A modern, stable and durable GRP boat for racing clubs, community programs and families. The RS Venture is a comfortable boat for 2-8 people with lots of cutting edge features.
North America has been lacking a modern, roomy, comfortable, stable family and training boat for decades now. With cockpit space for multiple sailors and large capacity of over 1200lbs, the Venture is a wonderful new addition to the RS line.
Rewarding handling make the Venture accessible for all skill levels. Quick in a breeze, built in reefing system for comfort and safety.
Beam: 6 ft. 8 in.
Standard features:
Versatile
Highly stable training boat
Suitable for beginners and more advanced sailors
Can be left on a mooring
Responsive and rewarding performance under sail - great for club racing
Outboard motor option for ultimate versatility
Choose either spinnaker method: asymmetric or conventional (symmetric)
Space
Capacity for multiple crew (1410lbs max)
Mast well forward and optional move-able thwart provide huge, flexible cockpit space
Strut vang above the boom gives space and safety for the crew
Comfortable and spacious for cruising with the family
Stability & Safety
Exceptionally stable hull
Low freeboard for capsize recovery ease and safety
Built-in self bailers and transom flaps quickly drain the cockpit
Preventing inversions: Foam inside the mast and optional mast head float
Righting lines
Optional ballasted centerboard for exceptional stability
Grip surface throughout entire cockpit
Storage
Multiple stowage options - under side seats and foredeck
Robust
Very durable composite GRP hull construction
Thick woven GRP skins and 3mm coremat construction, under a double layered gelcoat means that the RS Venture will stand up to intense use
Optional rubber gunwale fendering
Optional aluminum keelband on hull bilge rails - protection when grounding - minimum maintenance
Rig & Sail Configuration options
Mylar or Dacron mainsail
Furling jib (standard)
Asymmetric spinnaker
Symmetric (conventional) spinnaker
Trapeze pack
Optional features:
RS Venture Options and Accessories
Ballasted centerboard
Thwart option (factory fitted)
Rear stowage locker (factory fitted)
Rubber gunwhale protection (factory fitted)
Alloy keel band protection (factory fitted)
Mylar or Dacron mainsail fabric
Gennaker / asymmetric spinnaker and equipment
Symmetrical spinnaker and equipment
Mast head float
Transom boarding ladder
Outboard motor transom wear pads
Stowage bag - under foredeck
Anchor pack
Trapeze pack
Cockpit water bottles - pair - fitted
Fenders
Top cover - breathable
Launching trolley
Road trailer combi base
Antifoul below waterline
