RS Sailing RS 500

Sailboat 14′ 4″ Since 2006

Overview

Builder
RS Sailing
Model
RS 500
Type
Sailboat
Built
2006 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
14′ 4″ (4.36 m)
Beam
5′ 2″ (1.58 m)
Draft
3′ 10″ (1.16 m)
Displacement
220 lb (100 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
113 sq ft (10.5 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
49.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Capsize screening
3.45

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
3.45
Rigging
fractional_rig_sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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