| Main features | RS Venture S | RS Venture SE | RS Venture Connect |
Model | RS Venture | RS Venture | RS Venture |
Version | S | SE | Connect |
Hull type | Monohull | Monohull | Monohull |
Category | Multiple crew dinghy | Multiple crew dinghy | Multiple crew sport keel boat |
Sailboat builder | RS Sailing | RS Sailing | RS Sailing |
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Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester |
First built hull | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production | Still in production |
Appendages | Centerboard : pivoting centerboard | Centerboard : pivoting centerboard | Lifting keel : fin with bulb, lifting |
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 | C | C | C |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 13900 2020 | 13900 2020 | 16500 2020 |
| Main dimensions | RS Venture S | RS Venture SE | RS Venture Connect |
Hull length | 16’ 4”4.98 m | 16’ 4”4.98 m | 16’ 4”4.98 m |
Beam (width) | 6’ 8”2.03 m | 6’ 8”2.03 m | 6’ 8”2.03 m |
Draft | 3’ 10”1.15 m | 3’ 10”1.15 m | 3’0.9 m |
Draft when appendages up | 1’0.3 m | ||
Mast height from DWL | 23’7 m | ||
Light displacement (MLC) | 562 lb255 kg | 661 lb300 kg | 750 lb340 kg |
Ballast weight | 132 lb60 kg | 276 lb125 kg | |
Ballast type | Cast iron | Lead | |
| Rig and sails | RS Venture S | RS Venture SE | RS Venture Connect |
Upwind sail area | 159 ft²14.8 m² | 159 ft²14.8 m² | 159 ft²14.8 m² |
Downwind sail area | 269 ft²25 m² | 269 ft²25 m² | 269 ft²25 m² |
Mainsail area | 118 ft²11 m² | 118 ft²11 m² | 118 ft²11 m² |
Jib area | 41 ft²3.8 m² | 41 ft²3.8 m² | 41 ft²3.8 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 151 ft²14 m² | 151 ft²14 m² | 151 ft²14 m² |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi fractional | Sloop Marconi fractional | Sloop Marconi fractional |
Mast configuration | Deck stepped mast | Deck stepped mast | Deck stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No | No | No |
Number of levels of spreaders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back | Swept-back | Swept-back |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Aluminum spars | Aluminum spars |
Standing rigging | 1x19 strand wire continuous | 1x19 strand wire continuous | 1x19 strand wire continuous |
| Performances | RS Venture S | RS Venture SE | RS Venture Connect |
Crew | < 640kg | < 640kg | < 640kg |
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. | 396 ft²/T36.8 m²/T | 356 ft²/T33.03 m²/T | 327 ft²/T30.38 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. | 669 ft²/T62.17 m²/T | 601 ft²/T55.79 m²/T | 552 ft²/T51.32 m²/T |
Ballast ratio iThe Ballast ratio is an indicator of stability; it is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement by the mass of the ballast. Since the stability depends also of the hull shapes and the position of the center of gravity, only the boats with similar ballast arrangements and hull shapes should be compared.The higher the ballast ratio is, the greater is the stability. | 20 % | 37 % | |
| Auxiliary engine | RS Venture S | RS Venture SE | RS Venture Connect |
Engine(s) | Outboard engine | Outboard engine | Outboard engine |
| Accommodations and layout | RS Venture S | RS Venture SE | RS Venture Connect |
Cockpit | Closed aft cockpit | Closed aft cockpit | Closed aft cockpit |