RS VENTURE CONNECT – STABILITY, SPACE AND SPARKLING PERFORMANCE
This is the self-righting keelboat version of the RS Venture, with a lifting bulb keel for exceptional security and seaworthiness. Its large, self-draining cockpit makes the RS Venture Connect perfectly suited to unforgettable family adventures afloat. And it offers training centres a secure, multi-person boat for confidence-inspiring tuition. Designed with plug & play para sailing equipment options, the RS Venture Connect can be set up for almost any disability – and changed between sessions as required. From able-bodied to sip / puff electronic control, the RS Venture Connect does it all. A game changer with sparkling performance that everyone will love. Find out more about the award-winning RS Venture Connect Plug & Play Para Sailing System.
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FEATURES
Stability & Safety
- Exceptionally stable and self righting
- 130kg keel with lead bulb and aluminium alloy fin
- Removable keel hoist post and winch for easy keel lifting & lowering
- Twin rudders for exceptional control in all conditions
- Self draining cockpit – transom drain tubes quickly clear spray and rainwater
- Non-slip grip surfaces throughout the entire cockpit
Space
- Capacity for multiple crew
- Wide uncluttered cockpit with inner seating as well as comfortable side-decks
- Mast well forward to give huge cockpit space
- Strut vang above the boom gives more space and safety for the crew
- Multiple storage options including a large aft locker – big enough for an outboard and camping gear
Versatile
- Easily handled by beginners
- Sparkling performance and incredible range of sailing options for experts
- Can be stored afloat on a mooring
- Easy keel-lift for convenient launching and transport ashore
- Stunning boat for weekend adventures with family and friends and a beach lifestyle
Robust
- Durable composite GRP hull construction
- Thick woven GRP skins and 3mm Coremat laminate, under a double layered gelcoat – RS Venture will stand up to intense use.
- Optional rubber gunwale fendering
- Optional aluminium keelband on hull bilge rails – protection when grounding
Rig & Sail Configuration options
- Durable Dacron mainsail and furling jib for training or cruising
- Connect R race spec Mylar mainsail and high denier Dacron jib
- Asymmetric gennaker spinnaker option
- Trapeze pack option – for training or young sailor fun.
Para Sailing – Plug in and Play
- Full range of options which can be added or removed as required
- Allows the same boat to be used for either able bodied or disabled sailing
- Reconfigure the boat quickly to suit virtually anyone
- A significant step forward and huge advantage for many sailing centres
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Single forward facing seat
- Adjustable seat position and foot rest for various size sailors
Twin forward facing side-by-side seats
- Easy communication between sailors
- Adjustable seat position and foot rests for various size sailors
- Plenty of additional cockpit space for an instructor or coach
Manual joystick steering
- Twin joysticks for steering from centreline or either of the twin seats
Electronic systems
- Manual joystick or sip/puff steering
- Electronic mainsheet control
- Battery and electronic control box fitted in aft locker – removable
Control line console
- Required with the forward facing seats
- Brings all key sheets and control lines within reach of seated sailors
- ·Adjustable height and reach for various size sailors
Storm sails
- Reduced size mainsail and jib
- For use with the forward facing seats
More RS Venture accessories
- Top cover – breathable
- Launching trolley
- Road trailer combi base
- Rubber gunwale protection
- Alloy keel band
- Transom boarding ladder
- Outboard motor transom bracket
- Anchor pack
- Trapeze pack
- Fenders
- Antifoul paint below the waterline
SPECIFICATION
Standard
Optional
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| Designer | Phil Morrison/RS Sailing | | | |
| Length | 4.9m (16'1") | | | |
| Beam | 2.0m (6'6") | | | |
| Centreboard | GRP | | ||
| Centreboard – ballasted | Steel – 60kg | | ||
| Keel (vertical lifting) | Lead bulb – 125kg | |
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| Draft (keel down) | 0.9m (3'0") | |
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| Draft (keel raised) | 0.3m (1'0") | |
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| Air draft (mast above water) | 7m (23'0") | | | |
| Weight (hull) | 195kg (430lbs) | | | |
| Mainsail – Dacron with reefing system | 9.0m² (96.8ft²) | | | |
| JIb – Dacron | 3.8m² (40.9ft²) | | | |
| Jib furling system | | | |
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| Storm mainsail & jib (required for use with forward-facing seats) | Can be ordered in lieu of standard sails | | | |
| Race mainsail & jib | Availability to be advised | |||
| Asymmetric Gennaker | 14m² (150.7ft²) | | | |
| Mast – aluminium alloy | | | |
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| Boom – aluminium alloy | With single-line reefing system | | | |
| Lifting rudder | Plus stock plus tiller plus extension | | | |
| Centre-mainsheet arrangement | | | |
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| Rear stowage locker | |
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| Single forward facing seat | Para sailing | |
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| Twin forward facing seats | Para sailing | |
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| Central sheeting and controls console | Para sailing | |
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| Manual joystick steering | Para sailing | |
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| Electronic joystick steering | Para sailing | |
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| Sip/puff electronic steering | Para sailing | |
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| Rubber gunwhale protection | Factory fitted | | | |
| Alloy keel band protection | Factory fitted | | | |
| Mast head float | | | |
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| Transom boarding ladder | | | |
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| Outboard motor transom wear pads | | | |
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| Anchor pack | Includes ancor, warp, chain, bag | | | |
| Fenders | | | |
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| Top cover | Breathable polycotton | | | |
| Road trailer combi base | | | |
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| Antifouling paint below waterline | | | |
