RS NEO – STEP-UP PERFORMANCE AND FUN
A single hander with sparkling performance, easy handling and real durability, the RS Neo delivers maximum reward for minimum hassle. A step-up in speed without the demands of more radical designs. Composite spars and advanced sail design on a stable and easily driven hull combine with the strong, low maintenance RS rotomoulded construction system. The RS Neo is accessible, affordable and exciting.
No. of Crew
PE3
Hull Construction
Beam (m)
CARBON
Rig Type
Sail Area (m²)
Length (m)
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WHAT THE SAILORS ARE SAYING…
For me it’s about three words: Affordable, Durable, Performance.
Performance of a carbon rig with the durability of a remoulded hull, this boat is in a class of its own!
It’s ideal for teaching in and durable but has great performance and is far from boring!
GALLERY
FEATURES
Sophisticated rig
- Carbon composite spars – light and responsive
- Two part mast – in-boat storage & car-top compatible
- Easy to rig
- Dynamic gust response – faster and easier handling
- Radial cut Dacron sail – controllable and durable
- Powerful controls – sail adjustment for different sailors & conditions
User-friendly hull
- Easily driven shape for rewarding performance
- Wide waterline beam – for stability
- High volume – capable carrier, single handed or with two
- Wide gunwales – for a drier ride and comfortable lifting
Highly durable
- RS Comptec PE3 sandwich construction
- Highest quality materials
- Impact resistant outer skin
- Thickness variation matched to high load areas
- Better performance through overall weight control
- Rub rails protect the underside
- Strongest, moulded-in fittings attachment points
- Virtually no maintenance required
Class leading cockpit
- Self draining
- Ergonomically shaped for sailor comfort
- Layout suits single handed sailing – with space for two
- Quick lock mast gate – Fast & secure way to step the mast
- Conveniently sited controls for easy adjustment underway
- Toe straps
Versatile
- Equally at home on the beach or the sailing club slip
- For pure sailing excitement or around the race-track
- Car top-able on many models
- Minimal maintenance – rig in minutes – sail more!
RS Neo Accessories
- Top cover – breathable
- Launching trolley
- Road trailer combi base
- Padded rudder bag
- Padded daggerboard bag
- Wind indicator
- Mast head float
SPECIFICATION
Standard
Optional
| RS Neo | ||
| Designer | Paul Handley & RS Sailing | |
| Length | 3.53m (11'5") | |
| Beam | 1.42m (4'6") | |
| Hull Weight | 64kg (141lbs) | |
| Max Crew Weight | 160kg (353lbs) | |
| Mainsail | 6m² (65ft²) - Dacron | |
| Hull Construction | Comptec PE3 Durable Polyethylene | |
| Mast | 2-Part Carbon Fibre | |
| Boom | Carbon Fibre | |
| Rudder Blade | Aluminium Alloy | |
| Rudder Stock | Moulded Glass/Nylon – Lift & Lock System | |
| Centreboard | Aluminium Alloy | |
| Padded Toe Straps | |
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| Top Cover | Breathable Polycotton |  |
| Tapered Halyard Upgrade | |
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| Launching Trolley | |
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| Roadbase Trailer | |
