RS600FF (dinghy)

The RS600FF is a modification of the RS600 (dinghy), light-weight sailing dinghy designed by Clive Everest and Nick Peters. It differs from the conventional RS600 as it has hydrofoils.

In Spring 2009 there were approximately 50 RS600FF's in existence. Mostly conversions of conventional RS600 boats. Both types bear the RS prefix, an abbreviation of Racing Sailboats, the original builder. However the new built FF's are build by Full Force Boats

It is a single hander with trapeze and racks, and a hydrofoil system similar to the International Moth. The foling moth's have been attracting much attention in recent years, however their ultra light weight have made them unsuitable for heavier sailors, the 600 was, to an extent inspired, by the Moth, but being bigger una rigged and suited to heavier crews was "made over" despite it being a One Design Class.

Specifications

It is difficult to include full specifications as the class is really still in its initial development phase. There are various degrees of modification from the conventional RS600. There is also now a purpose built version.

New build

Differences between a brand new RS600FF and a brand new RS600 (dinghy).

• Hydrofoil Centerboard, with modified centreboard case.
• Hydrofoil Rudder, with modified rudder gantry.
• Wand system to trim the daggerboard foil fitted to the bow.
• Carbon/Epoxy hull as opposed to the Glass Fibre/Epoxy hull.
• Lighter Weight
• Hi aspect ratio sail
• Higher trolley to incorporate the hydrofoils retracted.

Conversions

Conversion are old (or new) conventional RS600 (dinghy)'s with modifications. Main difference is the hydrofoils the following items being sufficient to call it a RS600FF:

• Hydrofoil Centerboard, with modified centreboard case.
• Hydrofoil Rudder, with modified rudder gantry.
• Wand system to trim the daggerboard foil fitted to the bow.

Changing the hull material is not possible, however even if the following are missing the boat would still be considered an FF.

• Hi aspect ratio sail
• Higher trolley to incorporate the hydrofoils retracted.

The RS600 (dinghy) Conversion's are reversible, they can be taken off to convert the boat back.