RS 300 wanted
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Topic: RS 300 wanted
Posted By: ISO lucky
Subject: RS 300 wanted
Date Posted: 28 Jan 11 at 8:30pm
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Hi, I'm looking at getting back into 300's but there don't seem to be any around at the moment, does any one know of any that might be for sale I have checked all the usual place (Y&Y, Apollo duck). Also its been about 6 years since I sailed one' can anyone tell me if the new sail is an improvement apart from looking great.
Thanks
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Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 28 Jan 11 at 9:13pm
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http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PAA1741 - http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/PAA1741 ------------- Phantom 949 |
Posted By: tomoore1
Date Posted: 28 Jan 11 at 9:28pm
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The new sail does not make a difference to speed. I have heard that it can be slightly faster in breeze, slightly slower in the light. Think I would take this with a pinch of salt as there is a massive difference in speed between helms in lighter wind.
I have 410 sat at my drive at home and am half tempted to sell. It will be towards the more expensive range of prices because its really well set up and has had a lot replaced over the 3years I have owned it. Not really decided a price but I can send you some pics and make an offer.
Tom ------------- Restoring Firefly 517 |
Posted By: Bryn_14
Date Posted: 28 Jan 11 at 11:07pm
RS 300 wanted+1 if there are any around, Sucks being a student. I wish I could afford a newer one.
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Posted By: asterix
Date Posted: 29 Jan 11 at 12:05pm
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http://www.northamptonsailingclub.org/index.asp?selection=For%20Sale&subsel=For%20Sale -
there seems to be one at:
h http://www.northamptonsailingclub.org/index.asp?selection=For%20Sale&subsel=For%20Sale -
http://www.northamptonsailingclub.org/index.asp?selection=For Sale&subsel=For Sale
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Posted By: simonrh
Date Posted: 29 Jan 11 at 5:20pm
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Wasn't that Ad placed in April last year? ------------- Vortex Asymmetric 1064 Dart 18 7118 Smartkat stunt sailor extraordinaire |
Posted By: Steve411
Date Posted: 10 Feb 11 at 11:43am
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Yes - that boat's now at Bristol Corinthian. There are people looking for 300s here as well.
What we really need is some people to invest in new boats. T'he 'problem' is that older boats aren't any slower than new ones so little reason for existing owners to renew.
This has been an ongoing problem for 300s for several years - the lack of 2nd hand boats. Just need to keep scouring the normal places Y&Y, boatsandboard, appoloduck etc. ------------- Steve B RS300 411 https://www.facebook.com/groups/55859303803" rel="nofollow - RS300 page |
Posted By: ex laser
Date Posted: 10 Feb 11 at 12:13pm
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i think there is one for sale at draycote sailing club. if anyone is interested. check it out on the draycote forum. ------------- |
Posted By: Steve411
Date Posted: 10 Feb 11 at 12:23pm
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I think someone was viewing that last Saturday. May have gone awry though, so not necessarily a dead end that one. ------------- Steve B RS300 411 https://www.facebook.com/groups/55859303803" rel="nofollow - RS300 page |
Posted By: Bryn_14
Date Posted: 10 Feb 11 at 6:30pm
| I finally found one, Good luck Iso lucky. I've only been looking 6 months so it's okay |
Posted By: Ruscoe
Date Posted: 11 Feb 11 at 12:29am
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When i was still sailing a 300, i sent a RS300 wanted press release to Y&Y to put on the website and mag. it generated about 6 -7 un-used boats. Perhaps the class could do it again?? ------------- |
Posted By: ISO lucky
Date Posted: 13 Feb 11 at 10:36am
| Glad to hear that you found one, which when did you get in the end. |
Posted By: Bryn_14
Date Posted: 13 Feb 11 at 11:44am
455 if that was aimed at me, way more than what I wanted to spend but it'll be worth it I hope. Collecting on Saturday :D ------------- Rs300 455 http://my-300.blogspot.com/ - My 300 blog |
Posted By: tomoore1
Date Posted: 13 Feb 11 at 12:51pm
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Bryn, looks like a tidy boat that. I assume you have the B rig? If this is the case then like me you will want a stupid amount of kicker on. This means getting the kicker strops which go over the mast rollers as short as possible. Easiest was is to a some of the fancy 12 strand easy to splice stuff and put in nice big loops on the boom end. Tighten the strops until you get at least 6-8" movement at the top of the mast to give you max travel. When its 15knots (possibly easlier) expect to have the kicker maxed out, it makes a huge difference. ------------- Restoring Firefly 517 |
Posted By: Bryn_14
Date Posted: 13 Feb 11 at 1:35pm
Thanks for the advice, I've been rummaging around on the internet and found a couple of tuning guide type documents. It's all in the kicker by the sound of it. I take it the mast is flexible enough to survive that sort of punnishment? I'll have a look at the boat when I get it but I think it'll be fairly well set up, judging from how it looks and how well maintained it is. ------------- Rs300 455 http://my-300.blogspot.com/ - My 300 blog |
Posted By: ISO lucky
Date Posted: 14 Feb 11 at 10:09pm
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I only wish the last time I had a 300 I knew just how much kicker was needed to really make the boat go, will be really interesting to see how much different the boat feels now im almost 2 stone heavier. Just need to find a 300 now so I can come and join in with the fun. If anyone knows of one that might come on to the market please let me know. Its a shame that one of the reasons the boat is so good (old boats still being as fast) could almost be one of its downfalls in the long run as unlike most classes I have sailed in there in no need to move up to a newer boat to stay competative. |
Posted By: Ruscoe
Date Posted: 14 Feb 11 at 11:34pm
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To be fair, RS will still make new ones in batches. But they do not push the 300 and as such few new ones are sold. Its a real shame as it is probably the best hiking single hander on the market. The fleet are great and the competition is spot on. I will own another one some day, may try and find one i haven't owned/pimped!!! ------------- |
Posted By: Lukepiewalker
Date Posted: 15 Feb 11 at 7:56am
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Tell that to my friend who tried to buy one... He doesn't like to talk about it...
------------- Ex-Finn GBR533 "Pie Hard" Ex-National 12 3253 "Seawitch" Ex-National 12 2961 "Curved Air" Ex-Mirror 59096 "Voodoo Chile" |
Posted By: Ruscoe
Date Posted: 15 Feb 11 at 8:09am
What happened? He was pushed into a 100?? ------------- |
Posted By: Lukepiewalker
Date Posted: 15 Feb 11 at 10:39am
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Nope... a long string of broken promises...
------------- Ex-Finn GBR533 "Pie Hard" Ex-National 12 3253 "Seawitch" Ex-National 12 2961 "Curved Air" Ex-Mirror 59096 "Voodoo Chile" |
Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 19 Feb 11 at 7:39am
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http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/sailing-dinghies/rs300-381-for-sale-PAA21156 - http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/sailing-dinghies/rs300-381-for-sale-PAA21156 ------------- Phantom 949 |
Posted By: Dan_378
Date Posted: 23 Feb 11 at 2:15pm
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Hey. Im reluctantly, currently about to sell my RS300 sail number 378. Fast Boat. It is in Excellent Condition and comes with a Brand new B Rig sail Not been used and spare sail, new style new sail. Boats watertight and only been sailed twice since was pressure Tested By pinnel and Bax over year ago. Boat will be Race Ready apon Sale, Continious Kicker. Spars Good condition. Looking for 2,695 O.N.O. As you can see they are Hard to come by hense why i wish i didnt have to sell it! Selling due to only used twice in Past year because work and going traveling Soon. Under and over covers though top cover could do with replacing. Trailer and Trolley Included. Also good condition! New wheels on trolley |
Posted By: tomoore1
Date Posted: 23 Feb 11 at 5:18pm
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I will also be grudgingly parting with my 300. Number 410 with 2 sails, carbon tiller extension, top and bottom covers with trolley/ trailer. Good quick boat (look at early results by Greg Barton and myself in the summer of 2009).
Will be selling as uni ends this year and I will have to face the big wide world and head abroad for jobs. ------------- Restoring Firefly 517 |
Posted By: fleaberto
Date Posted: 02 Mar 11 at 2:45pm
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There was one for sale last week on the 'Trident' website. ------------- Lightning368 'All the Gear' (409), Lightning368 'Sprite' (101), Laser (big number) 'Yellow Jack', RS Vareo (432)'The Golden Rays' |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 02 Mar 11 at 2:53pm
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RS 300's appear to be like buses. Wait ages for one, and 3 turn up at once! ------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: Mike L
Date Posted: 11 Mar 11 at 8:53am
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Please let me know if you are still selling the rs300 378 . ------------- Mike L |
Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 11 Mar 11 at 8:26pm
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RS300 on ebay. ------------- Phantom 949 |
Posted By: simonrh
Date Posted: 12 Mar 11 at 2:46pm
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Not going to win any awards for spelling with that ebay ad! ------------- Vortex Asymmetric 1064 Dart 18 7118 Smartkat stunt sailor extraordinaire |