RS RS100 Buyer's Guide
The RS100 is a Paul Handley-designed singlehanded dinghy from RS Sailing, in production since 2009 with around 400 built. For a buyer scanning the used market, it is a lightweight planing dinghy with an epoxy sandwich hull and carbon components, and that character should shape both inspection and expectations.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every RS100 is a singlehander with moulded wings forming part of the hull and a wide aft section for seated stability. The fine bow and flared sides are consistent across the class; there is no cabin or berth layout to compare. The two-part carbon fibre mast with a removable lower section for smaller sails means some boats may carry the lighter rig configuration, worth confirming against the sailor's weight.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The class-standard equipment centers on solo handling. A pivoting rudder and daggerboard make launching practical, and a pulley system for the centreboard keeps the sailor in place. Controls are led out to the wings so they fall easily to hand. Asymmetric spinnaker gear and Mylar sails are part of the rig, with three rig options documented including the lightweight-sail mast setup. Buyers should verify which rig is fitted, as that affects suitability more than any audio or galley extra.
What to Inspect
The epoxy sandwich hull is the structural heart of the boat, and its condition should lead any survey epoxy sandwich hull. Carbon fibre spars and epoxy foils need checking for delamination or impact, since these are the high-performance elements. The two-part mast's removable section joint should seat cleanly, and the centreboard pulley should run free. Wings moulded into the hull mean no fastener leaks at that junction, but the flared topsides should be examined for stress at the mould line.
Buyer's Takeaway
For a shopper, the checklist is short: confirm the rig option and mast section, inspect the sandwich hull and carbon components closely, and test the centreboard pulley and pivoting foils. A clean RS100 rewards the solo sailor with a stable, lively platform that testers preferred to its duller predecessors.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the RS RS100. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $7,261 | — |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $5,726 | -21.1% |
Where they're listed
RS RS100 listings appear across 2 countries. Switzerland has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by Germany.
Country view
2 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $7,261 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Germany | $5,726 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |