The RS200 is a 4m, double handed,

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, racing

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. Designed in 1995 by

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and manufactured by

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. It has a lightweight polyester GRP with Coremat hull construction.Sailing Networks
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Performance and design

The RS200 utilises a single line

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system and low sheet loads on the sail controls. It can be sailed by weights of between 16 and 26 stone. The open transom allows the RS200 to virtually self drain after a capsize and a moulded self bailer removes any remaining water.

Performance and design

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