The following is a step by step guide to rigging the boat for the first time and some general advice on sailing your new rs 200. Rain and sun rs200 dinghy covers are manufactured in heavy duty, high grade, u. Selection of parts for the rs200 sailing dinghy, from covers to fittings. Fold vang strop, leaving one half 200mm longer than the other. And were a passionate bunch who love racing our rss.
If i was ever in the market for a modern design hiking boat the rs ticks a lot of the boxes for getting it right. The clive everest and rs developed singlehander has a choice of two rigs it is supplied with only one and on the madforsailing test we used the larger b rig. Keeping an automobile in the best possible condition is every riders priority. October 9, 2019 rs400 21 for sale immaculate boat, no expense spared, fully reroped and new slot gasket prior to 2019 season and used twice since. Upwind sail area to displacementi the ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boats. The capsize is an inevitable part of dinghy sailing and the rs 200 is no exception. Rs200 hugely successful modern doublehanded racing class. Rs 100 find out more about the rs 100 or search the boat finder and dinghy database to find a suitable dinghy for your needs. Database contains 2 rs sailing rs zest manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Hints and tips rs 200 team rooster tuning guide practice rigging rs200 sailing tuning. We have 1 polar electro rs200 manual available for free pdf download. With our training sails our aim is to get as close as possible to the class supplied sails. Nov 17, 2009 15th november 2009 race 2 on board footage roll gybing. She was built by rs sailing united kingdom and made of sandwich pvc fiberglass with kevlar reinforcements.
We are confident that you will have many hours of great sailing and racing in this truly excellent. Refer to the owners manual for easy access to your vehicle information, maintenance and riding guidelines. Rain and sun rs200 covers are tailored for an accurate fit. Original rs aero sailing dinghy, good condition, as shown in photos. The 1981 yamaha rs 200 and all other motorcycles made 18942020. For more information on the new rs 400 flat cover or the other accessories that we do, please contact. If you would like to participate, you can visit the project page, where you can join the project and see a list of open tasks. View and download rs racing rs200 owners manual online. Like the rs200, its a product of the partnership between ldc and phil morrison, sharing many of the design features of the smaller boat but this is more the beast for bigger people. The rs sailing association australia is the australian community and governing body for all rs classes sailing and racing in australia. Rs 200 rs 200 for sale buy rs 200 west coast sailing. Let west coast sailing help you find the right sailboat. Rs200 dinghy covers can be purchased in a wide variety of material and colours from acrylic canvas, cotton duck canvas, pvc polyester, pu coated polyester and nylon. Featuring national champion james peters, the rs200 dvd covers boat set up, boat handling, trim, heavy and light airs technique with input from other experts in the fleet too.
The first newlook rs200 was a popular attraction on the rs stand at the recent rya suzuki dinghy show. The rs300 in my opinion is a super boat to sail, but i think rs were somewhat optimistic in thinking it would end up as a truly mass market boat. Mind you it was designed and introduced in the days when people still thought performance was a route into popularity. The rs quest sits between the rs feva and rs vision in the rs range and responds to the need for a modern dinghy of this size big enough for an instructor and 2 or 3 pupils perfect for mom or dad and youngsters small enough to easily handle afloat and. The rs 200 rewards finesse rather than physique to allow couples or young teams to share the action. Rs200 msds the uks northern rs dealer for boats and spares. In order to get the most enjoyment from your boat and maintain it in top condition, please read this manual carefully. The sail areas of the three rs aero rigs are 93, 77 and 54 sq ft. For more information on the new rs 400 flat cover or the other accessories that we do, please contact chris gould on 07910291507 or through the contact form. Rs200 covers rs200 dinghy covers and rs200 boat covers. Whilst your rs boat has been carefully prepared, it is important that new owners should. All are towable with no speed or distance limits when equipped with a manual transmission.
It has a lightweight polyester grp with coremat hull construction. Sailing basics a sailboats course is the direction it is heading. The capsize is an inevitable part of dinghy sailing and the rs 200 is no. Rs200 dinghy covers for prices and online shop click here.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new rs sailing dinghy and thank you for. This group is for anyone helming or crewing, or wishing to make themselves available for. We aim to do this by designing our sails to be the same size and shape and we even go as far as to use cloth as close as possible. This manual will not instruct you in boating safety or seamanship. We are a highly active class association, run by sailors for sailors with fantastic professional support to make our lives easier. Perfect for moderate weight teams, its a winner with mixed crews, young sailors and family teams at clubs, championships and on the rs racing circuit. Strict onedesign rules keep the competition tight and the budget in control. All necessary fastenings, including release buckles webbing nylon quick and under hull straps are supplied. Automatic transmission model may be dinghy towed at under 55 mph for 200 miles. Enter boat name rs aero rs feva rs tera rs zest rs quba rs neo rs quest rs vision rs venture rs vareo rs100 rs200 rs400 rs500 rs700 rs800 rs elite rs cat14 rs cat16 ldc 2000 rs21 0% interest finance packages rs dinghy covers used boats.
Whilst your rs boat has been carefully prepared, it is important that new owners should check that shackles, knots, mast step bolts etc. Manuals, rigging guides and brochures its all here ready to download rs tera downloads. We aim to do this by designing our sails to be the same size and shape and. Irish rs200 rs400 dinghy crews union has 860 members. Rs 400, 2000, rs vareo, rs 100, rs 700, rs aero, rs tera, rs quba, rs feva, rs vision, rs 500, rs 800, rs venture, rs venture bc, rs elite, rs cat16, rs venture keel, rs.
It has a lightweight polyester grp with coremat hull construction performance and design. I have moved rs200 to a disambiguation page, as far as i am concerned there are four rs200s the ford car, the altezza model, the dinghy and the heartrate monitor going by search results the ford and the altezza seem to be the most well known of the 4 however in such cases a disambiguation page seems to be fair to all parties. It not only takes dinghy design forward, but is also great fun to sail. Royal cork webinar discusses the duel at 2018 rs400 southerns 21st april 2020 rs sailing. Sole irish duo contest massive 200boat rs feva worlds in italy. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Designed in 1995 by phil morrison and manufactured by rs sailing. Rs 100 performance dinghy anarchy sailing anarchy forums.
Launched in 1996 as the laser 3000, the 3000 was developed from the laser 2, using the original frank bethwaitedesigned planing hull combined with a new designed selfdraining deck by derek clark. Dpn ratingi dpn is a variation of portsmouth yardstick used in the united states 82. I have sailed against a few this year in my contender but always in light breeze of under. Figure 2 shows that ahead refers to the direction the sailboat is heading, while port refers to the side thats on your left when youre facing ahead. User manuals, guides and specifications for your rs sailing rs zest boat. Introduction to the rs200 get afloat with the rya dinghy racing two hander duration. Owners manual keeping an automobile in the best possible condition is every riders priority. Sole irish duo contest massive 200 boat rs feva worlds in italy 24th july 2019 rs sailing. Adrenaline packed racing and a fullon social scene. High this article has been rated as highimportance on the. When you are irst getting used to dinghies, stay low after you hop in the boat.
We have recently been sorting our new rs200 for the year ahead and here are our key hints and tips for rigging a brand new rs200. The rs 200 details and specification for one of the most successful classes of all time contact us site map. The rs200 is one of the most successful double handed racing dinghies of the modern era, responding to finesse rather than physique to allow couples and young teams to share the action. The 3000 formally the laser 3000 is a racing sailing dinghy crewed by two persons with a trapeze for the crew. Rs parts rs aero rs feva rs tera rs zest rs quba rs neo rs quest rs vision rs venture rs vareo rs100. The rs200 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. Rs feva covers 3 rs tera covers 2 rs vareo covers 4 rs vision covers 3. The rs200 utilises a single line asymmetric spinnaker system and low sheet loads on the sail controls. We make a large range of covers and cruisingtraining sails for the rs200.
This way, your center of mass will be low and the boat will be more stable. They were among the first of the new onedesign generation of asymmetric spinnaker boats that kick started a mini revolution in dinghy sailing in the uk in the early 1990s first with the iso in 1992, followed by the rs400, laser 4000 and rs200. The smart rs200 dvd produced by coach mark rushall is your fast track to learning all aspects of sailing the rs200 dinghy. View and download rs sailing laser 2000 rigging manual online. The rs400 is a 1990s incarnation of the classic twoman dinghy. Rs sailing rs zest manuals and user guides, boat manuals. Shop here for rs200 sails and covers we make a large range of covers and cruisingtraining sails for the rs200.
The 200 is the perfect sailing dinghy for small to medium weight crews. View and download rs sailing rs 200 owners manual online. Rs 100 dinghy information regarding the rs 100 class. Rs vision covers 3 rs100 covers 3 rs200 covers 4 rs300 covers 3 rs400 covers 4. How to set up a new rs200plus a few tweaks rooster blog. The rs300 is an innovative boat, with its wide wings and narrow waterline. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale.
We are very aware of the importance of keeping your rs200 dinghy well protected when it is not being used, and have designed our covers accordingly. The rs200 is a 4m, double handed, hiking, racing dinghy. Also, when moving around in an empty dinghy keep your body as close to the center line of the boat to avoid tipping it over. User manual polar electro rs200 user manual 162 pages. Rs200 dinghy is within the scope of the wikiproject sailing, a collaborative effort to improve wikipedia s coverage of sailing. Rs 200 dinghy information regarding the rs 200 class. Clark also redesigned the rig, using spars and sails from premium proprietary. The rs class secretaries are at home with their families, but we will be posting regular updates, news and anecdotes. Orders are still being dispatched on mondays and thursdays, please expect a week for delivery.
The clive everest and rsdeveloped singlehander has a choice of two rigs it. Rs 200 find out more about the rs 200 or search the boat finder and dinghy database to find a suitable dinghy for your needs. Designed by phil morrison, the rs200 was launched in 1996 following in the footsteps of the larger rs400 back in 1994. Manuals, rigging guides and brochures for download rs sailing. Rs200 breathable mast up boom down polycotton top cover.
Apr 16, 2017 introduction to the rs200 get afloat with the rya dinghy racing two hander duration. Irish rs200 rs400 dinghy crews union public group facebook. Whilst your rs boat has been carefully prepared, it is important that new. The boat is clearly the rs200 we all know and love, but it has gained a smart, fresh new look with significant underlying technical improvements. It is a light weight racing dinghy and should be treated with care. Rs 400 rs sailing sailboat specifications and details on. The rs200 is one of the most popular two person sailboats of today. If you have not done so already, please like and follow our main rs class association facebook page. The rs 400 is a 1410 double handed dinghy designed by phil morisson. Py portsmouth yardstick ratingi portsmouth yardstick is an empirical system of handicapping used for small sailboat dinghies included 948. Page 6 should the buoyancy compartment become punctured, do not use the boat until the compartment is properly repaired. The rs sailing store is alive and kicking online but the store onsite at hq is closed for obvious reasons. Large, self draining cockpit for up to four people. The rs 300 still manages to live life on the edge of wild by peter bentley.
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