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6.2 Foil Care
The foils are made from injection-moulded plastic. They are very strong and
hard wearing, but they will get damaged if run aground hard. Due to the
nature of its construction, a damaged foil can still be used.
If you run aground hard with the daggerboard down, you should check that
the hull has not been punctured at the front or the trailing edge of the
daggerboard case. Special ‘shock absorbing’ pads have been fitted at these
points to reduce the risk of damage, and these can be replaced if damaged.
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 Tera from any
damage caused by the foils.
6.3 Spar Care
The mast and boom 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 Sail Care
The mainsail should be rolled and stored dry, out of direct sunlight. When
using a new sail for the first time, try to avoid extreme conditions as high loads
on new sailcloth can diminish the racing life of the sail.
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