The RS CAT16 is the newest addition to the RS Range and our first catamaran. Easy to handle, exciting and highly durable the RS CAT16 is perfect for sailing schools, beach clubs and family recreational sailing.
With significant technical developments in key structural aspects of the boat, the RS CAT16 not only looks modern, it also incorporates important practical benefits.
The hulls and beams are secured without holes through the skin of the boat so the boat can be assembled or taken apart in around 15 minutes without need for sealant, using just one spanner. Bolts securing the beams and shrouds secure into stainless steel bars located in channels on either side of the hulls. Exceptionally strong, simple and fast assembly.
So the RS CAT16 can be stored in restricted space and even transported on the roof of a large family car.
RS Comptec PE3 three layer rotomoulded polyethylene construction system gives class leading durability, while latest design developments from innovative and highly successful multihull designer Jo Richards ensure sparkling performance afloat, coupled with stability and easy handling built in by the RS development team.
Standard features:
Singlehanded or family crew
Exciting for a single-handed adult
Plenty of space for the family
Blast across the bay - picnic on the beach
Sparkling performance with easy handling
Designed by innovative multihull expert Jo Richards and the RS development team
Easy handling with stable, buoyant hulls
Practical features to make life easy for novices and experienced sailors
Concave deck creates secure sitting area
Lift & lock rudder system
Storage and transport convenience
Fast assembly / separation allows storage in restricted space
RS CAT16 can even be transported on the roof of a large car
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
Reduces 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
RS CAT16 Club
Mainsail only simple set-up
RS CAT16 S
Mainsail
Jib
Single trapeze
RS CAT16 XL
Mainsail
Jib
Gennaker
Twin trapezes
RS CAT16 Accessories
Launching wheels
Road trailer
Carbon fibre tiller extension
Mast head float
Wind indicator
Jib pack
Gennaker pack
Trapeze pack
2-part mast
