RS200 Fitting Guide

The RS200 is a two person dinghy, designed in 1995 by Phil Morrison and built by RS Sailing. The boat has stood the test of time and proved it’s self year after year as one of the best two person sailing boats in the UK. The class regularly sells out its National Championships with 100 plus entry’s coming from a wide audience of young and old sailors.

The boat is now on its second version, with the hull remaining the same as it was in 1995 and the deck and cockpit now having a fresher more modern layout.

Allen was the original hardware supplier of choice for the RS200 and is still available on new builds, although the fittings list’s do vary slightly.

This RS200 fittings list is based on the original deck layout, but is an up to date modern racing fitout which has been approved by our Team Allen sailors.

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Transom Fittings

It is important to check that all fittings around the transom are well sealed, as this is an area which is known to let in small amounts of water.

Hatch Cover – A.337 & A.338 – Ensure the cover is always fastened tightly to stop any water leaks. Its also recommend to leave hatch covers off when the boat is not in use, to allow the hull to “breath”.

Bung – A.323

Rudder Retaining Clip – A1923

Toe Strap Lacing Eyes – A4388 – There are three of these near the transom on the old style deck. The toe straps attached to the middle one. Elastic take ups are tied to the respective side.

Mainsheet Fittings

The mainsheet on the RS200 can either run inside the boom or outside. Some believe when it runs inside it adds slightly more friction where the sheet enters and exits the boom. If running the sheet externally a support (cover) must run 50% of the external sheet length.

Strop Block – A2040Tii or A2040 – If using the A2040Tii, it is recommend a Tii-Shackle is used in a figure of eight configuration to ensure the cheeks of the blocks are not separated.

Boom End Block – A2040 & A-621104 – If running the mainsheet internally it is important to get the block as high inside the boom as possible to limit the rubbing of the mainsheet when exiting the boom.

Mid Boom Block – A2040 attached to A4258 boom slide.

Gybing Strop – A.156

Ratchet Block – A2160, A4388, A.622, A4033 or A5166ASS – The ratchet block set up is a personal choice. Many in the class prefer to remove the mainsheet jammer in order to make trimming the sail easier. If you do remove the mainsheet jammer, a swivel base is not needed as the 60mm Pro-Ratchet has a built in swivel.

Kicker Fittings

Thwart Cleat – A.677-497 & A4665 – Two of each of these parts are needed for the kicker, one for each side. The A4665 helps guide the rope into the cleat. The A.677-497 allows for the control line to be pulled at any angle and be cleated easily.

Under Thwart Block – A2022A & A5405N– Two of each of these parts are needed, one for each side. The Cunningham will also share this block. (A2022A maximum of 2 needed per boat for both Cunningham and Kicker). Attached to A4388 lacing eye.

Kicker Fixing Point (forward of the centreboard) – A4388, A2020SC – Two of each of these parts are needed, one for each side.

Mast Step – A2022, A1438 – Remove the clevis pin from the A1438. Remove the bolt from the mast step. Insert the A2022 onto the A1438 and then insert the A1438 in between the mast step. Replace the bolt for the mast step to hold A1438 in place.

Top Kicker Block – A2030HLF attached to A4258 boom slide.

Second Kicker Block – A2020Tii

Third Kicker Block – A2022Tii

Fourth Kicker Block – A2020Tii-Shackle or A2020 & A5404S – Attach via Tii-shackle to the bolt on inside of mast step.

Kicker Guide for Helm – A..87-20 – Drill a small hole in the hand rail just above the thwart. Using Dyneema, splice an A..87-20 to the hole in the hand rail. The thimble can then be used to guide the control line nearer to the side of the boat. Making it easier to adjust whilst sailing.

Cunningham Fittings

Under Thwart Block – A2022A & A5405N – Two of each of these parts are needed, one for each side. The kicker will also share this block. (A2022A maximum of 2 needed per boat for both Cunningham and Kicker). Attached to A4388 lacing eye.

Kicker Fixing Point (forward of the centreboard) – A4388, A2020SC – Two of each of these parts are needed, one for each side.

Top Block – A2020Tii

Cunningham Guide for Helm – A..87-20 – Drill a small hole in the hand rail just above the thwart. Using Dyneema, splice an A..87-20 to the hole in the hand rail. The thimble can then be used to guide the control line nearer to the side of the boat. Making it easier to adjust whilst sailing.

RS200 Cunningham and kicker cleats and blocks on thwart

Jib Fittings

Jib Sheet Cleats and Track – A4587

Jib Halyard – A2020Tii-Shackle , A2020, A4379HK-90, A4388 – the RS200 requires a decent amount of rig tension, so having the purchase system sorted for the jib halyard will make your life much easier when trying to crank it on. This set up gives a 3:1 purchase.

Jib Halyard Cleat – C211M2

Spinnaker Fittings

Spinnaker Halyard Blocks – 4 x A2020 – You will need four A2020 blocks, one mounted behind the spinnaker bag for retrieval. One spliced to the crew toe strap fittings, just in front of the spinnaker cleat – its important that this block is set at the correct height and held up with some elastic. If the block is two low it will make dropping the spinnaker difficult as the halyard could get stuck in the cleat. If its too high it will make hoisting harder as it wont automatically cleat the rope when hoisting. – One tied to the spinnaker pole launcher line and one used to direct the spinnaker halyard up to the mast (fixed next the the spinnaker cleat).

Spinnaker Pole Cheek Block – A2026

Spinnaker Halyard Take Up Blocks – A2020 & A2020Tii-Shackle – Attach the A2020Tii with Tii-shackle to the lacing eye which holds the cockpit rubber bung for the self bailer. Tie some elastic to the A2020, feed it through the A2020Tii and then tie it off on the kicker fixing point at the front of the crew area. The spinnaker halyard can then be fed either side of the thwart and through the A2020. If the elastic is set correctly it will keep the Halyard tight and make hoisting and dropping the spinnaker easier as you will not get any knots/ tangles in the halyard.

Spinnaker Sheet Blocks – 2 x A2140 or 2 x A2040Tii-Shackle – Spinnaker blocks are personal preference. If you want more feel from the spinnaker sheet then the A2040Tii will offer a better responsive feel, but will make the spinnaker much harder to hold onto. It will also make gybing easier as the sheets will run more freely through the gybe. The A2140 is a ratchet block so it will add friction to the sheets, reducing the load on the line and making it easier to hold.

Outhaul Fittings

Internal Block – A2020

External Block – A2020 & A4388

External Clamcleat – C211M2

Other Fittings

Crew Toe Strap Fittings – 2 x A4073

Foredeck Hatch Cover – A.537-BAG – This hatch cover comes with a built it bag, to hold all your tasty snacks whilst sailing. Ensure the cover is always fastened tightly to stop any water leaks. Its also recommend to leave hatch covers off when the boat is not in use, to allow the hull to “breath”.

Shroud Fittings – 2 x A4972 & 2 x A4871X

Tiller Extension – A5511 or A4698B

Mast Head Aerovane – A..71 & A4066

Self Drainer Bung – A1231 & A4388

For any more information about anything in this article please contact the Allen sales team who are always happy to help answer any technical or fitting queries you might have. sales@allenbrothers.co.uk – +44 1621 774689