One of the most successful double handed race classes of the modern era responds to finesse and dedication rather than physique to allow couples and young teams share the action.
The 200 is a very unique boat with main, jib and spinnaker for serious fun for two regular sized people.
On the open sea or the smallest of lakes, the success of the RS200 is proof that it is by far one of the most popular boats sailed today. The 200 has a huge following and is raced passionately by hundreds of keen sailors making the competition at Opens an amazing experience.
Exciting performance, responsive handling and a fantastic circuit make the RS200 a legendary doublehander that everyone wants to sail.
Beam: 6 ft. 0 in.
Standard features:
Hull
Spacious and deep cockpit for comfortable hiking.
Toe straps adjustable for both height and reach.
Thwart gives the crew a comfortable light wind position.
Open transom allows the RS200 to virtually self drain after a capsize and a moulded self bailer quickly removes any remaining water.
Immensely strong hull laminate ensures a long competitive life and trouble free sailing.
Fittings layout designed for all combinations of strength and experience in the helm and crew. Allows either sailor to perform important functions such as spinnaker hoists and drops plus cunningham and kicker control.
Top quality fittings.
Foils
Pivoting centreboard and rudder make launching and recovery easy.
Sophisticated GRP sandwich construction gives strong, light, high performance foils.
Rig
Makes the most of modern developments in power control, giving a broad competitive weight range and improved handling in all conditions.
Mylar mainsail has ultra-soft full-length battens. These reduce "ragging" to extend the life of the sail, yet still allow the sail to de-power at rest.
Dacron jib is easy to "read" in light winds. Sheet loads are very low, so even the lightest of sailors enjoy the ride.
Asymmetric spinnaker with single line hoist and drop system. So easy everyone can enjoy the fun. Anyone who has sailed an RS200 downwind in a blow will testify to the boat's fantastic excitement and pace. Asymmetric spinnakers are fun to use, tactical on the race course and very easy for the crew to handle.
Accessories
Harken deck fittings
Continuous 16:1 kicker
Capsize righting lines
Top cover - Breathable polycotton
Under cover
Launching trolley
Road trailer base
Padded rudder bag
Mainsheet boom cover (instead of threading mainsheet through boom)
Carbon tiller extension
Burgee wind indicator
Tack tick micro compass - Inc mast bracket
Race rope pack (Spinnaker halyard, jib, main, kite sheets)
