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RS 800

SKU: 10044

$19,899.00
Ultimate double trapeze sailing. The RS800 is a true skiff that allows both men and women to experience the thrill of true high performance sailing. Devastatingly fast, lots of carbon, yet hardly fragile compared to other skiffs. Built to last and built to reward the highest level of sailors.


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    Hull
  • Long and narrow on the waterline, to reduce the drag.
  • Flared topsides give reserve buoyancy for easier handling.
  • Large, carefully positioned kick blocks make the transition from cockpit to trapeze very easy.
  • Cockpit design offers the helmsman a secure steering position from which to initiate manoeuvres.
  • Large spinnaker chute forward of the jib tack for fast hoists and drops with minimum loads.
  • Incredibly light 62kg hull weight. Ready to sail the whole outfit is a staggering 110kg light.
  • High tech construction system uses the tried, tested and immensely strong RS epoxy foam sandwich system.

    • 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 composite mast - very light and the flexible top section delivers excellent gust response.
  • Sealed mast to reduce the tendency for the boat to invert when capsized.
  • Mainsail and jib are built from ultra light, strong and high visibility mylar / kevlar laminate.
  • Only the top two mainsail battens are full length, to create a light and forgiving rig.
  • Self tacking jib ensures easy manoeuvres, especially offwind.
  • Asymmetric spinnaker design with relatively short foot to minimise sheet loads and a high clew to aid visibility.
  • Length: 15' 9"
  • Beam: 6'2"-9'6"
  • Hull weight : 136lb
  • Sailing weight: 242lb
  • Sail area main / jib: 172sq ft
  • Sail area spinnaker: 225sq ft
  • Hull: Epoxy GRP foam sandwich
  • Spars: Carbon composite mast. Aluminium alloy boom. Composite bowsprit.
  • Sails: Mylar / kevlar semi battened mainsail. Fully battened jib. Twin patch radial cut spinnaker.
  • Foils: Daggerboard and lifting rudder. GRP foam sandwich.
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