Main features | RS Cat 16 Club | RS Cat 16 XL | RS Cat 16 S |
Model | RS Cat 16 | RS Cat 16 | RS Cat 16 |
Version | Club | XL | S |
Hull type | Catamaran | Catamaran | Catamaran |
Category | Sport/beach catamaran | Sport/beach catamaran | Sport/beach catamaran |
Sailboat builder | RS Sailing | RS Sailing | RS Sailing |
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Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Construction | Rotomolded: Sandwich rotomolded Polyethylene 3 layers with foam core (Comptec PE3) | Rotomolded: Sandwich rotomolded Polyethylene 3 layers with foam core (Comptec PE3) | Rotomolded: Sandwich rotomolded Polyethylene 3 layers with foam core (Comptec PE3) |
First built hull | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production | Still in production |
Appendages | Hull : asymmetric hulls | Hull : asymmetric hulls | Hull : asymmetric hulls |
Helm | Twin tillers | Twin tillers | Twin tillers |
Rudder | Twin transom hung rudders | Twin transom hung rudders | Twin transom hung rudders |
Unsinkable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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 | C | C | C |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 8750 2020 | 8750 2020 | 8750 2020 |
Main dimensions | RS Cat 16 Club | RS Cat 16 XL | RS Cat 16 S |
Hull length | 15’ 5”4.7 m | 15’ 5”4.7 m | 15’ 5”4.7 m |
Beam (width) | 7’ 8”2.35 m | 7’ 8”2.35 m | 7’ 8”2.35 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 309 lb140 kg | 309 lb140 kg | 309 lb140 kg |
Rig and sails | RS Cat 16 Club | RS Cat 16 XL | RS Cat 16 S |
Upwind sail area | 133 ft²12.33 m² | 133 ft²12.33 m² | 133 ft²12.33 m² |
Downwind sail area | 245 ft²22.8 m² | ||
Mainsail area | 107 ft²9.98 m² | 107 ft²9.98 m² | 107 ft²9.98 m² |
Jib area | 25 ft²2.35 m² | 25 ft²2.35 m² | 25 ft²2.35 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 138 ft²12.82 m² | ||
Rigging type | Cat boat Marconi fractional | Cat boat Marconi fractional | Cat boat Marconi fractional |
Mast configuration | Fore beam stepped mast | Fore beam stepped mast | Fore beam stepped mast |
Rotating spars | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Spreaders angle | No spreader | No spreader | No spreader |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Aluminum spars | Aluminum spars |
Performances | RS Cat 16 Club | RS Cat 16 XL | RS Cat 16 S |
Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Trapezes | 2 set(s) | 1 set(s) | |
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. | 857 | 857 | 857 |
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. | 492 ft²/T45.73 m²/T | 492 ft²/T45.73 m²/T | 492 ft²/T45.73 m²/T |
Downwind 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. | 910 ft²/T84.56 m²/T | 910 ft²/T84.56 m²/T | 910 ft²/T84.56 m²/T |
Auxiliary engine | RS Cat 16 Club | RS Cat 16 XL | RS Cat 16 S |
Engine(s) | No engine | No engine | No engine |
Accommodations and layout | RS Cat 16 Club | RS Cat 16 XL | RS Cat 16 S |
Cockpit | No cockpit | No cockpit | No cockpit |