The RS600FF is a modification of the RS600, a light-weight sailing dinghy designed by Clive Everest and Nick Peters. It differs from the conventional RS600 as it has hydrofoils.
By Spring 2009, there were approximately 50 RS600FFs 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 FFs are built by Full Force Boats.
It is a single-hander with trapeze and racks, and a hydrofoil system similar to the International Moth. The foling moths have been attracting much attention in recent years, however, their ultra-light weight has made them unsuitable for heavier sailors.
The RS600FF was, to an extent inspired by the Moth, but being bigger, rigged and suited to heavier crews.
NEW BUILD Differences between a brand new 600FF and a brand new RS600 sailboat are:
Carbon/Epoxy hull as opposed to the Glass Fibre/Epoxy hull.
Hydrofoil Centerboard, with modified centreboard case.
Hydrofoil Rudder, with modified rudder gantry.
Wand system to trim the daggerboard foil fitted to the bow.
Lighter Weight
Hi aspect ratio sail
Higher trolley to incorporate the hydrofoils retracted.
Carbon hulls are identified by the black carbon gunwale.
RS600 CONVERSION 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.