The Rs600

   There Is 1 300 and 1 600 in the boat park but I last saw them sailed last year some time and there owners are very rarely they to have a chat with. I may see if I can try one when I go to another club when ours is closed for winter if they have any, the ought have since they have contenders and vortexes

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Ginge Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Dec 11 Location: Isle Of Axholme, Doncaster Online Status: Offline Posts: 117	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ginge Report Post Quote Reply Topic: The Rs600 Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 9:40am
	There Is 1 300 and 1 600 in the boat park but I last saw them sailed last year some time and there owners are very rarely they to have a chat with. I may see if I can try one when I go to another club when ours is closed for winter if they have any, the ought have since they have contenders and vortexes
	Laser

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 10:54am
	Having sailed both a 300 and a 600 now i would say they are both great boats with a learning curve which does take time however i think you would really struggle to find a 300 for £1800 unless you are as lucky as russ has been in the past as for the 600 at £1800 you should get a nice one for that price.As for sailing room you do need a little bit more in the 600 as while you are learning it does take a bit of an art to tack the thing even i have trouble every now and then
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

Ginge Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Dec 11 Location: Isle Of Axholme, Doncaster Online Status: Offline Posts: 117	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ginge Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 11:07am
	Is it just with both of those boats that once you have the balance right it'll be fine? Or do they have other little things to master aswell?
	Laser

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 1:19pm
	It is trying to find the right point where to sit for your weight as everyone is different so hence trying to explain is hard but it does take a time to get it right with both boats but balance is the key .A laser compared to either of these is a stable platform i have sailed mine on sea all the time and been fine
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 1:45pm
	The biggest difference in a 600 from a laser is the power, and its the one that comes as the biggest leap. The rig can be a proper beast if you let it. Its a boat that you sail, you don't cruise it as it will bite you in the arse. It is a great boat and for around 2 grand its a proper bargain. But you do need to sail it somewhere where there are other fast boats or you need to commit to travel. On a small lake its not really that competitive imv. i like the look of 300's they look a lot of fun, but i haven't sailed one yet and as they are going through a strong period finding a cheap second hand one is pretty near on impossible.
	Musto Skiff and Solo sailor

popeye_ali Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 06 Apr 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 96	Post Options Post Reply Quote popeye_ali Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 1:51pm
	600 = great boat! Not the best boat to learn how to trapeze tho, could put you off. Especialy on a shifty lake!
	RS400, RS600, RS700, RS800, Int Moth, Laser. Musto Skiff (current)

Ginge Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Dec 11 Location: Isle Of Axholme, Doncaster Online Status: Offline Posts: 117	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ginge Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 6:20pm
	What would you consider a 'good starter trapeze' boat then since there arena double handers with trapezes at the club. The vortex seems a fairly stable one? What do you think to the vortex or will I be much to light for it?
	Laser

popeye_ali Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 06 Apr 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 96	Post Options Post Reply Quote popeye_ali Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 6:29pm
	Contender in my opinion.
	RS400, RS600, RS700, RS800, Int Moth, Laser. Musto Skiff (current)

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 6:32pm
	Contender too i used to sail one over twenty years ago great boat and quite quick when the wind is up a bit more forgiving than the 600 but still good fun and quite cheap
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

Ginge Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Dec 11 Location: Isle Of Axholme, Doncaster Online Status: Offline Posts: 117	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ginge Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 6:37pm
	I've had a look at them and they seem a very good price for the performance, but I always thought they needed a fair bit of weight for them, would one be easily depowered or possibly a smaller sail? I must admit I am tempted they are gorgeous looking boats
	Laser