| Main features | RS Vision XL | RS Vision S |
Model | RS Vision | RS Vision |
Version | XL | S |
Hull type | Monohull | Monohull |
Category | Double handed dinghy | Double handed dinghy |
Sailboat builder | RS Sailing | RS Sailing |
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Country | 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) |
First built hull | 2008 | 2008 |
Last built hull | 2017 | 2017 |
Appendages | Centerboard : pivoting centerboard | Centerboard : pivoting centerboard |
Helm | Single tiller | Single tiller |
Rudder | Single transom hung rudder | Single transom hung rudder |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | 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 |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 7990 2016 | 7990 2016 |
| Main dimensions | RS Vision XL | RS Vision S |
Hull length | 15’ 1”4.6 m | 15’ 1”4.6 m |
Beam (width) | 5’ 8”1.75 m | 5’ 8”1.75 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 276 lb125 kg | 276 lb125 kg |
| Rig and sails | RS Vision XL | RS Vision S |
Upwind sail area | 131 ft²12.2 m² | 131 ft²12.2 m² |
Downwind sail area | 233 ft²21.6 m² | 233 ft²21.6 m² |
Mainsail area | 97 ft²9 m² | 97 ft²9 m² |
Genoa area | 34 ft²3.2 m² | 34 ft²3.2 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 136 ft²12.6 m² | 136 ft²12.6 m² |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi fractional | Sloop Marconi fractional |
Mast configuration | Deck stepped mast | Deck stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No | No |
Number of levels of spreaders | 1 | 1 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back | Swept-back |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Aluminum spars |
Standing rigging | Continuous | Continuous |
| Performances | RS Vision XL | RS Vision S |
Crew | 2 | 2 |
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. | 1093 | 1093 |
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. | 525 ft²/T48.8 m²/T | 525 ft²/T48.8 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. | 930 ft²/T86.4 m²/T | 930 ft²/T86.4 m²/T |
| Auxiliary engine | RS Vision XL | RS Vision S |
Engine(s) | Outboard engine | Outboard engine |
Engine(s) power | 4 HP | 4 HP |
| Accommodations and layout | RS Vision XL | RS Vision S |
Cockpit | Aft cockpit | Aft cockpit |