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Overview of RS All Purpose Boats (APB) Range
RS All Purpose Boats are crafted to inspire new generations of sailors with their easy handling, durability, and aesthetic appeal. These boats are suitable for various sailing activities, including recreational sailing, racing, and family fun. Models like the RS Tera and RS Feva are recognized by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and offer pathways to competitive racing.
Key Features and Construction
RS boats are equipped with safety features such as non-swamping, self-bailing, and easy righting capabilities. They are constructed using the RS Comptec PE3 system, which involves a three-layer polyethylene construction for maximum strength and minimal maintenance. For boats over 15 feet, RS uses GRP composite construction for enhanced durability and performance.
Specifications and Models
The document details specifications for various models, including hull length, beam, hull weight, sail options, and crew capacity. Each model offers different features and options, such as spinnakers, daggerboards, and rudder systems, to cater to different sailing needs.
RS Tera
The RS Tera is designed for children and beginners, offering easy handling and quick righting from capsizes. It is recognized as an ISAF Junior Class and is suitable for both learning and competitive racing. The Tera features durable sails and a construction that requires minimal maintenance.
RS Quba
The RS Quba is a versatile boat suitable for both adults and children. It offers easy rigging, stability, and safety features, making it ideal for family use and training. The Quba can be configured for single-handed or crewed sailing and is known for its durability and minimal maintenance requirements.
RS Feva
The RS Feva is a popular two-person sailboat that caters to both recreational and competitive sailing. It features a modern design, easy rigging, and safety features that make it suitable for learning advanced sailing techniques. The Feva is recognized as an ISAF Class and is widely used in youth sailing programs.
RS Vision
The RS Vision is designed for versatility, offering features like a spinnaker and trapeze for added excitement. It is suitable for novices, families, and club racers, providing easy handling and durability.
RS Vision Detailed Overview
  • Design and Safety: The RS Vision features a spacious cockpit with built-in storage and a compression kicker above the boom for extra room. It is designed with no hard edges, making it safe for crew movement.
  • Suitability for All Levels: The boat is stable due to its wide waterline beam, making it suitable for beginners. It also supports advanced sailing skills like spinnaker sailing and trapezing.
  • Performance and Handling: Known for its excellent handling, the RS Vision is ideal for both family sailing and competitive racing. It is easy to right from a capsize and features a self-draining cockpit.
  • Construction: Made with RS Comptec PE3 construction, the boat is strong, stiff, and requires minimal maintenance.
RS Venture Detailed Overview
  • Design and Comfort: The RS Venture offers a large cockpit with ample seating for up to eight sailors. It features a gripped flat deck and a high boom for safe movement.
  • Versatility: The boat can be equipped with symmetric or asymmetric spinnakers and a trapeze, catering to various skill levels. It is easy to launch and recover.
  • Safety Features: The Venture is stable and can be righted easily from a capsize. It has a self-draining cockpit and built-in righting lines.
  • Durability: Constructed with a durable GRP composite hull, the Venture is designed for long-lasting use with minimal maintenance.
Conclusion
RS All Purpose Boats offer a range of models that cater to different sailing needs, from beginners to competitive racers. Their innovative construction and design ensure safety, durability, and enjoyment for sailors of all ages and skill levels. Both the RS Vision and RS Venture are praised for their performance, safety, and versatility, making them popular choices for families, clubs, and training centers worldwide.
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Sail it. Live it. Love it.

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“Lots of usage, great durability, terrific fun, major adrenalin rushes, good friends, brilliant value for money - What more could a family want?” Bill Tucker - Feva Dad RS All Purpose Boat (APB) Range Our vision goes beyond producing the best boats – We aim to develop boats and Classes that will inspire a new generation of sailors. RS All Purpose Boats are not only easy for novices, exceptionally durable and look great – They are also fantastic to sail and capture long term enthusiasm for our sport whether you’re cruising, racing or having family fun. Some of the boats are specifically for recreational...

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Pioneering Construction Impact Resistant Outer Layer RS polyethylene boats are constructed using our pioneering three layer system - RS Comptec PE3. This construction uses not only the best quality materials available, but we have also developed unique material thickness control that allows for strength to be added in high load areas without compromising the overall weight of the boat. Maximum strength and the best handling. Highest quality polyethylene skin gives exceptional impact resistance. RS Comptec PE3 is exceptionally durable and requires virtually no maintenance. Foam Middle Layer •...

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Specification / Model Hull Length Hull Weight Pro Battened Mylar Mainsail Beam Sport Dacron Mainsail Mini Sail (2.7m2/28ft2) Spinnaker Mast Dagger / Centreboard Rudder + Tiller + Extension Crew capacity (People) Aluminium Dagger board Aluminium Dagger board Aluminium Dagger board Pivoting Centreboard Options (For full details refer to RS web site) D12 kit, 6:1 Kicker Trolley , Road base, Top / Under covers, Padded spar / foil bags, 6:1 Kicker, Rowing kit, Race Kit. Top / Under covers, Trolley, Road base, Padded foil bags, Masthead float, Rowing kit. Side seats, furling jib, centre main Top /...

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Long lasting value The smaller Sport sail is durable Dacron and can be reefed around the mast. The Mylar Pro sail is fully battened - Giving more performance and excitement. Both can fit on the same spars, meaning that upgrading is easy and cost effective as your child improves and grows. If you have a family of varying abilities, or want them to sail together, you can change the rig in an instant. There is a mini Dacron sail for windy conditions or very light children. RS Comptec PE3 construction means the Tera is stiff, very strong - Perfect for training as well as racing. Less time and money...

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FUN 4 LIFE SAFE RACE PROVEN IT’S THE BOAT THAT CHILDREN WANT TO SAIL. LOOKS & SAILS LIKE A MODERN BOAT. EASY TO LEARN IN & EXCITING IN A BREEZE. Virtually no maintenance. Add options to the same hull & spars for a long tera life. EASY TO RIGHT & COMES UP DRY. PADDED BOOM TO PREVENT INJURY. RIGHTING LINES FOR SMALL CREWS. EVENTS WORLDWIDE & An ACTIVE CLASS ASSOCIATION. MAKE FRIENDS, HAVE FUN, IMPROVE QUICKLY. ISAF CLASS. POPULAR WITH YOUNG SAILORS. LOVED WORLDWIDE. RS Tera – Fast, fun and spreading across the world - The new best way to start a lifetime in sailing.

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FUN 4 ALL SAFE EASY STRONG MAKES LEARNING ENJOYABLE & PACKS AN EXTRA KICK FOR ADVANCED SAILORS IN A BREEZE. more comfortable for adults EVERYONE CAN ENJOY THE QUBA. ADULT SINGLE-HANDER TO YOUTH CREWED IN AN INSTANT. EASY TO RIGHT & COMES UP DRY. RIGHTING LINES FOR SMALL CREWS. CLEAR, SPACIOUS COCKPIT. SIMPLE & QUICK TO RIG, REEF & SAIL. virtually no maintenance: MINIMAL FUSS - MAXIMUM SAILING. best DURABILITY on the market. BUILT TO endure family rough & tumble. RS Quba– selected by families and schools globally as the versatile fun boat for adults & youngsters.

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We wanted to create the perfect family boat and, after building on the strengths and eliminating the drawbacks of other designs, we’re told we’ve done it! With unbeatable durability, more cockpit space, improved handing and simple rigging it’s easy to see why the it’s taking over as the family favourite! Learning, teaching, relaxing The perfect choice for getting the whole family onto the water and having fun. Beautiful, easy handling that makes sailing fun for everyone. The stable, well thought out design means that the Quba is incredibly versatile. The wide beam and stable hull inspire confidence...

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The large, uncluttered cockpit means that the Feva can be enjoyed by everyone - From adult single-handers to young race crews, multiple sail options mean the Feva can be a stable trainer or a performance skiff – all using the same spars. with a self draining cockpit and built in righting lines assisting quick and safe recovery. Spinnaker hoists and drops are a breeze - The whole bow area forms a large chute. These features make learning advanced techniques straightforward and safe, with better results and fulfilled sailors. The main is hoisted, the rudder pivots and the hull is lightweight allowing...

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FUN 4 all SAFE learn PROVEN Exciting spinnaker sailing is easy to achieve. Everyone can enjoy it - All conditions, all levels, always fun. Sailed by children, adults or teens. Versatile & Durable for all the family & all uses. EASY TO RIGHT & COMES UP DRY. RIGHTING LINES FOR SMALL CREWS. reefable, easy de-power & stable. ideal for practicing advanced skills. Small crews can manage it too. ISAF CLASS. POPULAR WITH teens & families. LOVED WORLDWIDE. RS Feva – selected by National Authorities & teens worldwide as the best 2 person sailboat to learn in, race & have fun.

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FUN 4 ALL SAFE EASY STRONG Sparkling performance, forgiving yet fine handling and excitement with the kite and trapeze. Everything ticked. from novices to families, couples to club racers. for all ages & all abilities EASY TO RIGHT & COMES UP DRY. RIGHTING LINES & high boom. easy handling in all conditions. SIMPLE & QUICK TO RIG, REEF & SAIL. Can be easily sailed by one person. De-powered in seconds. UNBEATABLE DURABILITY . VIRTUALLY MAINTENANCE FREE. BUILT TO LAST. RS Vision Loved by sailors all over the world for her versatility, safety and excitement.

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