The Rs600

   The best fun boat, without any doubt, is the RS 300.

Dead simple, lightning fast to rig, v low running costs, extemely rewarding when sailed well.

And all it takes to sail it well is practice.

I have had mine for 10 years and have never considered changing it because there isn't anything better. It's fun and challenging to sail from no wind right through to a gale.

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Mr Bevs Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 12 May 11 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mr Bevs Report Post Quote Reply Topic: The Rs600 Posted: 30 Dec 11 at 8:23pm
	The best fun boat, without any doubt, is the RS 300. Dead simple, lightning fast to rig, v low running costs, extemely rewarding when sailed well. And all it takes to sail it well is practice. I have had mine for 10 years and have never considered changing it because there isn't anything better. It's fun and challenging to sail from no wind right through to a gale.

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: 30 Dec 11 at 8:02pm
	I most of the boats I have ever owned I have bought because I have researched them but never sailed them. If its any consolation I went from a laser to an RS800! :s had mucked about on a few mates boats with trapeze boats tho but never helmed on the wire. Was an expensive season on tiller extensions! Ha
	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: 30 Dec 11 at 8:24am
	Never wish to put weight on as once its there its hard to shift back off again............. Back on topic i would buy whatever you think would best suit your needs the 600 is quicker upwind than a contender up to certain windspeed so if you think that most of the time its going to be light then buy the 600 if you think its going to be windy buy the contender as i said before i have sailed both but i reckon i am enjoying the 600 more and the banter from whithin the fleet is very funny :)
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

bert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 23 Apr 05 Location: norwich usually Online Status: Offline Posts: 584	Post Options Post Reply Quote bert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Dec 11 at 1:07am
	The question still remains - is there a contender at your local club you can try because you should NEVER buy a boat on forum advice no matter how well intentioned. You mention that the club you intend to use during the winter might well have a contender or a couple of other boats you might be able to try, If that is possible then definatly do try before you buy.
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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 Posted: 29 Dec 11 at 11:21pm
	So if I were to get a contender to learn trapezing in would I be able to hold it down, I would hope to be at 11 stone or more by then ? As it seems to be a big boys boat?
	Laser

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 10:19pm
	i admit that getting airborne upwind in Torbay early in the year was certainly challenging
	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 10:15pm
	You can sail it when it's like that certainly. It was fighting it tho. I sail on open water also so I had to deal with large swell.
	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 9:58pm
	So do you pretty much treat it in the same way as a laser except it's just less forgiving ?
	Laser

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 9:44pm
	you try and blade the main as much as possible - lots of kicker to control the boom and keep the leech under control and cunningham to open up the top of the sail and then work the sail to keep the boat in a groove.
	Musto Skiff and Solo sailor

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 9:34pm
	I imagine it's abit tippy when it's light? When overpowered do you just put all the controls on full then?
	Laser