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RS Venture

RS Sailing |  Mfg # RS-VENTURE-S
$26,499.00 USD
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The RS Venture is a modern 16-foot recreational dinghy built with durable fiberglass construction and designed for family cruising, sail training, and inclusive sailing programs. With a spacious cockpit capable of accommodating up to eight people, it provides a stable and confidence-inspiring platform for a wide range of sailing activities.

The Venture combines contemporary sailing performance with practical features such as a roller furling jib, optional asymmetric spinnaker, and a gnav strut vang that increases cockpit space. Its self-bailing cockpit and stable hull allow the boat to remain moored with confidence, while responsive handling keeps sailing engaging for experienced sailors.

Available in multiple keel and accessibility configurations, including the innovative Connect SCS models, the RS Venture adapts to traditional recreational use as well as advanced adaptive and World Sailing compliant programs.

KEY FEATURES

  • Spacious cockpit for up to 8 crew

  • Stable hull suitable for mooring

  • Self-bailing cockpit

  • Roller furling jib (standard)

  • Optional asymmetric or symmetric spinnaker

  • Forward mast position for increased cockpit space

  • Gnav strut vang system

  • Optional weighted centerboard or bulb keel

  • Optional Seated Control System (SCS) for adaptive sailing

  • Durable GRP fiberglass construction

Specifications
Length 4.9 m (16'4")
Beam 2.0 m (6'8")
Hull Weight 195 kg (430 lbs)
Hull Construction Thick Woven GRP with 3mm Coremat
Gelcoat Double Layered for Durability
Mast Aluminium Alloy
Boom Aluminium Alloy with Single-Line Reefing
Rudder Lifting Rudder with Tiller & Extension
Air Draft 7 m (23'0")
Mainsail (Dacron, Reefable) 9.0 m² (97 ft²)
Jib (Dacron) 3.8 m² (41 ft²)
Asymmetric Gennaker 14 m² (150 ft²)
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RS Sailing

RS Venture

From $26,499.00 USD

The RS Venture is a modern 16-foot recreational dinghy built with durable fiberglass construction and designed for family cruising, sail training, and inclusive sailing programs. With a spacious cockpit capable of accommodating up to eight people, it provides a stable and confidence-inspiring platform for a wide range of sailing activities.

The Venture combines contemporary sailing performance with practical features such as a roller furling jib, optional asymmetric spinnaker, and a gnav strut vang that increases cockpit space. Its self-bailing cockpit and stable hull allow the boat to remain moored with confidence, while responsive handling keeps sailing engaging for experienced sailors.

Available in multiple keel and accessibility configurations, including the innovative Connect SCS models, the RS Venture adapts to traditional recreational use as well as advanced adaptive and World Sailing compliant programs.

KEY FEATURES

Model

  • RS Venture S (Centerboard Version)
  • RS Venture SE (Ballasted Centerboard Version)
  • RS Venture Connect (Bulb Keel Version)
  • RS Venture Connect SCS (Bulb Keel with the Seated Control System)
  • RS Venture Connect SCS World Sailing
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