Adrenaline packed racing and a full-on social scene. The RS200 is one of the most popular two person sailboats of today. Perfect for moderate weight teams, it's a winner with mixed crews, young sailors and family teams – at clubs, championships and on the RS Racing Circuit. Strict one-design rules keep the competition tight and the budget in control. So it's all about exciting sailing and a good time ashore in the RS community. This Class attracts rock stars and newbies like almost no other. It was one of RS's first – and it's still one of our favorites.
Beam: 6 ft. 0 in.
Standard features: Specifications Length: 13' Beam: 6' Hull Weight: 194 lbs Sailing Weight: 251 lbs Sail area – mainsail and jib: 124' Sail area – spinnaker: 89'
Standard Features Thriving Class Highly competitive Class with a happening social scene on the RS Racing Circuit Big fleets and close, tactical racing Adrenaline and pace Designed for moderate weight teams Popular with couples and young sailors
Hull Spacious and deep cockpit for comfortable hiking Toe straps adjustable for both height and reach Thwart gives comfortable light wind crew position. Open transom allows the RS200 to virtually self drain after a capsize and a molded self bailer quickly removes remaining water Immensely strong hull laminate ensures a long competitive life Fittings layout designed for all combinations of strength and experience in the helm and crew. Either sailor can perform important functions such as spinnaker hoists / drops – cunningham – vang Top quality fittings
Foils Pivoting centerboard and rudder for easy launch and recovery GRP sandwich construction for strong, light, high performance foils.
Rig Superb rig design giving power control and a broad competitive weight range Excellent handling in all conditions Mylar mainsail with soft full-length battens to reduce "ragging" and extend the life of the sail – yet allowing the sail to de-power at rest. Dacron jib is easy to "read" in light winds. Low sheet loads so even the lightest of sailors enjoy the ride Asymmetric spinnaker with single line hoist and drop system
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 Carbon tiller extension Burgee wind indicator Tack tick micro compass – Inc mast bracket
Optional features:
Optional Features Harken deck fittings Continuous 16:1 kicker Capsize righting lines Top cover Breathable polycotton Under cover Nylon 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 Race grade spinnaker halyard, jib, main, kite sheets