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RS200 (dinghy)

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RS200
An RS200 sailing on Lake Garda, Italy.
Development
DesignerPhil Morrison
Year1995
NameRS200
Boat
Crew2
Draft3.707349 ft 0 in (1.13 m)
Hull
TypePolyester GRP with Coremat. Vinylester resin infusion with coremat 2021 onwards
ConstructionFiberglass
Hull weight172 lb (78 kg)
LOA13 ft 0 in (3.96 m)
Beam6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Rig
Rig typeAluminium alloy spars
Sails
Mainsail area98.27 sq ft (9.130 m2)
Jib/genoa area29.7 sq ft (2.76 m2)
Spinnaker area89 sq ft (8.3 m2)
Upwind sail area124 sq ft (11.5 m2)
Racing
D-PN88.3[1]
RYA PN1046[2]

The RS200 is a 4m, double handed, hiking, racing dinghy. Designed in 1995 by Phil Morrison and manufactured by RS Sailing, it has a lightweight polyester GRP with Coremat hull construction.[3]

Performance and design

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The RS200 utilises a single line asymmetrical spinnaker system and low sheet loads on the sail controls. It can be sailed successfully by pairs of sailors with combined weights of between 16 stone (100 kg) and 26 stone (170 kg). Both sailors hike; there are no trapezes or wings. The open transom assists drainage after a capsize and a moulded self bailer can be opened to remove any remaining water.

References

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  1. ^ "Centerboard Classes". US Sailing. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Portsmouth Number List 2015" (PDF). Royal Yachting Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 May 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  3. ^ Sailing Networks
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