
One Design · Keelboat
RS21 parts, rigging and specifications
The RS21 is a keelboat one-design class designed by Richards / Whitehouse / RS Sailing (2018). MAURIPRO lists 74 parts for the RS21 below, grouped by system, with live prices and stock.
- Keelboat
- 74 parts
- 12 published figures
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RS21 parts
Prices and stock are live from our catalogue.
Mainsheet whipping · 1.5 mm · 3.3 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 2 mm (5/64 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Bullseye fairlead, medium, stainless lined
Bailer / bucket (optional)
Stand-up spring 19 x 25 mm
Harken Stand Up Spring - Height: 1 in (25 mm) & Outside Dia: 3/4 in (19 mm)
Engine block tie · 1.5 mm · 1.3 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 2 mm (5/64 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Cockpit back-strap (back rest) lashings · 3 mm · 0.8 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 3 mm (1/8 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Mainsail cunningham tail · 4 mm · 3.6 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Backstay purchase (backstay rope legs) · 4 mm · 20.3 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Rodkicker boom bracket
Selden Rodkicker Boom Bracket, for Rodkicker Type 05/10, Boom Sections B087, B107
Bailer / bucket (optional) (alternative)
Shurhold World's Best Rope Handle Bucket - 3.5 Gallon - White
Backstay block tie · 4 mm · 1.6 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Turnbuckle 5/16 in for 5 mm wire (forestay/shroud) - spare
VHF radio, handheld (operational)
Standard Horizon HX210 Handheld VHF Radio (Floating, Submersible, 6W)
Stanchion / guard-rail lines · 4 mm · 4.8 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
VHF radio, handheld (operational) (alternative)
Standard Horizon HX380 Handheld VHF Radio (5W, Submersible IPX-7)
Vang purchase strop · 5 mm · 9.5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Rig tension gauge (5 mm wire) (alternative)
Spinlock Rig Sense Tension - Wire: 3/16 - 5/16 in (5.0 - 8.0 mm)
PFD (one per crew member), ISO 12402-5 level 50 / USCG Type III
Zhik USCG Approved - Active PFD - Unisex (Black)
Main halyard · 6 mm · 59.1 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Spare clevis pin (Selden Boom Pin 8 x 40 D Head)
Selden D-Head Clevis Pin ø8x40 mm, AISI316 Stainless
Jib halyard · 6 mm · 55.1 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Gennaker halyard · 6 mm · 64 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Spare fastener (Selden POP RIVET LD665 (ø4.8X16.5)MNL)
Selden Pop-rivet, ø4,8 X 16,5 mm, Monel, Dome Head
Gennaker tack line · 6 mm · 32.8 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Jib cunningham purchase · 4 mm · 7.2 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Jib cunningham control · 4 mm · 8.5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Engine uphaul (motor lifting line) · 4 mm · 8.2 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Bowsprit launch line · 5 mm · 14.4 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Vang control line · 5 mm · 19.7 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Mainsail cunningham control · 5 mm · 11.5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Backstay control line · 5 mm · 27.9 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Gennaker sheet (one continuous) · 8 mm · 101.7 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 8 mm (5/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Jib sheet · 8 mm · 37.7 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 8 mm (5/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Mainsheet · 8 mm · 53.5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 8 mm (5/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Rope sold by the foot is added at the cut length shown on the card.
RS21 specifications
| Specification | Published figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Beam | 2.20m (7'3") | RS Sailing - RS21 product page ('RS21 One Design - Keelboat racing the RS way') |
| DraftDraught | 1.38m (4'6") | RS Sailing - RS21 product page ('RS21 One Design - Keelboat racing the RS way') |
| Displacement | 650kg (1433lbs) | RS Sailing - RS21 product page ('RS21 One Design - Keelboat racing the RS way'); matches Wikipedia, Wikipedia - RS21 |
| Mainsail areaMainsail – Club and Mainsail – Race | 16.2m² (175ft²) | RS Sailing - RS21 product page ('RS21 One Design - Keelboat racing the RS way') |
| Jib areaJib – Club and Jib – Race | 8.4m² (90.4ft²) | RS Sailing - RS21 product page ('RS21 One Design - Keelboat racing the RS way') |
| Spinnaker / gennaker areaGennaker – Race | 40m² (430.5ft²) | RS Sailing - RS21 product page ('RS21 One Design - Keelboat racing the RS way') |
| CrewRule C.3.1 | The crew shall consist of 3 or more persons. | International RS21 Class Association - RS21 Class Rules, effective date 2023-June-22, status Approved (v.2) |
| Designer | Richards / Whitehouse / RS Sailing | RS Sailing - RS21 product page ('RS21 One Design - Keelboat racing the RS way') |
| Designer | Richards, Whitehouse and RS Sailing | International RS21 Class Association - RS21 Class Rules, effective date 2023-June-22, status Approved (v.2) |
| Builder | RS Sailing | RS Sailing - RS21 product page ('RS21 One Design - Keelboat racing the RS way') |
| First built / designedDesigned in 2018 | 2018 | International RS21 Class Association - RS21 Class Rules, effective date 2023-June-22, status Approved (v.2) |
| RigSail sets listed by builder | Club / Race | RS Sailing - RS21 product page ('RS21 One Design - Keelboat racing the RS way') |
Figures are shown as each source publishes them, with the other unit converted. Class rules set the measurements that count for racing.
RS21 tuning guides
- RS Sailing / West Coast Sailing: RS21 Tuning Guide (created by Jake Sorosky, West Coast Sailing)Version 2019 · 2 pages
- RS Sailing (rigging manual): RS21 Rigging Manual V16 – 4.8 Rough Rig SettingVersion V16 · 95 pages
Tuning guides belong to the sailmakers that publish them. MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them; ask the sailmaker or your class association for a copy.
RS21 class rules and references
- Class rules: Class Rules 2023 June 22 v.2 (from filename, linked on class site)
- Class association: rs21sailing.org
- Builder: rssailing.com
References checked 2026-11-04.
RS21 buying questions
What RS21 parts does MAURIPRO carry?
74 products are listed for the RS21 on this page: halyards, sheets & control lines (22); blocks & sheaves (7); cleats, clutches & fairleads (2); travelers, tracks & cars (1); spars, poles & rig fittings (8); foils, rudders & tillers (2); and more. Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.
How do I know a part fits my RS21?
Each part here is linked to the RS21 because its exact manufacturer part number appears on the RS21 parts lists we reviewed. Fit can still depend on your boat's year, builder and rig, so check the product details and your class rules, or ask our technical team before you order.
Are there tuning guides for the RS21?
Sailmakers have published tuning guides for this class, including RS Sailing / West Coast Sailing (RS21 Tuning Guide (created by Jake Sorosky, West Coast Sailing), 29 April 2019); RS Sailing (rigging manual) (RS21 Rigging Manual V16 – 4.8 Rough Rig Setting, Rigging Manual V16). These guides belong to their publishers; MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them, so please get them from the sailmaker or your class association.
Which rules govern the RS21?
The class is governed by its class rules (Class Rules 2023 June 22 v.2 (from filename, linked on class site)). Check the current edition with the class association before buying parts for racing.
Everything in this collection
All products currently in this MAURIPRO collection, with filters.
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Spinlock Rig Sense Tension - Wire: 1/16 - 3/16 in (2.0 - 5.0 mm)
SPI-RGS-0205
$143.65 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Standard Horizon HX210 Handheld VHF Radio (Floating, Submersible, 6W)
STH-HX210
$139.00 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Ronstan Tiller Extension Battlestick (Alloy) - Length: 4.1 ft (1250 mm)
RONRF3135
$79.39 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Ronstan Splicing Kit - F25 needle w/Puller, Large, for 6 to 8 mm (1/4 to 5/16") lines
RON-RFSPLICE-F25
$31.32 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Ronstan Splicing Kit - F20 needle w/Puller, Medium, for 4 to 6 mm (5/32 to 1/4") lines
RON-RFSPLICE-F20
$28.46 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-05
$2.19 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - S Cup - 8 mm (5/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
PRR-330-08
$1.70 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-04
$1.44 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
PRR-430-06
$1.59 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
PRR-410-05
$1.19 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 3 mm (1/8 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-03
$0.98 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
PRR-410-04
$1.02 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 2 mm (5/64 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-02
$0.57 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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