ...on the front end of the toestrap over the fitting Rotate the fitting back into place and replace the screw 3 4b Adding the Aft Toestrap a b Locate the aft toestrap Unscrew one end of the plastic toes...

Page 11: ...t toestrap elastic and tie knot 3 in one end Pass the other end upwards through the gap behind the top gudgeon on the transom Pass the end aft agin and back through the gap behind the gudgeon this tim...

Page 12: ...inst elastic in the pocket Push the batten into the pocket until it goes under the flap on the leech You will need to overcome the resistance of the elastic To remove push against the elastic until th...

Page 13: ...m the jib pack Thread one end of the jib halyard through the metal ring half way up the front of the mast and pull it through so that you have two equal tails by the gooseneck Secure the jib halyard t...

Page 14: ...VAN HET OVERHEAD WOONT BEVOR SIE DEN MAST AUFNEHMEN BERPR FEN SIE DASS SIE NICHT IN DER UMGEBUNG VON ELEKTRIZIT TSKABELN SIND AVANT DE RAMASSER LE M T V RIFIEZ QUE VOUS N TES PAS PROXIMIT DES C BLES...

Page 15: ...ocks shut In order to open the mast gate you must push the yellow button to release the lock a 3 8 Rigging the Vang Kicking Strap Thread the kicking strap boom tie through the eye of the block Locate...

Page 16: ...Thread the kicking strap boom tie through the eye on the boom and tie it off Clip the hook on the bottom block of the kicker cascade onto the eye on the mast just above the mast gate Take the boom and...

Page 17: ...the sail sleeve then back through the cleat a a a 3 10 Downhaul 3 11 Outhaul 3 12 Rigging the Mainsheet The outhaul comes already attached to the boom Hook the outhaul onto the clew pull tight and cle...

Page 18: ...locks already attached to the boom Take the free end of the mainsheet and pass it forwards through the front block on the boom Pass the end back down and through the block on the bridle which you adde...

Page 19: ...furthest from the mast Make sure you pass the rope through the ratchet block in the correct direction There is an arrow on the block to show this Pass the end down through the mainsheet block in the...

Page 20: ...the jib Tie one end of the jib halyard onto the loop of rope sewn into the head of the jib using knot 1 3 13 Rigging the Jib Before the jib can be rigged for the first time the jib cleats and fairlea...

Page 21: ...jib up and secure the jib halyard in the cleat on the port side of the mast below the gooseneck d 3 13 Rigging the Jib Only apply enough halyard tension to prevent the front of the jib from sagging wh...

Page 22: ...der pack you will find the rudder tiller tiller extension and two small flathead screws Insert the tiller into the stock Line up the holes making sure that the tiller extension joint is on the top of...

Page 23: ...Pull towards you into the boat until the blade reaches it s maximum up position 3 Push the tiller gently down to hook over the top of the stock To put the rudder down 1 Lift the tiller slightly to un...

Page 24: ...22 3 15 Centreboard a There is a hook attached to the toestrap fitting on the front of the thwart This hooks onto the centreboard handle when the centreboard is in the fully down position...

Page 25: ...23 4 Sailing Hints PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING MANUAL IN THE CORRECT ORDER...

Page 26: ...nd pushing it aft The centreboard can be lowered once the water is deep enough It is normally best to leave the kicking strap loose while launching pulling it on as appropriate once you are sailing TO...

Page 27: ...ew holds the boat The helm should put a little centreboard down move back to their normal position and pull gently on the rudder downhaul to lower some of the rudder blade Then s he may instruct the c...

Page 28: ...hands If the boat slows right down and feels lifeless when close hauled you could be sailing too close to the wind Ease the mainsheet and bear off away from the wind for a while to get the boat going...

Page 29: ...leat on the boom and pulling extra line through Twist the mast so that the sail wraps around it until you reach the appropriate size of sail Re attach the kicking strap to the eye at the bottom of the...

Page 30: ...28 5 Optional Accessories PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING MANUAL IN THE CORRECT ORDER...

Page 31: ...29 5 1 Fitting the Jib Cleats and Fairleads a b Remove and dispose of the plastic plugs from the inserts Add the jib cleats and fairleads Make sure the cleat opens towards you Do not overtighten...

Page 32: ...t position with the paddle over the side and the handle over the cockpit you will feel the oar lock into place The oar will not pull out To release the oar reverse the procedure Before using the oars...

Page 33: ...31 6 Maintenance PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING MANUAL IN THE CORRECT ORDER...

Page 34: ...n be removed with a light detergent such as washing up liquid Always test cleaning products on a small inconspicuous part of the deck before applying to the whole boat Hull damage falls into three cat...

Page 35: ...ned in any way try to remove it using a light detergent and warm water DO NOT attempt to launder the sail yourself A sail can be temporarily repaired using a self adhesive cloth tape such as Dacron or...

Page 36: ...34 7 Knots a a b c d e b Knot 1 Knot 1 Knot on knot Knot 2 Bowline Knot 4 Knot 2 Knot 5 Knot 3 Knot 6...

Page 37: ...35 a a b b c Knot 3 Figure of eight Knot 4 Overhand knot Knot 6 Cow hitch Knot 5 Double sheet bend 7 Knots...

Page 38: ...ritten 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...

Page 39: ...e wind on the beam means that 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 Force 1 t...

Page 40: ...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 to...

Page 41: ...nd 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 Gnav B...

Page 42: ...Hull The hollow lower most part of the boat floating partially submerged and supporting the rest of the boat I Into the Wind To point the bow in the direction that the wind is blowing from causing th...

Page 43: ...ments 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 th...

Page 44: ...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 engine...

Page 45: ...ade 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 emergency...

Page 46: ...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 between...

Page 47: ...nchor 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 closest...