| Main features | RS 500 XL |
Model | RS 500 |
Version | XL |
Hull type | Monohull |
Category | Double handed skiff (dinghy) |
Sailboat builder | RS Sailing |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester |
First built hull | 2006 |
Last built hull | Still in production |
Appendages | Centerboard : pivoting centerboard |
Helm | Single tiller |
Rudder | Single transom hung rudder |
Unsinkable | No |
Trailerable | Yes |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 10490 2020 |
| Main dimensions | RS 500 XL |
Hull length | 14’ 2”4.34 m |
Beam (width) | 5’ 2”1.58 m |
Draft | 3’ 8”1.13 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 220 lb100 kg |
| Rig and sails | RS 500 XL |
Upwind sail area | 141 ft²13.1 m² |
Downwind sail area | 253 ft²23.5 m² |
Mainsail area | 102 ft²9.5 m² |
Jib area | 39 ft²3.6 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 151 ft²14 m² |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi fractional |
Mast configuration | Deck stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No |
Number of levels of spreaders | 1 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars |
Standing rigging | Continuous |
| Performances | RS 500 XL |
Crew | 2 |
Trapezes | 1 set(s) |
PY (Portsmouth Yardstick) rating iPortsmouth Yardstick is an empirical rating system allowing small sailboats (dinghies included), of different sizes and designs, to race each other fairly. Therefore, by comparing these values, we can have an indication of the relative speed of 2 boats. | 972 |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 654 ft²/T60.8 m²/T |
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. | 1174 ft²/T109.08 m²/T |
| Auxiliary engine | RS 500 XL |
Engine(s) | No engine |
| Accommodations and layout | RS 500 XL |
Cockpit | Open aft cockpit |