rs700

   hi,

i'm going to look at a rs700 tomorrow. It's not an old boat however is fairly cheap. Is there anything major that i should look out for structuraly? I know about the sails and flaky paint on the racks.

Thanks 

Dave

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no limits Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 09 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote no limits Report Post Quote Reply Topic: rs700 Posted: 25 Apr 09 at 4:09pm
	hi, i'm going to look at a rs700 tomorrow. It's not an old boat however is fairly cheap. Is there anything major that i should look out for structuraly? I know about the sails and flaky paint on the racks. Thanks Dave

radixon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407	Post Options Post Reply Quote radixon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Apr 09 at 9:00pm
	I would take the bung out and check for water. If you know how the pump system on the kite works, make sure thats smooth, the carbon mast/boom/pole is ok and normal stuff really. I got mine after sailing a Laser for 6 years and enjoy sailing it! Check out the yahoo group and class site for old copies of the news letters

hollandsd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 12 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 853	Post Options Post Reply Quote hollandsd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 8:20am
	check the mast step area, they have a tendancy of cracking, this will lead to a bill of about £250 for the repair. Dan
	Laser 184084 Tasar 3501 RS600 698 RS600 782

Ian29937 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 25 May 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 409	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ian29937 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 12:51pm
	Used boat guide on the RS700 website..... Http://www.rs-association.com/docs/tuning/What%20to%20look%20 for%20in%20a%20second%20hand%20boat.pdf Edited by Ian29937

craiggo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote craiggo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 4:01pm
	Dave, Did you buy it?

no limits Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 09 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote no limits Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 4:11pm
	yes i did buy it. my only concern is the trailing edge of the daggerboard. Not sure how to repair effectively, any ideas? It has lots of chips in it which cant be good for the case. Any other tips would be nice. Thanks Dave

sten Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 07 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote sten Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 4:19pm
	little chips use gelcoat from the builder so the colour matches, big bits missing you will need to rebuild up with glass and epoxi possiblly with wire for extra stregth if its the tip then gelcoat to look as good as new. if its not bad I would go sailing insted and save that job for a sunny day with no wind. hopefully with someone around to stop you making a sticky mess.

radixon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407	Post Options Post Reply Quote radixon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 7:54pm
	Whats the sail number? I have 720 and have enjoyed the few times I have been out in it, realy big learning curve but worth it for the grin factor!

no limits Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 09 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote no limits Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 8:15pm
	sail number is 883 They are only little chips so intend to epoxy one night this week. First sail will be on monday I think. How important is it to upgrade the downhaul to 8:1? sorry about all the questions

craiggo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote craiggo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Apr 09 at 8:19am
	The chips in the daggerboard can be fixed with gelcoat or epoxy with plenty of colloidal silica. Sometimes its easier to cut a slightly larger area away around the damage as this will give more contact area. Regarding the cunningham, 8:1 is the norm, but you should be ok with what you have, you'll just have to pull harder. Good to hear you bought the boat. Where do you sail?