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ModelRS800
Length4.8m1.89m beam
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RS800 is a twin wire skiff designed for a wide range of sailors including men, women, and youth. It offers minimal weight and hull drag allowing a moderately sized rig that develops incredible speeds with manageable loads. Performance equalization ensures competitive racing among mixed teams and promotes a vibrant skiff racing community.
Features include:
- High-performance racing with user-friendly handling
- Performance Equalisation System that levels competition between big and small sailors
- Long, narrow hull on the waterline to reduce drag, with flared topsides for buoyancy and forgiving handling
- Cockpit designed for secure steering and easy maneuvering
- Large gennaker chute for quick hoists with reduced loads
- Extremely light hull weight of 62 kg, with total sailing weight of 110 kg
- Built using strong RS epoxy foam sandwich technology for durability
- Efficient low-dragon daggerboard and lifting rudder
- Light carbon composite mast and Mylar laminate sails for excellent gust response and visibility
- Self-tacking jib and asymmetric gennaker designed for ease of handling and performance
- Performance equalized racing system based on weight and leverage measurements
- Accessories including Harken fittings, wing bars, covers, launching trolley, trailer base, padded bags, carbon tiller extension, foot loops, race rope pack and more
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeRS Sailing
ModelRS800
Dimensions
Length overall4.8m
Beam1.89m
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