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Catamaran

RS Cat 16

dinghy

A quick, wire-to-wire beach catamaran designed by Jo Richards, built for two-up racing with genuine trapeze performance.

LOA
4.72
M
YEAR DESIGNED
2013
DESIGNER
Jo Richards
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
4.72
M
Beam
2.35
M
Draft
0.85
M
Hull Weight
139
KG
Crew Min
1
Crew Max
2
Year Designed
2013
Mainsail Area
9.9
M²
Jib Area
2.35
M²
Spinnaker Area
12.8
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Catamaran
Type
dinghy
Designer
Jo Richards
Class Association
RS Cat 16 Class Association

History

RS Sailing launched the RS Cat 16 in 2013, designed by Jo Richards as a step up from the Cat 14 with more sail area and trapeze racing for two crew. It has since built club and championship fleets alongside RS Sailing's other beach catamaran designs.

Sailing Characteristics

A powerful rig and twin trapezes reward crews who can work the boat hard through manoeuvres, with enough straight-line speed to make it a genuine racing catamaran rather than just a step-up boat. It still launches easily off a beach or ramp.

Racing Context

National and class championships run through RS Sailing's catamaran circuit, with fleets active at clubs that run dedicated multihull racing.

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