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RS 500

The gap in the RS model numbers is no accident - the single trapeze RS500 has been planned for years.

Following extensive consultation with sailors around the world, the exhaustive RS500 development process has been completed and production started in June 2006. Single trapeze Gennaker GRP composite construction Comfortable self draining cockpit Stable hull Exciting performance  Simple user friendly layout  Broad crew weight range  Two main & gennaker size options  Incredible value "Have a look around - the RS500 offers the best combination of speed, user friendliness and price currently on the market. It really is that simple" Speed and handling Thoroughbred handling - electric performance - remarkably easy Light, stiff and easily driven - the RS500 delivers truly exciting performance with remarkably easy handling. Twice winners of the "Sailboat of the Year" award, the RS design team has a record second to none and the RS500 marks a real step forward in its sector. Three generations of the RS500 hull and deck design have been evaluated. Every element of the boat has been worked on to add performance, make the boat easier to sail, reduce complication and streamline production. Now you can be the judge. The uncluttered and spacious cockpit is class leading in its comfort for adults and young sailors. Low transom design makes climbing aboard after capsize easy and a pivoting centreboard and rudder make launch and recovery safe. For racing Young sailors - experienced racers - full Class programme The hull design, cockpit ergonomics and rig size result from extensive R & D and allow the RS500 to be ideal for youngsters and adult sailors. So the RS500 will transcend the usual age 19 break point in racing dinghies. Young sailors will compete alongside adult racers. The whole family can enjoy a piece of the action. Class Association - Class rules - Racing Circuit - Training programme For fun Quick to rig - easy to own - fast and a blast The clear cockpit and user friendly performance mean the RS500 will be equally at home blasting along the beach as it will on the race track. Two sail size and spec options allow you to gear the boat according to your size and experience. Built to perform Light - stiff - strong GRP composite is essential to provide the stiffness to weight ratio to create the RS500s crisp, responsive feel and performance. No other material can produce the same results for a boat in this sector "The RS500 looks and feels like a winner. It is a statement about our undiminished passion to offer the best boat in each sector - truly The Sailor's Choice" Rig Technology Tapered aluminium alloy mast for gust response and rig tip efficiency, leading to more speed and better handling. High tech Mylar XL mainsail for ultra-light weight, low stretch and top performance. Filled Dacron S mainsail and jib for low stretch, ease of use and durability. Compression strut kicker gives masses of space in the forward part of the cockpit for efficient and comfortable crewing. RS500 Specification

Length	4340mm	14' 3"
Beam	1580mm	5' 2"
RS500 S rig
Mainsail	Dacron	7.5m2	80 sq ft
Jib	Dacron	3m2	31 sq ft
Gennaker	Dynalite	14m2	145 sq ft
RS500 XL rig
Mainsail	Mylar	9.5m2	100sq ft
Jib	Mylar	3.6m2	37sq ft
Gennaker	Dynalite	14m2	145 sq ft

• Manufactured by: RS Boats

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 09 April, 2008.