RS SAILING RSCAT 14, Rigging Manual

Page 1: ...Rigging Manual V2 PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

Page 2: ...Components For Cat 14 XL 6 4 1 Assembly Hulls 7 19 4 2 Assembly Mast 20 24 4 3 Assembly Sails 25 33 4 4 Assembly Spinnaker 34 41 4 5 Assembly Foils 42 43 5 Sailing Hints 44 48 6 Maintenance 49 50 7 Wa...

Page 3: ...ase ensure that you have adequate experience before assuming command of the craft If you are unsure RS your RS dealer or your national sailing federation for example the Royal Yachting Association wil...

Page 4: ...o 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...

Page 5: ...nylon washers x 8 Shroud covers x 2 Tramp set x 1 Side tramp ties x 2 6mm x 1860mm batten x 1 6mm x 1500mm batten x 1 8mm x 1330mm batten x 2 Cleat x 2 Shrouds x 2 Forestay x 1 Righting line x1 Top r...

Page 6: ...1 Toestrap ties x2 Forestay line x 1 Downhaul line x 1 Downhaul blocks x 2 Rear tramp ties x 2 Mainsheet blocks x 2 Mainsheet x 1 Com bar x 1 Tiller extension x 1 Foil set x 1 Mainsail x 1 3 1 Compone...

Page 7: ...alyard x 1 Jib sheets x 1 Trapeze wires x 2 Trapeze elastic x 2 3 1 Components List Large 8mm bobble x 2 jib tack jib clew Low friction ring x 1 D12 3mm x 30cm x 2 jib tack jib clew Large spring x1 ma...

Page 8: ...nt chute tie long x 1 Front chute tie medium x 2 Front chute tie short x 2 Spinnaker pole stays x 2 Small rope bobble x 8 6 x spin halyard mouth 1 x spin downhaul 1 x tack line Rear halyard takeaway e...

Page 9: ...7 4 1 Assembly Guide Hulls PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

Page 10: ...Use 17mm spanner Add bolt into outboard hole with two nylon washers and one metal washer Add bolt into outboard hole with one metal and one nylon washer 1 3 DON T TIGHTEN BOLTS UNTIL ALL BEAMS ARE CON...

Page 11: ...pockets on both sides The best way to do this is to tape the end of the rope to the end of the batten and poke through DON T TIGHTEN BOLTS UNTIL ALL BEAMS ARE CONNECTED MAKE SURE JIB EYELETS ARE FACI...

Page 12: ...p Insert the 6mm x 1500mm batten through the end of the beam into the track making sure it goes inside the slot on the tramp You may need to use one of the 8mm battens to push it through MAKE SURE THE...

Page 13: ...en inserted into the track on the front beam h i j MAKE SURE THE TRAMP IS THE RIGHT WAY UP IE THE VELCRO ON THE REAR EDGE IS DOWN MAKE SURE THE BATTEN GOES THROUGH THE ENTIRE POCKET MAKE SURE TRAMP IS...

Page 14: ...then back under beam Pass rope through cringle Pass rope through cleat base making sure cleat is tight to cringle Pass rope over beam and through eyelet then back under beam Pass rope through cringle...

Page 15: ...ties Start from cleat A Through cringle 1 Around 2 Around 1 Around 2 Around 3 12 Through cleat C MAKE SURE BOTH TAILS ARE EQUAL middle of beam end of beam 1 15 3 4 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 A C B 1 5...

Page 16: ...nd 2 Around 1 Around 2 Around 3 12 Through cleat B MAKE SURE BOTH TAILS ARE EQUAL Tie knot 2 in each of the four tails Use a screwdriver or rig tensioner to pull very tight equally D C B middle of bea...

Page 17: ...p with knot 2 Stow the other end in the pocket under the tramp Pass the traveller line through the cleat on the traveller car and through the eyelet on the beam Tie a knot 3 knot in the tail so that t...

Page 18: ...the hole in the front beam endcap Tie knot 3 in the end Repeat on the other side of the boat Replace the endcaps and screws Tie knot 2 in one end of the trapeze elastic This will be for the crew s tra...

Page 19: ...rroring the process from the other side of the boat Feed the end down through the eyelet on the aft face of the beam and down under the tramp Pass the elastic back to the transom and through the cring...

Page 20: ...bly Hulls cc Attach the two wires from the tack ring S and club or the two longest wires from the tack bar XL onto the striker bar shackles Club and S XL bow hole Attach the striker bar making sure it...

Page 21: ...dd the spinnaker cleat using the screws provided You will need to rotate the top of the cleat to access the holes in the base If fitted remove any screws that may restrict 360 rotation Add toestrap ti...

Page 22: ...20 4 2 Assembly Guide Mast PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

Page 23: ...nly Shroud Shroud Forestay TIGHTEN WITH PLIERS Connect rig pack XL SPEC ONLY Tie the spinnaker halyard strop It passes through the shackle on the spinnaker halyard block Add the swivel block to the ha...

Page 24: ...split rings to prevent them from catching on sails d Connect shroud verniers to eye bolt Tighten with pliers Connect the shrouds to the middle hole of the verniers g Connect trapeze wires to elastic...

Page 25: ...ch it using the 6 rivets provided Attaching the Masthead Float The fixed masthead float must be fitted before stepping the mast in the boat Attach the bracket to the masthead float using the four bolt...

Page 26: ...2 Assembly Mast j k One person should lead a trapeze line forward of the bow and pull to maximise tension while the other person ties the forestay Use forestay or trapeze wires to pull mast up DO NOT...

Page 27: ...25 4 3 Assembly Guide Sails PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

Page 28: ...t 3 in one end of the rope and thread the other end through the bottom downhaul block as shown Pass the tail through the top downhaul block as shown Pass the end back through the bottom downhaul block...

Page 29: ...he mast and the hook goes through the tack of the sail g Pass the tail back up to the top block and tie onto the becket with knot 1 Tidy the tails of ropes into the velcro pocket Note the blocks are o...

Page 30: ...top mainsheet block as shown Pass the end back through the top mainsheet block as shown Pass the end back through the top mainsheet block as shown Pass the end back through the bottom mainsheet block...

Page 31: ...insail p The mainsheet should look like this if you have threaded it correctly Note the blocks are orientated 90 out from each other Tie tail of mainsheet to traveller line The bottom block shackles o...

Page 32: ...hoist jib by pulling on halyard 4 3 Assembly Sails Locate jib tack line and plastic bobble Loop the tack line twice through the metal ring which forestay is attached to not shown here add the plastic...

Page 33: ...ring as shown then add the plastic bobble on the end and tie a stopper knot Tie one end of the jib sheet to the becket on top of the port Jib sheet block with knot 2 Take a loop of the clew tie and pa...

Page 34: ...end of the jib sheet through the port jib sheet block Pass the end of the jib sheet across the tramp then through the starboard jib sheet block y Pass the other end through the low friction ring which...

Page 35: ...33 cc Tie the end of the jib sheet to the becket on the starboard jib sheet block 4 3 Assembly Sails bb Pass the end of the jib sheet through the low friction ring on the clew of the jib...

Page 36: ...LOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER Cat 14 XL only Note Rope supplied is sufficient to cater for all sailing circumstances i e single handed sailing on the trapeze to fully crewed sitting on the boat...

Page 37: ...of equal length There are two cringles towards the port side of the tramp just aft of where the chute ends Pass the two ends of the chute tie down through the forward cringle in the tramp and up throu...

Page 38: ...fraying when pushing it through the bobble Shackle downhaul block onto the rope loop which you have formed between the two cringles Attach the spinnaker takeaway block with the elastic onto the rear...

Page 39: ...rt wires from the tack bar through the seam pockets on both sides of the spinnaker chute and attach to pole using the clevis pins and split rings There are four rope hoops and one rope with plastic bo...

Page 40: ...shown here Repeat on the other side Use rope loop A Pass the loop through the tack bar from the rear Pass the rope through the upper cringle in the side of the spinnaker chute Pass the rope loop over...

Page 41: ...end Pass the other end of the rope underneath the spinnaker pole Repeat step 11 12 on the other side Attach the two spinnaker pole stays First fit the t terminal into the pole then lash the inboard en...

Page 42: ...e eye on the top of the striker bar Pass the rope back up and through the loop of knot 2 Remove the slack from the rope and tie off This rope should not be pulled very tight Tie spinnaker retrieval li...

Page 43: ...innaker System Add spinnaker sheet Tidy slack into pocket Rig spinnaker system as shown u v 4 4 Assembly Spinnaker System Note The tack line will need to be shortened to approximately 1m in length fro...

Page 44: ...42 PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER 4 5 Assembly Guide Foils...

Page 45: ...43 4 5 Assembly Foils a b Locking gudgeon Push to release...

Page 46: ...should not be considered as a substitute for an approved course in dinghy sailing In order to build your confidence and familiarise yourself with your new boat we recommend that you choose a fairly qu...

Page 47: ...you leave the beach will ensure that the bow continues to swing away from the direction that the wind is blowing from As soon the water is deep enough make sure that you lower the rudder blade fully...

Page 48: ...itting down on the new side with the tiller extension behind your back When you are settled swap the mainsheet and the tiller extension into the new hands If the boat slows right down and feels lifele...

Page 49: ...oss at the same time as the mainsail comes across As soon as it has been pulled in and filled with wind it should again be immediately eased for maximum efficiency and speed If sailing singlehanded th...

Page 50: ...nsion in the luff by pulling on the main TOP TIP Make sure that you are in plenty of clear water when reefing HINT The jib is a very effective strong wind sail area because it is low down and maintain...

Page 51: ...emoved 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 categorie...

Page 52: ...foil 6 3 Spar Care The mast are aluminium Wash with fresh water as often as possible both inside and out Check all of the riveted fittings on a regular basis for any signs of corrosion or wear 6 4 Sai...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...52 8 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 55: ...53 8 Knots a a b b c Knot 3 Figure of eight Knot 4 Overhand knot Knot 6 Cow hitch Knot 5 Double sheet bend...

Page 56: ...d the main halyard through 3 Tie the main halyard off using a knot on knot 4 Fold the mast head float loosely around the luff of the mainsail 5 Gently feed the mainsail and the mast head float into th...

Page 57: ...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 to...

Page 58: ...n 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 59: ...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 60: ...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 the...

Page 61: ...ents 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 the...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...de 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 S...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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...