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  • Page 1 Rigging Manual V2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.4 Sail Care 5.5 Fixtures & Fittings 6. WARRANTY 7. GLOSSARY 8. APPENDIX 8.1 Useful Websites & Recommended Reading 8.2 Basic RS Feva Tuning Guide 8.3 RS Feva Gennaker Pole System 8.4 RS Feva Life Cycle 8.5 Three Essential Knots 8.6 RS Feva Logbook...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    RS Feva, in a safe manner. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its safe operation and maintenance.

  • Page 4: Commissioning

    73sq ft 3. Commissioning 3.1 Preparation Your RS Feva 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 Electrician’s Tape You may require other tools later, should you wish to make any setting or tuning adjustments to the boat or the rig.

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    3.2 - Unpacking Having unpacked your RS Feva, you should check that you have all of the items listed below before throwing away any of the packing, as there may be some small items still wrapped. Boat Pack: QUANTITY COMPONENT...
  • Page 6 Customer Fittings Pack: QUANTITY COMPONENT Inglefield Clip Plastic Bobble Nylon Spring Hook 20mm block Single Jam Block and Becket 100mm Dacron Patch. Rope Pack: QUANTITY COMPONENT Mainsheet Main Halyard Downhaul Boom Strop Jib Sheet Jib Halyard Jib Halyard Block...
  • Page 7 S Sail Pack: QUANTITY COMPONENT S Mainsail Club Jib Spinnaker XL Club Sail Pack: QUANTITY COMPONENT XL Mainsail Club Jib Spinnaker XL Race Sail Pack QUANTITY COMPONENT XL Mainsail XL Jib Spinnaker Race Pack...

  • Page 8: Rigging The Mast

    3.3 - Rigging the Mast If you have the and/or Gennaker Pack, please refer to Section 3.9 Rigging the Jib, and Section 3.10 Rigging the Gennaker before stepping the mast the boat. To complete this section, you will need: • The mast top section •...

  • Page 9: Stepping The Mast

    ‘stepped’. 3.4 - Stepping the Mast Mast Gate Pin The mast-gate pin is already fitted to your Feva. The pin has a locking nut on the bottom to prevent it from falling out. To close the mechanism: 1) Push the Pin through the gate from above.
  • Page 10 3.4 - Stepping the Mast • Lay the mast along the boat with the mast foot in the mast well. • Stand the mast up. The mast foot should slide down the mast well and sit comfortably in the mast cup.

  • Page 11: Rigging The Boom

    3.5 - Rigging the Boom To rig the boom, you will need: • The boom • The kicking cascade • The kicker boom strop The standard outhaul will come rigged on the boom, if you have the Race pack, refer to the instructions included within to rig the race outhaul. •...

  • Page 12: The Daggerboard

    3.5 - Rigging the Boom • Finally, thread the end back through the eyelet on the boom, in the opposite direction to the other end, and tie a figure-of-eight knot in the end 3.6 - The Daggerboard To complete this section, you will need: •...

  • Page 13: The Rudder

    3.7 - The Rudder To complete this section, you will require: • The rudder • The rudder stock • The Tiller • The Tiller retaining screw • The Tiller extension • Remove the rudder assembly from the foil pack and locate the components. The self-tapping screw is in a small bag, in with the tiller arm.

  • Page 14: Hoisting The Mainsail

    3.8 - Hoisting the Mainsail To complete this section, you will need: • The mainsail (either the Feva S reefing mainsail, or the Feva XL 3-batten mainsail) • The Inglefield clip • The mainsheet • Take the mainsheet and thread one end through the large block in the centre of the boat.
  • Page 15 3.8 - Hoisting the Mainsail • Thread the mainsheet through the block mainsheet bridle. • Lead the mainsheet back up to the end of the boom, and thread it through the hole in the center of the block on the boom. Tie a single overhand knot in the end of the mainsheet.
  • Page 16 3.8 - Hoisting the Mainsail • When the mainsail is at the top of the mast, lead the halyard tail that you have been pulling around the outside of the shroud, and pull it forward. • Pull the halyard towards the back of the boat, until it locks in the cleat at the top of the mast.
  • Page 17 3.8 - Hoisting the Mainsail Inglefield Clips stop the halyard flopping around when the mainsail hoisted. To lower the mainsail, release the Kicker, outhaul downhaul unclip the two clips, pull the halyard out of the cleat at the top of the mast, and pull the mainsail down.
  • Page 18 3.8 - Hoisting the Mainsail Thread the other end of the downhaul up through the gooseneck mast collar, on the port-hand side of the mast. • Pass the end of the downhaul through the bottom eyelet in the tack of the mainsail, and through the cleat on the starboard...
  • Page 19 3.9 - Rigging the To complete this section, you will need: • 1 x Feva • 2 x Feva shrouds • 1 x shroud shackle • 1 x jib halyard block • 1 x jib halyard • 1 x jib sheet •...

  • Page 20: Rigging The Jib

    3.9 - Rigging the • Thread the other end of the jib halyard block tie through the metal loop at the top of the jib halyard block, pulling the excess through until the block is next to the knot. • Thread the free end of the jib halyard block tie through the shroud...
  • Page 21 A good setting to start with is with the pin in the third hole down on the shroud adjuster plate. HINT The mast on the RS Feva is supported at deck level by the mast gate and the foredeck. The shrouds...
  • Page 22 Note: Instead of a rope loop, the RS Feva Race has a metal eye at the head. Tie the jib halyard to this in the same way.
  • Page 23 3.9 - Rigging the To attach the sheet, either: • Thread the jib sheet through the middle of the three holes on the clew plate. • Pull the sheet through until there is an equal amount either side of the sail. •...

  • Page 24: Rigging The Gennaker

    • 1 x gennaker downhaul bobble HINT Your RS Feva will arrive with the gennaker halyard and bowsprit already rigged. There is no need to unthread the halyard from under the foredeck when you are rigging the gennaker. Should the...
  • Page 25 3.10 - Rigging the Gennaker TOP TIP Make sure that the gennaker halyard and the downhaul line are on opposite sides of the mast. • Unroll the gennaker. • Take the tack line that emerges from the end of the bowsprit and tie it to the tack of the gennaker, using a bowline.
  • Page 26 3.10 - Rigging the Gennaker • With the gennaker on the port-hand side of the boat, pass the end of the gennaker downhaul through the small eyelet in the centre of the gennaker, from the inside to outside. • Run the gennaker downhaul line up the outside of the gennaker.
  • Page 27 3.10 - Rigging the Gennaker • With the gennaker on the port side of the boat, thread one end of the gennaker sheet through the block by the port-side shroud adjuster plate. • Take the other end of the gennaker sheet, pass it around the front of the jib, and into the block...

  • Page 28: Completion

    3.11 - Completion Now you are almost ready to go Feva sailing. All that is left to do is: • Fit the rudder to the back of the boat • Tidy the halyards away • Check that all knots and shackles are tied securely •...

  • Page 29: Sailing Hints

    Rigging Guide 4. Sailing Hints PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 30: Introduction

    4.1 - Introduction The RS Feva is a very rewarding boat to sail – to fully appreciate its handling, you should be comfortable with the basic techniques of sailing small boats. If you lack confidence or feel that a refresher is in order, there are many approved sailing schools which use the RS Feva.

  • Page 31: Sailing Close-Hauled And Tacking

    When sailing close-hauled, or as close as possible to the wind, it is important to get the boom as near as possible to the centreline, especially when sailing the RS Feva XL with mainsail and jib. The kicking strap should be firmly tensioned for upwind work. To pull it on, quickly put the boat head to wind.

  • Page 32: Sailing Downwind And Gybing

    4.5 - Sailing Downwind and Gybing When sailing downwind, both sails should be let out as far as possible. Single- handed sailors should adopt a relaxing, reclined pose astride the thwart area, leaning back against the side deck. To gybe, pull the tiller towards you and, as the boat starts to turn, step across the cockpit facing forward.
  • Page 33 4.6 - Using the Gennaker Gybing with the gennaker is fairly straightforward. Like the jib, it should be pulled across 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.

  • Page 34: Reefing

    Try slab reefing first – it’s more fun for the crew! Round-Mast Furling This method of reefing is applicable to the RS Feva S mainsail, when sailed without a jib. • Detach the clew of the sail from the clew hook.
  • Page 35 • Re-attach the clew of the mainsail to the clew outhaul hook, and re-tension the outhaul. • Re-attach the kicking cascade and tension to suit. The number of turns of the mast will determine the degree to which you reduce the power in the rig.
  • Page 36 Slab Reefing This method of reefing is applicable to the RS Feva S mainsail, when sailed with the jib. • Release the downhaul line out of the cleat. • Ease the kicking cascade. • Ease the main halyard about 7 centimetres.
  • Page 37 • Roll up the excess mainsail and tie it to the boom. We recommend using a loop of elastic attached to a plastic hook. • Re-apply tension to the main halyard, as required. • Re-apply tension to the kicking cascade. •...

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Rigging Guide 5. Maintenance PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 39: Boat Care

    RS Racing staff; however, the repair will never be invisible, due to the nature of the material. The joy of owning an RS Feva is that it is very hard wearing, and any dents and scratches it receives will not affect the structural integrity of the hull.

  • Page 40: Foil Care

    If you are going to trail your boat frequently, you may wish to invest in some RS Racing padded rudder bags. These will protect your RS Feva from any damage caused by the foils. 5.2 Spar Care...

  • Page 41: Fixtures & Fittings

    5.5 Fixtures and Fittings All of the fixtures and fittings have been designed for a specific purpose in the boat. These items may break when placed under any unnecessary load, or when used for a different function to their intended purpose. To ensure optimum performance, wash the fixtures and fittings with fresh water regularly, checking shackles, bolts, etc.

  • Page 42: Warranty

    6. Warranty claims shall be made to RS Sailing as soon as practicable and, in any event, within 28 days upon discovery of a defect. No repairs under warranty are to be undertaken without written approval of RS Sailing.

  • Page 43: Glossary

    7 - Glossary At the back Anchor Line Rope that attaches the anchor to the boat Astern Behind the boat Asymmetric Gennaker flown from a retractable pole at the bow Back To ‘back the sail’; allowing the wind to fill the back of the sail Bailer A bucket or other container used for bailing water Batten...
  • Page 44 Buoy Floating object attached to the bottom of sea – used variously for navigation,mooring, and to mark out a race course Buoyancy Aid Helps you to stay afloat if you fall in the water Buoyancy Compartment Water-tight compartment in the hull that maintains buoyancy Burgee Small flag at the top of the mast to show wind direction Capsize...
  • Page 45 Draught The depth of the vessel below the surface Ease To ‘ease sheets’ means to let the sail out gently Fairlead A pulley block used to guide a rope to avoid chafing Foils The daggerboard and the rudder Foot The bottom edge of a sail Fore Towards the front of the boat Forestay...
  • Page 46 ‘Head to Wind’ To point the bow in the direction that the wind is blowing from, causing the sails to flap ‘Heave to’ To stop the boat by easing the main sheet and backing the jib Heel A boat ‘heels’ when it leans over due to the sideways force of the wind Helm/Helmsman The person who steers the boat, or another name for the tiller...
  • Page 47 Latitude Imaginary lines running parallel round the globe from east to west. They help you measure position and distance on a chart. Leech The back edge of the sail Leeward The part of the boat furthest away from the direction in which the wind is blowing Leeway The amount of sideways drift caused by the wind...
  • Page 48 Mast Lower Section The bottom section of a two-piece mast Mast Step The fitting on the deck that the mast fits into Mast Top Section The top section of a two-piece mast Meteorology The study of weather forecasting Moor To tie the boat to a fixed object Mylar A brand of strong, thin, polyester film used to make racing sails National Sailing Federation Body that governs sailing in a nation.
  • Page 49 Reef To make the sails smaller in strong winds Retaining Pin On a trolley, to hold the launching trolley to the road base Road Base A trolley that you place your boat and launching trolley upon to trail behind a vehicle Rowlocks U shaped fittings that fix onto the gunwale and holds your oars in position while rowing...
  • Page 50 Slider Sliding fitting on the boom to which the gnav bar is attached Soundings The numbers on a chart showing depth Spars The poles, usually carbon or aluminium, to which the sail is attached Spreaders Metal fittings attached to the mast which hold the shrouds out Spring Tide The tides with the biggest range and strongest currents Starboard.
  • Page 51 ‘Under Weigh’ A term derived from the act of ‘weighing’ anchor, meaning to be in motion Upwind To sail against the direction in which the wind is blowing Wetsuit Neoprene sailing suit designed to keep you warm when wet Windward The part of the boat closest to the direction in which the wind is blowing...

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