RS800
| RS800 |
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RS800s downwind at Lake Garda. |
| Current specifications |
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| Crew |
2 |
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| Type |
Monohull |
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| Construction |
Epoxy & GRP Foam Sandwich |
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| Rig |
Carbon composite mast and bowsprit & aluminium alloy boom |
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| Keel |
Daggerboard |
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| LOA |
15 ft 9 in (4.80 m) |
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| Beam |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) (9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) maximum beam with racks extended) |
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| Hull weight |
136 lb (62 kg) (242 lb (110 kg) total sailing weight) |
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| Main & jib area |
172 sq ft (16.0 m2) |
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| Spinnaker area |
225 sq ft (20.9 m2) |
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| D-PN |
77.0 |
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| RYA PN |
820 |
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| Development |
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| Designer |
Phil Morrison |
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| Infobox last updated: 19 September 2012 |
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The RS800 is a light-weight sailing dinghy designed by Phil Morrison and manufactured by RS Sailing.[1] The boat is sailed by 2 people both on trapeze and has a main, jib and spinnaker.[2] The RS800 has a Portsmouth Yardstick number of 820[3] and a D-PN of 77.0.[4] There is a large racing circuit in the UK, and some European events each year.[5]
Performance and design
The RS800 has a weight equalisation system with extendable racks and lead weights, making the boat accommodating for both male and female sailors.[6] It is a twin trapeze boat and the jib is self-tacking and the spinnaker is designed with low loads on the sheets.[6]
External links
References
ISAF sailing dinghy classes |
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