Choosing a boat: RS400

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Topic: RS400

Posted By: The Stig
Subject: RS400
Date Posted: 21 Feb 09 at 5:56pm

Hello, after some research and deliberation, I've decided to buy an RS400 for me and my son to sail.

I'm viewing a used one tomorrow.

I was just wondering if there was a 'what to look out for guide' anywhere?

Failing that, could anyone give me a few pointers of what, with reference to the 400, I should be looking at quite closely.

Thanks in advance!!

Replies:

Posted By: Smight at BBSC
Date Posted: 21 Feb 09 at 6:05pm

Check that the mainsheet stop hasn't come loose ( i think that is a common problem)

Make sure the rudder pintals are secure

other than that I think they tend to be pretty solid...

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RS600 988

Posted By: Olly4088
Date Posted: 21 Feb 09 at 7:18pm

Stig I have just sent you a message if the deal on sunday doesnt go ahead

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Phantom 1298

Posted By: Geoff
Date Posted: 22 Feb 09 at 10:02pm

I am buying one soon as well when my old boat has been picked up and paid for. I asked a simillar question on the 'Dinghy Development' forum page of this website as few months ago and got a lot of advice. You should find it if you do a search.

Posted By: Mark Jardine
Date Posted: 23 Feb 09 at 8:46am

http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024 - Click here for that thread