RS Quest

A modern family or training dinghy with features that move the game forward. Big enough for an instructor and 2 or 3 pupils – perfect for Mum or Dad and youngsters – small enough to handle easily ashore and afloat. Inspired by the UK Sea Cadets to replace their aging fleet, the RS Quest has rapidly become the best-selling dinghy of its type worldwide. Durable rotomoulded polyethylene construction – space and stability – reefing, spinnaker, stowage and a host of other options. It’s not easy to make it all work but our development team have nailed it on this boat.

FEATURES
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
  • 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
SPECIFICATION
  RS Quest
Designer Jo Richards and RS Sailing
Length 4.29m (14’1″)
Beam 1.83m (6’0″)
Hull Weight 140kg (309lbs)
Sailing weight 180kg (396lbs)
Sail area – mainsail and jib 11.0m² (118ft²)
Sail area – asymmetric spinnaker 11.0m² (118ft²)
Sail area – symmetric spinnaker 10.0m² (107ft²)
Hull construction Comptec PE3 durable polyethylene
Spars Aluminium two-part mast, aluminium boom, aluminium spinnaker pole
Main material Dacron
Jib material Dacron
Spinnaker material – asymmetric and symmetric Dynalite Ripstop
Foils GRP centreboard and aluminium lift & lock rudder
Deck fittings Allen/Selden
 
RS Quest   $15,650
RS Quest with Gennaker   $17,650

*American prices are in American dollars and Canadian prices are in Canadian dollars! Boats are F.O.B. Newport, VT or Sherbrooke, Quebec.  Please contact us to order your boat!