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RS Aero (9) vs RS Aero (7) vs RS Aero (5)

Main featuresRS Aero 9RS Aero 7RS Aero 5
Model
RS Aero
RS Aero
RS Aero
Version
9
7
5
Hull type
Monohull
Monohull
Monohull
Category
Single handed dinghy
Single handed dinghy
Single handed dinghy
Sailboat builder
RS Sailing
RS Sailing
RS Sailing
Sailboat designer
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Construction
Fiberglass reinforced epoxy:
Sandwich PVC fiberglass epoxy with carbon fiber reinforcements
Fiberglass reinforced epoxy:
Sandwich PVC fiberglass epoxy with carbon fiber reinforcements
Fiberglass reinforced epoxy:
Sandwich PVC fiberglass epoxy with carbon fiber reinforcements
First built hull
2014
2014
2014
Last built hull
Still in production
Still in production
Still in production
Appendages
Centerboard : daggerboard
Centerboard : daggerboard
Centerboard : daggerboard
Helm
Single tiller
Single tiller
Single tiller
Rudder
Single transom hung rudder
Single transom hung rudder
Single transom hung rudder
Unsinkable
No
No
No
Trailerable
Yes
Yes
Yes
EC design category
 iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions)

A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m
B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m
C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m
D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m
D
D
D
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
8690 2020
8690 2020
8690 2020
 
Main dimensionsRS Aero 9RS Aero 7RS Aero 5
Hull length
13’ 1”4 m
13’ 1”4 m
13’ 1”4 m
Beam (width)
4’ 7”1.4 m
4’ 7”1.4 m
4’ 7”1.4 m
Light displacement (MLC)
106 lb48 kg
106 lb48 kg
106 lb48 kg
 
Rig and sailsRS Aero 9RS Aero 7RS Aero 5
Upwind sail area
96 ft²8.9 m²
80 ft²7.4 m²
56 ft²5.2 m²
Mainsail area
96 ft²8.9 m²
80 ft²7.4 m²
56 ft²5.2 m²
Rigging type
Cat boat Marconi
Cat boat Marconi
Cat boat Marconi
Mast configuration
Mast foot integrated on deck
Mast foot integrated on deck
Mast foot integrated on deck
Rotating spars
No
No
No
Spreaders angle
0 °
0 °
0 °
Spars construction
Carbon fiber spars
Carbon fiber spars
Carbon fiber spars
Standing rigging
Free standing mast: no standing rigging
Free standing mast: no standing rigging
Free standing mast: no standing rigging
 
PerformancesRS Aero 9RS Aero 7RS Aero 5
Crew
1 (75 - 95kg)
1 (55 - 75kg)
1 (35 - 55kg)
PY (Portsmouth Yardstick) rating
 iPortsmouth Yardstick is an empirical rating system allowing small sailboats (dinghies included), of different sizes and designs, to race each other fairly. Therefore, by comparing these values, we can have an indication of the relative speed of 2 boats.
1040
1040
1040
Upwind sail area to displacement
 iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.

The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size.

Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat.
725 ft²/T67.38 m²/T
603 ft²/T56.03 m²/T
424 ft²/T39.37 m²/T
 
Auxiliary engineRS Aero 9RS Aero 7RS Aero 5
Engine(s)
No engine
No engine
No engine
 
Accommodations and layoutRS Aero 9RS Aero 7RS Aero 5
Cockpit
Open aft cockpit
Open aft cockpit
Open aft cockpit
 
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