The RS CAT12 is the latest boat from RS Sailing, billed as the peppy younger sibling of the RS CAT16 and RS CAT14.
The catamaran has been designed to fill a gap in the market for training centres, schools, hire operators and families who want a simpler induction to catamaran sailing.
“We are excited to introduce the RS CAT12 in the RS Sailing range,” explained RS Marine Group co-CEO Jon Partridge.
“Over the last few years, we’ve seen a steady growth in our catamaran sales, and we believe the new RS CAT12 will support that growth even further.”
The catamaran has several features common to the RS CAT16 and RS CAT14 with design elements including a furling jib, reefing mainsail, and mast head float.
Front grab handles and kick-up rudders have been incorporated to make launching and returning to shore as easy as possible, and the whole boat can be lifted via the RS-patented hull gully.
The RS CAT12 has been designed with joy and adventure in mind.
RS Marine Group commercial director, Michiel Geerling
The hull is made from rotomolded PE1 with bow fenders incorporated to protect the boat against accidental bumps and scratches.
“But these aren’t just your average bow fenders,” explained RS Marine Group co-CEO Alex Newton Southon.
“The built-in, detachable and replaceable design – which sees the fenders snap-in to the overall shape of the hull – is a unique innovation on the RS CAT12.”
A self-draining design has concave seating on the hull, as well as the trampoline seating area, with space for three crew.
“The RS CAT12 has been designed with joy and adventure in mind,” added RS Marine Group commercial director, Michiel Geerling.
Optional extras include a single trapeze.
