RS Boats Australia - RS 700

RS 700 ....I think the word is awesome

The fastest and most user friendly single handed skiff!
And performance equalisation means that winners can be large or small

RS 700

Exceptional performance and user friendliness - the RS700 brings single handed skiff racing to a wide range of sailors and performance equalisation means that winners can be large or small.

Fantastic competition and a big atmosphere on the sponsored RS Racing Circuits complete the picture.

No wonder the RS700 is such a success.

Performance equalised racing
• Performance equalisation system using adjustable width wings gives the best racing across a genuinely broad weight range. The RS700 has the power to suit heavier sailors and the leverage to suit lighter ones. You will not notice the difference while you’re learning – but you will when the basics are behind you!

Rig
• New generation Superspar carbon composite mast. Ultra-light weight with dynamic gust response in the tip.
• Mainsail has a long luff for efficiency and power.
• Only one full length top batten, plus three short battens for a “soft” configuration which gives a light and user friendly rig.
• Kevlar reinforced mylar sail fabric is used for strength, low stretch and high visibility.
• User friendly, highly effective rake and flattener system reduces the power to make the boat faster and more controllable in strong winds.
• Asymmetric spinnaker – high aspect for low sheet loads and good visibility. Silicone coated fabric makes hoists and drops faster, easier and extends the life of the sail. Downwind performance is simply sensational.

Hull
• Long hull with wide enough waterline provide a relatively stable platform. Stability and little tendency to nosedive are essential to make this type of sailing attainable to a range of sailors.
• Flared topsides offer reserve stability.
• Tried and tested RS epoxy sandwich construction system - proven in terms of ultra-light weight, high strength and virtually zero water absorption.
• The deck at the bow offers maximum volume to shed water quickly if the boat drives through a wave.
• Spinnaker chute mounted as far aft as possible to keep the weight back and the spinnaker clear of the water.
• Cockpit design allows a secure helming position from which to initiate manoeuvres or hoist and drop the spinnaker - another crucial design element to make the boat user friendly.
• Spinnaker hoisting and dropping made simple by the large chute mouth and slick pump action halyard and downhaul systems.

Foils
• Dagger board can be raked to balance the boat in a breeze when sailing with the rig de-powered.
• Lifting rudder for easy launching and recovery.
• Sophisticated GRP sandwich construction gives strong, light, high performance foils.

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RS 700 download our brouchure.....here