Does anyone know of an owner's manual or rigging diagram for an Escape Rumba? I just bought a used one and can't figure out how to rig it and internet searches have yielded nothing. Thanks -
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Escape Rumba
This is a fun little boat and really easy to sail. I bought one (used) for my then seven year old granddaughter to learn to sail. She is now nine and still sails the Escape. Main sheet is mid-boom.
Here is text from old ad copy.
"Hull
· Easily transported on a car top or trailer, the hull is one piece roto-molded polyethylene with no seams to open. This creates a durable, light weight boat that can take the punishment of beach sailing, grounding, or being dragged along the shore. The hull is a distinctive bright safety yellow for easy spotting from shore.
· The wide body design makes the Rumba extremely stable. The Stable form hull design making it 3X less likely to capsize than a traditional sailboat - you'll spend more time sailing and less time swimming!
· When the wind picks up, the rounded sides offer a great platform to hike out for ultimate speed and performance. The Rumba is one of the most versatile high performance small sailboats ever designed. It combines race boat performance and the ability to carry the whole family for summer outings.
· The forward cockpit provides lots of space, and the aft cockpit features sculptured bucket seats with excellent lower back support, so you can sit, and be very comfortable in light breezes. The cockpit is also self-draining, with drink holders and mast step.
Sail Plan
· The Rumba features the SmartRig sail plan with roller reefing on the mast, usually found only in much larger boats. When you want to deploy the sail, simply pull the outhaul line and the sail unrolls. To stow the sail, pull on the furling line and the sail easily rolls up on the mast again. This also means the sail is easily adjusted to any size necessary for wind conditions. If it's really blowing, reduce sail area. If the wind is light, pull it out all the way. The sail sleeves over the two piece mast eliminating the need for halyards, and is controlled by a single mainsheet. It's no wonder the Rumba is considered one of roomiest and most user friendly boats in its class.
Specifications
· Length (ft): 12.75
· Width (ft): 5
· Mast Height (ft): 21
· Sail Size (sq ft): 82
· Hull Weight (lbs): 150 "
These photos (from sailing Texas) may help. The rig shows pretty well.
This is a fun little boat and really easy to sail. I bought one (used) for my then seven year old granddaughter to learn to sail. She is now nine and still sails the Escape. Main sheet is mid-boom.
Here is text from old ad copy.
"Hull
· Easily transported on a car top or trailer, the hull is one piece roto-molded polyethylene with no seams to open. This creates a durable, light weight boat that can take the punishment of beach sailing, grounding, or being dragged along the shore. The hull is a distinctive bright safety yellow for easy spotting from shore.
· The wide body design makes the Rumba extremely stable. The Stable form hull design making it 3X less likely to capsize than a traditional sailboat - you'll spend more time sailing and less time swimming!
· When the wind picks up, the rounded sides offer a great platform to hike out for ultimate speed and performance. The Rumba is one of the most versatile high performance small sailboats ever designed. It combines race boat performance and the ability to carry the whole family for summer outings.
· The forward cockpit provides lots of space, and the aft cockpit features sculptured bucket seats with excellent lower back support, so you can sit, and be very comfortable in light breezes. The cockpit is also self-draining, with drink holders and mast step.
Sail Plan
· The Rumba features the SmartRig sail plan with roller reefing on the mast, usually found only in much larger boats. When you want to deploy the sail, simply pull the outhaul line and the sail unrolls. To stow the sail, pull on the furling line and the sail easily rolls up on the mast again. This also means the sail is easily adjusted to any size necessary for wind conditions. If it's really blowing, reduce sail area. If the wind is light, pull it out all the way. The sail sleeves over the two piece mast eliminating the need for halyards, and is controlled by a single mainsheet. It's no wonder the Rumba is considered one of roomiest and most user friendly boats in its class.
Specifications
· Length (ft): 12.75
· Width (ft): 5
· Mast Height (ft): 21
· Sail Size (sq ft): 82
· Hull Weight (lbs): 150 "
These photos (from sailing Texas) may help. The rig shows pretty well.
Escape Rumba Manual
Funnily enough I bought a used Escape Rumba last week too (July 14/09). I have a copy of the manual and rigging instructions. send an e-mail if you'd like.
Funnily enough I bought a used Escape Rumba last week too (July 14/09). I have a copy of the manual and rigging instructions. send an e-mail if you'd like.
manual
Is there any way I can get a copy of your manual, I would be willing to compensate your time and efforts....let me know
Thanks! Bryan
Is there any way I can get a copy of your manual, I would be willing to compensate your time and efforts....let me know
Thanks! Bryan
I have electronic copies of the Escape Rumba manual.
Send me your email address & I email it to you.
Chuck O'Connor
chuckoconnor@columbus.rr.com
Send me your email address & I email it to you.
Chuck O'Connor
chuckoconnor@columbus.rr.com
I have a new tiller for an escape that I'm willing to trade or sell.
They seem like great boats, at somepoint I might get something just to play with maybe race and these look fun.
They seem like great boats, at somepoint I might get something just to play with maybe race and these look fun.
I am writting from France,where I live in Annecy( North Alpes) near a lake and Switzerland.The Escape boats are less known than the "Laser" and they are no more imported. I purchased a cheap Captiva and a cheap Rumba then it is very difficult to obtain assistance. It is why I want to thank Chuck O'Connor for having send me so quickly a scan of his manual.All is OK.
Anyone have an escape rhumba for sale? Or the parts of one . Or an escape Captive
Trying to get the smart rig. I have the hull and other parts to the escape captiva, but loost the smart rig when the boat was stored on a doack during an unexpectant storm.
Please email me!
abanick@optonline.com
Trying to get the smart rig. I have the hull and other parts to the escape captiva, but loost the smart rig when the boat was stored on a doack during an unexpectant storm.
Please email me!
abanick@optonline.com
I notice that an Escape Rumba sail is currently available on eBay, but no other rigging. FYI, the same type of Smart Rig was used on several other boats. There was even a Laser 2 version, called an 'Expedition' (http://www.sailingtexas.com/sescapeexpedition145100.html). There are boats in the current Catalina Expo line that are still sold with the same rig, the 12.5 and the 14.5 (http://www.catalinayachts.com/yachts.cfm?act=model&id=4).
Mountain Road Trading Post (MRTP) claims to have an assortment of Escape parts (http://www.mrtp.net/escape.htm).
Mountain Road Trading Post (MRTP) claims to have an assortment of Escape parts (http://www.mrtp.net/escape.htm).
I have an Escape Rumba that is missing the complete rudder/tiller assy. and the sail is in really bad shape, but the hull and mast is in great condition. I have no use for this boat as I cannot afford the necessary parts to make her seaworthy...It looks like (from the tiller bracket mounted on the hull) that the tiller/rudder from a sunfish will work. If anyone is interested in her, shoot me an email.....I can take and send pics to anyone interested....Fred
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