RS300......
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Topic: RS300......
Posted By: jeffers
Subject: RS300......
Date Posted: 07 May 13 at 9:44am
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Well what can I say, had my first taste of one yesterday. What an awesome bit of kit and what fun to sail. I have been promised another go when there is a bit more wind (it was patchy at best yesterday). So for our resident RS300 officianados...... What is the best way to tack? I found the extension a bit on the long side for going past the falls so ended up taking it out, the back. Is this the accepted method (gybing didn't present the same issue)? Getting the sail to set was interesting, there always seems to be a big crease coming from the clew. The guy who owns it say they all have that to a greater or lesser extent, is that true? Finally, how much should you sheet in going upwind, do they work best with the boom over the rear quarter or so you need to come in a bit more than that (given the amount of flare on the hull for the 'wings')? ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
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Posted By: sargesail
Date Posted: 07 May 13 at 10:54am
Rule of thumb - over the 1/4. Welcome to the enlightened club! The 300 always puts a smile on my face.
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Posted By: pondmonkey
Date Posted: 07 May 13 at 11:20am
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good fun aren't they! FWIW... I never had enough kicker on, or so I was told anyway. ------------- |
Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 07 May 13 at 11:39am
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I came off the water grinning from ear to ear...... Now if only I had the funds......and the time.....and the fitness...... ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: Telltale
Date Posted: 07 May 13 at 11:39am
Surprised that Sargesail didn't advise you on his favourite topic, the 300 kicker!, pull on loads of it then when you think the mast is about to snap, a bit more!! 
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Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 07 May 13 at 11:40am
I tried that....but as it wasn't my boat I didn't want to break it  ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: Neptune
Date Posted: 07 May 13 at 11:45am
That seems the trick in lots of singlehanders from Lasers and Toppers, though higher performance 600 and Musto's as well. ------------- Musto Skiff and Solo sailor |
Posted By: pondmonkey
Date Posted: 07 May 13 at 11:49am
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yep- I'm using a lot less with a traveller on the Solo. I reckon the D-One would be an interesting boat from a klcker vs traveller perspective.... ------------- |
Posted By: Rockhopper
Date Posted: 07 May 13 at 7:48pm
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Try it on the sea in waves all i can say is WOW i really enjoyed both the ones i have had in the past now only is my Knees would improve i could go sailing again. ------------- Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo |
Posted By: Steve411
Date Posted: 08 May 13 at 9:19am
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Yes, tiller extension round the back when tacking. I tend to have the main hard in until overpowered and then progressively ease it over the quarter. ------------- Steve B RS300 411 https://www.facebook.com/groups/55859303803" rel="nofollow - RS300 page |
Posted By: Steve411
Date Posted: 08 May 13 at 9:20am
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On the good news front, I believe RS has just made and sold another batch. ------------- Steve B RS300 411 https://www.facebook.com/groups/55859303803" rel="nofollow - RS300 page |
Posted By: AlanH
Date Posted: 08 May 13 at 10:38am
| New people buying into class, or people upgrading? At Prestwick, 2 new ppl have just bought secondhand examples, plus another new person coming in having bought within the club. So a good local fleet for Nats here next year. |
Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 08 May 13 at 11:22am
The first tack attempt was a comedy of errors... then I thought it must go round the back. Thanks Steve. ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: winging it
Date Posted: 08 May 13 at 7:39pm
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The 300 is on my to try list along with the D1. Which would be more suited to a mature lady with dodgy hands and shoulders?
------------- the same, but different... |
Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 09 May 13 at 7:19am
A Solo...... ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: winging it
Date Posted: 09 May 13 at 8:39am
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ahahhhahahah ain't happening any time soon.... ------------- the same, but different... |
Posted By: maxibuddah
Date Posted: 09 May 13 at 9:17am
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How about that vintage canoe on the Facebook sales group nessa? ------------- Everything I say is my opinion, honest |
Posted By: pondmonkey
Date Posted: 09 May 13 at 9:22am
Probably the D1- the 300 spits you out when its windy and that can hurt. A D1 sailor retires to the bar and is not afraid to order a decent bottle of red wine to share with his/her mates. ------------- |
Posted By: winging it
Date Posted: 09 May 13 at 10:10am
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The vintage canoe is always tempting whenever I see it, but I now need something relatively maintenance free - I have more than enough scraping to do! I do sometimes think about a grp cvrda eligiblesolo whenever one appears on ebay, but then sanity returns. There are two rs300s currently at Hunts. The one Paul tried has yet to do much racing, but the other is pretty active. But like Jimbo says, the rs300 is tippy, and I have a choice of moths for when I want to swim.... I'm still trying to find a gap in a hideous schedule to get down and try Russ's demo boat. I wonder if there will be any charter boats for their event at Weymouth? Russ? ------------- the same, but different... |
Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 09 May 13 at 10:58am
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There are 3 RS300s at Hunts Nessa, Ed, Stu and a guy who also has a Solo..... ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |