RS CAT14 – EXCITEMENT AND HANDLING REACH A NEW LEVEL
This boat takes the enjoyment and handling associated with beach cats to a new level. Stiffness and balance defy the cost-effective durability of the RS CAT14’s construction – making the boat perfect, not only for training and recreational sailing, but also as a true performance pathway class. We’re excited – and we think you will be too! The design protected system for joining the beams to RS CAT hulls gives increased stiffness compared to other rotomoulded catamarans, with the added bonus of allowing the boat to be disassembled quickly for storage or transport. Durability : Convenience : Excitement – the hallmarks of the RS CATs.
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WHAT THE SAILORS ARE SAYING…
Unbelievably stiff platform, proven fittings and systems from the CAT16, a fair amount of buoyancy in the hulls, can carry weight easily on top of being a junior boat. RS has got a winner here!
Why change a winning formula? The RS CAT14 picks most of the characteristics of her big sister the RS CAT16 launched in 2014. The RS CAT14 is adapted to a wider range of use to allow youth and adult sailors have a lot of fun, with a minimum of constraints linked with set-up or care. It’s robust, ergonomic, well-built and easy to handle – the second Cat made by RS is clearly a success. To handle without care!
To me the RS CAT14 is much more than the little sister of the CAT16. The 14 is small enough to go singlehanded – even with jib and gennaker. And its big enough for a full family cruise with two adults and a child. The 14 feels stiff like a GRP-cat and tacks lively like a dinghy – totally different to these low volume ‘long-keel’ beach cats of the 1970s.
GALLERY
FEATURES
Stiffness and manoeuvrability – sparkling performance & easy handling
- Novice to expert capabilities for young and youthful sailors
- Crisp, easy handling from the stiff platform leads to exciting performance
- Practical features to make sailing convenient and fun
- High buoyancy hulls give reserve stability and forgiving handling
- Concave deck creates secure sitting area
- Lift & lock – simple & secure rudder system
- Designed by innovative multihull expert Jo Richards and the RS development team
Singlehanded or with crew
- Exciting single-handed – great for two youngsters or a small groups
- Blast across the bay – performance pathway
- One, two or three sails to suit experience and performance level aims
- Efficient gennaker chute system for simple hoists & drops
Storage and transport convenience
- Fast assembly & separation allows storage in restricted space
- Quick to rig – simple and robust
- Practical moulded-in handholds make moving the boat easy on shore
Greatest durability – lowest maintenance
- NEW – Hull & beam securing system without holes through the skin of the boat – no sealant required
- Beam and shroud bolts secure into stainless-steel bars in channels on either side of the hulls
- Exceptionally strong, simple and fast assembly – just 15 minutes using only one spanner
- RS Comptec PE3 construction– state of the art three layer rotomoulding system
- Toughest outer skin – middle foam layer for stiffness – strong inner skin
- RS process leads the way & enables additional thickness in high load areas
- Reduced overall weight for better sailing – every RS offers the best performance and most rewarding handling
- Built in buoyancy from thick foam layer
- Strongest fittings attachment – through-bolted rudder systems
- Super-strong RS transom & rudder fitting structure
- Virtually maintenance free
Safety features
- Toe straps above and below tramps to assist capsize righting
- Capsize righting line in under-tramp stowage bag
- Knife stowage under tramp
- Recesses in aft decks reduce volume and make it easier to “sink” a stern and right the boat from inversion
- Mast head float standard on all models
RS CAT14 Club
- Mainsail only – simple set-up
RS CAT14 S
- Mainsail
- Jib
- Single trapeze
RS CAT14 XL
- Mainsail
- Jib
- Gennaker
- Single Trapeze
RS CAT14 Accessories
- Launching wheels
- Road trailer
- Carbon fibre tiller extension
- Wind indicator
- Jib pack
- Gennaker pack
SPECIFICATION
Standard
Optional
| RS CAT14 S | RS CAT14 XL | ||
| Designer | Jo Richards and RS Sailing | ||
| Length | 4.25m (14'0") |  | |
| Beam | 2.14m (7'0") | | |
| Hull Weight | 80kg (176lbs) | | |
| Max Crew Weight | 340kg (750lbs) | | |
| Mainsail | 8.1m² (87.2ft²) - Dacron | | |
| Jib | 2.1m² (22.6ft²) - Dacron | | |
| Asymmetric Spinnaker | 9.0m² (97ft²) |  | |
| Hull Construction | Comptec PE3 Durable Polyethylene | | |
| Mast | 1-Part Aluminium Alloy | | |
| Rudder Blade | Aluminium Alloy | | |
| Rudder Stock | Moulded Glass/Nylon – Lift & Lock System | | |
| Tiller Extension | Aluminium Alloy | | |
| Tiller Extension | Carbon Fibre | | |
| Single Trapeze | | |
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| Heavy Duty Trampoline | | |
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| Padded Tow Straps | | |
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| Capsize Righting Line | | |
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| Mast Head Float | | |
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| Top Cover | Polycotton Breathable | | |
| Trampoline Cover | | |
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| Wind Indicator | | |
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| Launching Wheels | | |
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| Road Trailer | | |
