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Stunning
looks promise a performance to dream about.
And the highly developed rig control and
reefing system make this excitement
available to an extraordinarily wide range
of sailors.
The RS600 has won the enthusiasm of hundreds
of single handed sailors. It is faster than
most two person boats and just about the
lightest, most responsive production
sailboat around.
Strong enough to take the punishment,
sailing an RS600 is pure adrenaline.
 Hull
Designed by
high performance boffin
Clive Everest, the hull
shape was created using
computer generated sections
resulting in mathematically
perfect curves. That's why
it looks so fair and fast.
Enormous
speed potential is matched
by excellent handling.
Vacuum bagged
epoxy foam sandwich
construction results in a
hull that is fantastically
strong, yet only weighs a
stunning 52kg.
Helming from
the wire is made easy by the
purpose designed geometry of
the cockpit.
High wing
freeboard above the water
gives a secure feel and all
controls are easily reached.
Foils
Daggerboard
for low drag efficiency.
Lifting
rudder for easy launch and
recovery.
Sophisticated
GRP sandwich construction
gives strong, light, high
performance foils.
Rig
 Carbon fibre
mast gives a uniquely
dynamic rig and the flextop
delivers exceptional gust
response.
Light weight
and strong.
Fully
battened mainsail to
stabilise the shape and
reduce flogging.
Scrim mylar
for tear resistance.
Mast and sail
work together to create a
perfect rig. Pull the
cunningham and watch the
mast bend, the sail flatten
and the upper leach open.
Real power control.
High
performance is attainable
from the big rig in only 8
knots of wind.
The reefing
system not only assists
speed in a breeze, but also
makes mastering the RS600
within the reach of most
competent sailors, and a lot
of fun
Specification
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Designer |
Clive
Everest & Nick Peters |
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Length |
4.47m |
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Beam |
1.93-2.13m |
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Hull Weight |
52kg |
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Sailing Weight |
76kg |
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Hull |
Epoxy &
GRP foam sandwich |
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Spars |
Carbon
composite mast. Aluminium
alloy boom. |
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Sails |
Mylar
fully battened mainsail with
reefing. |
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Foils |
Daggerboard and lifting
rudder. GRP and foam
composite. |
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