RS Zest
A brand new compact boat that delivers more crew space and practical, enjoyable features than older generation rivals. The RS Zest replaces the RS Quba and is already a hit with training centres and families—class-leading space for two sailors, yet small enough for convenient single-handing. Instructors will love the practical design solutions engineered by our team. Rotomoulded polyethylene construction makes the RS Zest almost maintenance-free – this is a boat to get you onto the water and into the wonderful world of sailing – no hassle – no end to the fun.
FEATURES
Space – Security – Safety
- Many boats in this sector are sailed by two but really suited to one… Cockpit space in the RS Zest changes that – a mini double-hander that can be sailed solo.
- Class-leading crew space with a choice of secure inner and outboard seating areas – 3-stage sitting positions to build confidence and encourage progression
- Easily handled by youngsters, while the space offers added comfort for adults.
- Exceptionally stable hull form
- Moulded-in grab points for the helm and crew make it easier to get aboard after a capsize.
Practical features for instructors & families
- “Hinging” mast step system for ease and greater safety – can be done by pupils and youngsters.
- Clunk-Click mast gate lock. Simple – Safe
- Lock-Up & Lock-Down rudder system with Kick-Up grounding system. Simple – Strong
- Pivoting centreboard instead of a daggerboard. User-friendly – Damage resistant
- Roller furling main – easy reefing from onboard or an instructor’s RIB
- High visibility sail colour
- Built-in tow points – make towing 6 boats convenient
Fun – Simple – Stylish
- Rewarding performance – just like every RS
- Modern styling
- Engineered-in features
Lowest maintenance – Greatest durability
- Comptec PE3 construction – state of the art three layer roto moulding 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
- Maximum use of shape to distribute loads and remove the need for bolt-on reinforcements
- Built-in buoyancy from a thick foam layer
- Strongest fittings attachment – brass inserts moulded into the hull structure.
- Virtually maintenance free
Best Value
- RS quality at a price that represents true value
RS Zest Accessories
- 1.2m² Dacron jib
- Rowing kit – oars & rowlocks
- Top cover
- Mast & rolled sail cover sock
- Launching trolley
- Wind indicator
- Mast head float
SPECIFICATION
Standard
Optional
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| Designer | Jo Richards and RS Sailing | |
| Length | 3.59m (11’9″) | |
| Beam | 1.47m (4’10”) | |
| Hull Weight | 73kg (161lbs) | |
| Sail area – mainsail and jib | 6.9m² (71.5ft²) | |
| Mainsail – Dacron, reefable | 5.7m² (59ft²) | |
| Jib – Dacron | 1.2m² (12.5ft²) |  |
| Hull construction | Comptec PE3 durable polyethylene | |
| Mast | 2-part aluminium alloy, foam filled top | |
| Boom | Aluminium alloy | |
| Rudder blade | Polypropylene | |
| Rudder stock | Moulded glass/nylon – lift & lock system | |
| Tiller extension | Aluminium alloy | |
| Centreboard | Polypropylene, pivoting | |
| Padded toe strap | |
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| Rowing kit | Aluminium alloy oars | |
| Mast head float | |
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| Wind indicator | |
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| Top cover | |
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| Mast/rolled sail sock cover | |
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| Launching trolley | |
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| RS Zest | $9,450 | |
| RS Zest with Jib Pack | $9,775 | |
*All prices are in Canadian dollars. Boats are F.O.B. Sherbrooke, Quebec. Please contact us to order your boat! Prices do not include delivery.