A modern dinghy with classic durable fiberglass construction, the RS Venture sets a new benchmark for a 16’ recreational sailboat. With a cockpit large enough for up to 8, the RS Venture offers a platform perfect for family cruising or sail training programs. The optional asymmetrical spinnaker, a roller furling jib, and other modern features like the gnav strut vang make the RS Venture incredibly user friendly and a blast to sail.

RS Venture

$23,995.00

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Remarkably stable hull design with large comfortable cockpit

The RS Venture has space for up to 8

A forward mast position and strut style vang give added space in the cockpit

The RS Venture is stable enough to be left on a mooring

Completely self-bailing cockpit means no bailing

The RS Venture comes standard with a roller furling jib

Mylar or Dacron mainsail options

Asymmetric or symmetric spinnaker packages

The RS Venture's responsive performance is great for training and exciting for seasoned sailors

Optional outboard engine mount, weighted centerboard, and rear storage locker

Optional transom boarding ladder, masthead float and trapeze package
Thick woven GRP skins and 3mm coremat

Double layered gelcoat for durability

Optional rubrail for protection on gunwales

Optional aluminum keelband on hull for protection against grounding

x = Standard Feature	* = Optional Feature	RS Venture S	RS Venture SE	RS Venture Connect
Designer	Phil Morrison/RS Sailing	x	x	x
Length	4.9m (16'4")	x	x	x
Beam	2.0m (6'8")	x	x	x
Centreboard	GRP	x
Centreboard – ballasted	Steel – 60kg		x
Keel (vertical lifting)	Lead bulb – 125kg			x
Draft (keel down)	0.9m (3'2")			x
Draft (keel raised)	0.3m (0'10")			x
Air draft (mast above water)	7m (23'0")	x	x	x
Weight (hull)	195kg (430lbs)	x	x	x
Mainsail – Dacron with reefing system	9.0m² (97ft²)	x	x	x
JIb – Dacron	3.8m² (41ft²)	x	x	x
Jib furling system		x	x	x
Storm mainsail & jib (required for use with forward-facing seats)	Can be ordered in lieu of standard sails	*	*	*
Race mainsail & jib	Availability to be advised
Asymmetric Gennaker	14m² (150ft²)	*	*	*
Mast – aluminium alloy		x	x	x
Boom – aluminium alloy	With single-line reefing system	x	x	x
Lifting rudder	Plus stock plus tiller plus extension	x	x	x
Centre-mainsheet arrangement		x	x	x
Rear stowage locker
Single forward facing seat	Para sailing			*
Twin forward facing seats	Para sailing			*
Central sheeting and controls console	Para sailing			*
Manual joystick steering	Para sailing			*
Electronic joystick steering	Para sailing			*
Sip/puff electronic steering	Para sailing			*
Rubber gunwhale protection	Factory fitted	*	*	*
Alloy keel band protection	Factory fitted	*	*	*
Mast head float		*	*	*
Transom boarding ladder		*	*	*
Outboard motor transom wear pads		*	*	*
Anchor pack	Includes ancor, warp, chain, bag	*	*	*
Fenders		*	*	*
Top cover	Breathable polycotton	*	*	*
Road trailer combi base		*	*	*

RS Venture

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