RS CAT16
Sparkling performance gives this modern beach and training catamaran the feel of a higher performance boat, yet it could hardly be easier to handle. Start with the main and jib – use the gennaker and trapeze to turbo charge the performance when you’re ready. The RS CAT16 has stability and space so you can enjoy the excitement alone or with family and friends. A new design protected system for joining the beams to the hulls gives increased stiffness compared to other rotomoulded polyethylene catamarans, with the added bonus of allowing the boat to be disassembled quickly for storage or transport. Durability, convenience and fun – the hallmarks of the RS CAT16.
RS CAT16 Features
Sparkling performance with easy handling
- Easy handling and fantastic performance
- Practical features for novices and experienced sailors
- Concave deck creates secure sitting area
- Lift & lock – simple & secure rudder system
- Designed by innovative multihull expert Jo Richards and the RS development team
Singlehanded or family crew
- Exciting single-handed – plenty of space for the family
- Blast across the bay – picnic on the beach
- More fun – more exciting adventures
Storage and transport convenience
- Fast assembly & separation allows storage in restricted space
- Quick to rig – simple and robust
- Practical moulded-in handholds make moving the boat easy on shore
Greatest durability – lowest maintenance
- NEW – Hull & beam securing system without holes through the skin of the boat – no sealant required
- Beam and shroud bolts secure into stainless-steel bars in channels on either side of the hulls
- Exceptionally strong, simple and fast assembly – just 15 minutes using only one spanner
- RS Comptec PE3 construction– state of the art three layer rotomoulding system
- Toughest outer skin – middle foam layer for stiffness – strong inner skin
- RS process leads the way & enables additional thickness in high load areas
- Reduced overall weight for better sailing – every RS offers the best performance and most rewarding handling
- Built in buoyancy from thick foam layer
- Strongest fittings attachment – through-bolted rudder systems
- Virtually maintenance free
Safety features
- Toe straps above and below tramps to assist capsize righting
- Capsize righting line in under-tramp stowage bag
- Knife stowage under tramp
- Recesses in aft decks reduce volume and make it easier to “sink” a stern and right the boat from inversion
- Mast head float standard on all models
CAT16 Club
- Mainsail only – simple set-up
RS CAT16 S
- Mainsail
- Jib
- Single trapeze
RS CAT16 XL
- Mainsail
- Jib
- Single Trapeze
Specs
Standard
Optional
| CAT16 Club | RS CAT16 S | RS CAT16 XL | ||
| 3 Layer Comptec PE3 Hull | |
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| Length | 4.7m (15’6″) | |
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| Beam | 2.35m (7’9″) | |
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| Hull Weight (each) | 42kg (95lbs) | |
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| Sailing weight | 140kg (308lbs) | |
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| Mainsail – Dacron | 9.98m² (107.5ft²) | |
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| Jib – Dacron | 2.35m² (25.3ft²) | |
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| Gennaker | 12.82m² (138ft²) | |
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| Single trapeze | |
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| Twin trapeze | (helm and crew) | |
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| Mast – aluminium alloy | 1-part | |
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| Mast – aluminium alloy | 2-part | |
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| Rudder stock system | Lift and lock | |
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| Tiller extension | Aluminium alloy | |
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| Tiller extension | Carbon fibre | |
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| Rudder blades | Aluminium alloy – low drag section | |
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| Heavy duty trampoline | Tow straps above and below plus righting line pocket below | |
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| Capsize righting line | |
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| Launching wheels | |
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| Mast head float | |
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The RS CAT16 is available in a couple of setup options, please go to the official site www.rssailing.com to see the full range of options. We are also here to help too, feel free to get in touch and we can help with pricing and details, please call +852 2827 5876 or use our contact page.
