RS 500 sailboat by RS Sailing
Fast and exciting single trapeze double-hander with a fantastic European racing circuit and an awesome social scene. The RS500’s infectious popularity has created a growing International Class with World Championships in fabulous venues every year. The RS500 has un-matched asymmetric skiff style performance, one-design competition, plus a youth and adult age range. Costs and the experience required are surprisingly attainable – it’s all about amazing sailing and the spirit of the RS community.
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One of the best Dollar to speed ratio in dinghy sailing
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If you are bored from sailing the 420 or FJ – then here is your next boat
- Light, stiff and easily driven – the RS500 delivers exciting performance with user-friendly handling Sailing Weight is 254 lbs
- Every element designed to add performance, make the boat easier to sail, reduce complication and streamline production
- Uncluttered and spacious cockpit is class leading in its comfort for adults and young sailors
- Self-draining cockpit
- Pivoting centreboard and rudder make launching and recovery easy – shallow waters less risky
Exciting and built to perform
- Quick to rig – easy to own – competitive, fast and a blast – Single Trapeze
- The hull design, cockpit ergonomics and rig size result from extensive R & D allowing the RS500 to suit sailors across a broad weight range
- GRP composite hull construction with responsive feel and performance
- Light – stiff – strong
- Length 14′ 3″
- Beam 5′ 2″
- hull weight 192 lbs. all up sailing weight – 254 lbs.
- The XL model with the larger sail performance sails
- Mylar Main 100 sq/ft – Mylar Jib 37 sq/ft – Asym spinnaker 145 sq/ft
- The “S” Model has smaller Dacron training sails
