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RS Quest

Price range: $23,350.00 through $25,750.00

A modern family or training dinghy with features that move the game forward. Big enough for an instructor and three pupils. Perfect for Mum, Dad and youngsters, small enough to handle easily ashore and afloat. Durable rotomolded polyethylene construction, which provides space and stability. Features such as reefing, anti-capsize float, both gennaker and symmetric spinnaker option, stowage and a host of other options.

The RS Quest has become established in Australia as a learn to sail training, recreational and racing boat. There are nearly 250 boats sailing around the country from Tinaroo in far North Queensland down to St. Helens in Tasmania.

The RS Quest has been adopted by the Australian Navy and the Australian Naval Cadets which proves its stamp of approval!

 

RS Quest Association Australia (RSQAA)

https://www.rsquestaa.com/

Big feel from a compact boat

  • RS Comptec PE3 rotomoulded polyethylene construction
  • Engineered for maximum strength and minimum maintenance
  • Exceptionally stable hull – unrivalled in this size
  • Large, self draining, cockpit for up to 4 adults

Configurable to suit you

  • Open plan or with spray shedding foredeck
  • Removable seats and thwart
  • Main and jib
  • Asymmetric or symmetrical spinnaker options
  • Trapeze option
  • Outboard motor bracket option

Adventures afloat

  • Exceptional features for family sailing and exploration
  • Sparkling and fun – practical and reassuring
  • Easy to transport – quick to rig

Training excellence

  • Developed in conjunction with the UK Sea Cadets & training experts
  • Unrivalled practically and range of use
  • Already the world’s best-selling boat of its size in the training sector

Convenience ashore and afloat

  • Pivoting mast heel for easy rigging
  • Hand holds for easy lifting
  • Towing eyes
  • Lifting points
  • 3 point landing on bilge rails
  • Rub rail reinforcement near transom

Easy rig control

  • Jib furler for safety and launch / recovery convenience
  • Mainsail slab reefing
  • 2-part aluminium mast
  • External halyards and boom controls for easy maintenance
  • Durable Dacron sails

User friendly foils

  • Pivoting centreboard
  • Durable aluminium rudder blade
  • Tiller driven lift & lock rudder system

RS Quest Options

  • Foredeck with additional storage
  • Mainsail size options
  • Asymmetric spinnaker
  • Symmetrical spinnaker
  • Mast head flotation system
  • Trapeze kit
  • Top cover
  • Launching trolley
  • Road trailer base

  Standard
 Optional

RS Quest
Designer Jo Richards & RS Sailing
Length 4.29m (14'1")
Beam 1.83m (6'0")
Hull Weight 140kg (309lbs)
Max Crew Weight 365kg (805lbs)
Mainsail 8.4m² (90.4ft²) - Dacron
Jib 2.7m² (29.1ft²) - Dacron
Asymmetric Spinnaker 11.0m² (118.4ft²)
Symmetric Spinnaker 10.0m² (107.6ft²)
Hull Construction Comptec PE3 Durable Polyethylene
Mast 2-Part Aluminium Alloy
Boom Aluminium Alloy
Spinnaker Pole Aluminium Alloy
Rudder Blade Aluminium Alloy
Rudder Stock Moulded Glass/Nylon – Lift & Lock System
Tiller Extension Aluminium Alloy
Centreboard GRP
Deck Fittings Allen/Selden
Foredeck Polyethylene
Top Cover Polycotton Breathable
Trapeze Kit
Centre Mainsheet Swivel Base Kit
Furled Jib Sock Cover
Outboard Motor Mount
Masthead Float Kit
Launching Trolley
RS Quest Owners Manual
RS Quest Rigging Guide