RS Zest by Rs Sailboats – For Sale
RS Zest by RS sailboats- the perfect small boat for adults or children
The RS Zest is a brand new design that replace the RS Quba and older generation boats it its class like the Pico.
The RS Zest offers a larger capacity for 1 to 3 sailors up to 500 lbs. crew weight. The Hull shape delivers more stability and a well balanced helm. Other major upgrade is the pivoting centerboard in lieu of daggerboard, this allows ease of sailing in shallow water. Daggerboard are more prone to causing damaged while running aground.
This boat is easy to rig and sail. It comes standard with a main that can be rolled in for reefing. optional jib can be added
3 Layer rotomolded RS comptec PE3 construction is super durable and maintenance free
Two piece aluminum mast with the top section foam filled.
This boat appeals to adult sailors, youth sailors, and sailing schools and community sailing centers. You can teach adult sailing in the morning and youth sailing in the afternoon
| 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 aluminum alloy, foam filled top | |
Link to a RS Video of the specifications of the RS Zest
