RS LDC 2000, Rigging Manual

Page 1: ...1 LDC 2000 Rigging Guide...

Page 2: ...ng the Boom 3 7 The Jib 3 8 The Rudder 3 9 The Mainsail 3 10 The Gennaker 3 11 Completion 4 SAILING HINTS 4 1 Introduction 4 2 Launching 4 3 Leaving the beach 5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 Boat Care 5 2 Foil Care...

Page 3: ...n please refer to the Owners Manual provided with the boat 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 y...

Page 4: ...4 2 LDC 2000 TECHNICAL DATA Length Overall LOA 4 44 m 14 7 Beam 1 77 m 5 9 Hull Weight 130 kg 275 lb Mainsail 8 66 m 93 2ft Jib 3 04 m 32 72ft Gennnaker 10 12 m 108 93ft...

Page 5: ...t 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 3 2 Unpacking Having...

Page 6: ...6 Hull Mast Boom Mainsail Rope pack Sail Numbers Owner s Manual Rudder Assembly Sail Numbers Owner s manaul Jib Sheet Spini Sheet Mainsheet...

Page 7: ...preaders will result in strange sailing characteristics and may even result in failure of the mast 1 Carefully unpack the spreaders from the top of the mast being sure not to damage or lose any of the...

Page 8: ...ding to the table and the Selden Instructions page 6 Finally tape up all the securing pins and rings both inboard and outboard to prevent them from being damaged or from damaging the gennaker 7 If a t...

Page 9: ...r end see diagram above To find out which position is required for your mast please see the table below To attach the shroud slacken the end screw rotate the end clamp if necessary then insert the shr...

Page 10: ...p and the bolt at the back Picture 3 3 The Mast Step and Foot Picture 3 4 The Mast Foot Correctly Located WARNING Before stepping the mast check that you are not in the vicinity of overhead power cabl...

Page 11: ...p is free from any blocks or rope that will prevent the foot engaging with the step 3 Remove the pins from the shroud verniers and put in a safe place close to hand 4 The stronger of the two people sh...

Page 12: ...cockpit side of the spreaders 3 Remove the Spinnaker ratchets and their shackle from the shroud U bolt REMEMBER If the wind is blowing there will be a lot of pressure at the top of the mast making it...

Page 13: ...Trapeze pack to the Shroud U bolt Make sure the lower shroud is attached before inserting the pin and tighten 6 Reattach the spinnaker sheet ratchet to the new Bow shackle 7 Locate the two pieces of e...

Page 14: ...ze ring to the elastic Pass the loop through the eye at bottom of the block 10 Loop the elastic over the metal trapeze ring and pull tight 11 Tie two stopper knots in the tail of the adjusting rope ap...

Page 15: ...front of the mast just above the boom 13 Do not pull the lover shrouds tight until the jib has been hoisted and the rig tension applied 3 5 Rigging the Boom 1 Unpack the boom 2 Attach the boom to the...

Page 16: ...nd tie the mainsheet onto the Becket of the block on the mainsheet bridal 6 Pass the mainsheet through the blocks and ratchet as shown The rope passes through the block in the direction of the arrow a...

Page 17: ...ling unit is fully charged Unroll the jib and connect the tack of the sail to the shackle attached to the lower furling unit on the tack bar 2 The top furling unit is attached to the wire end of the j...

Page 18: ...g that it is in the cleat properly You should pull enough tension into the rig so that the shrouds feel firm to the touch 6 Find the middle of the jib sheet and pass it through the clew of the jib and...

Page 19: ...ends of the sheet through the jib cleats on either side of the boat and join the two ends as shown 8 Tidy away the halyard into the pocket on the Gennaker sock 9 Furl the jib away by pulling on the fu...

Page 20: ...in the boat with the luff a bolt rope sewn into the leading edge closest to the mast and the leach towards the transom 2 Check the battens are correctly located and tight in their pockets 3 Position t...

Page 21: ...will extend the life of the mainsail Note When hoisting DO NOT place the rope in the cleat This will burn the cleat out very quickly Only place the rope in the cleat when pausing for time or the sail...

Page 22: ...Tie a simple half hitch in the end and secure it under the slot in the boom end casting 11 Pass the tail of the Cunningham system through the lowest mainsail cringle 12 Tie a half hitch in the end of...

Page 23: ...Remove the outhaul from the mainsail tack cringle 3 Remove the mainsail clew slug slider from the boom track 4 Lower the mainsail until the upper reefing tack cringle is 100mm above the gooseneck 5 R...

Page 24: ...24 8 Thread the Cunningham through the luff cringles and re locate the knot in the track under the gooseneck 9 Pull on the main halyard to apply tension to the Mainsail luff as required...

Page 25: ...he spinnaker Halyard exits the base of the mast on the Starboard side Pass it the through the turning block located next to the mast foot 2 Lift the spinnaker sock and pass the rope through the floati...

Page 26: ...r chute using a batten or tiller extension 6 From the front of the spinnaker chute take the halyard and secure it to the tack bar 7 Find the top Head of the gennaker and tie the uphaul end of the Spin...

Page 27: ...ul patch using a bowline 11 Find the Clew of the sail and secure the spinnaker sheets 12 Pass the free end of the sheets either side of the jib luff and through the spinnaker sheet ratchets on either...

Page 28: ...ed around the front of the jib and not tangled with the halyard 15 To drop pull the slack out of the downhaul by pulling from behind the block located at the rear of the sock Un cleat the halyard and...

Page 29: ...With the sails fully hoisted attach the rudder to the transom The boat should be wheeled into the water keeping it head to wind as far as possible If you have a crew s he can hold the boat head to win...

Page 30: ...are away For the best performance you should ensure that you and your crew position yourselves so that the boat is sailing through the water as flat as possible Watch the trim fore and aft and the hee...

Page 31: ...f is not a problem The problem starts when moisture is trapped for any length of time Therefore it is very important to store the boat properly ashore Keep your dinghy drained and well ventilated Ensu...

Page 32: ...pe of damage is not boat threatening 5 2 Foil Care RS Sailing 2000 Rudder blades are manufactured from Maintenance Foils should be rinsed with fresh water after use The centreboard is made from Epoxy...

Page 33: ...ily repaired using a self adhesive cloth tape such as Dacron or Mylar The sail should be returned to a sail maker for a professional repair Check for wear and tear especially around the batten pockets...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...used for sail control lines Boom The spar at the bottom edge of sail Bow The front of the boat Bowline A useful and reliable knot with a loop in it Bow Snubber The part of the trolley that the bow re...

Page 36: ...ail Downwind To sail in the direction that the wind is blowing Drain Hole A hole in the hull from which trapped water can be drained F Foils The dagger board and the rudder Foot The bottom edge of a s...

Page 37: ...int the bow in the direction that the wind is blowing from causing the sails to flap I Into the Wind To point the bow in the direction that the wind is blowing from causing the sails to flap Inversion...

Page 38: ...e mainsheet is attached Mast The spar that the sails are hoisted up Mast Foot The bottom of the mast Mast Step The fitting on the deck that the mast fits into Mylar A brand of strong thin polyester fi...

Page 39: ...taches to the rudder pintle Run To run with the wind or to sail in the direction that the wind is blowing S Sail Number The unique number allocated to a boat displayed on the sail when racing Shackle...

Page 40: ...steer the boat Tiller Extension A pole attached to the tiller to extend its reach usually used when hiking Toe Straps The straps to tuck your feet under when you lean out to balance the boat Top Furli...

Page 41: ...905 10 7 RYA Advanced Sailing Handbook ISBN 1 905104 05 07 RYA National Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook ISBN 0 901501 45 RYA Start Sailing Beginner s Handbook ISBN 0 901501 82 4 Royal Yachting Ass...

Page 42: ...he hole as a way of remembering how to tie a bowline Take the end of the piece of rope and assess how big a loop you require Make a small loop in the rope Take the tail and lead it up through the loop...

Page 43: ...e binds on the original overhand knot Figure of Eight The figure of eight knot is used as a stopper knot preventing ropes from slipping through fittings Like the bowline the figure of eight knot untie...

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