Overview
About this vessel
Brand new compact boat that delivers more crew space and practical, enjoyable features than older generation rivals. The RS Zest is already a global hit with training centres and families. Class leading space for two sailors, yet small enough for convenient single-handing. Instructors will love the practical design solutions engineered by our team, like the high boom, centreboard, kick-up rudder and comfy thwart. Rotomoulded polyethylene construction makes the RS Zest almost maintenance free - this is a boat to get you onto the water and into the wonderful world of sailing - no hassle - no end to the fun.
Features:
- Many boats in this sector are sailed by two but really suited to one... Cockpit space in the RS Zest changes that - a mini double hander that can be sailed solo
- Class leading crew space with a choice of secure inner and outboard seating areas - 3-stage sitting positions to build confidence and encourage progression
- Easily handled by youngsters while the space offers added comfort for adults
- Exceptionally stable hull form
- Super high boom - maximises space and saves bumped heads
- Moulded-in grab points for helm and crew make it easier to get aboard after a capsize
Practical features for instructors & families:
- The thwart provides a comfy position for the crew to sit in whilst building up their confidence in positioning
- "Hinging" mast step system for ease and greater safety - can be done by pupils and youngsters
- Clunk-Click mast gate lock. Simple - Safe
- Lock-Up & Lock-Down rudder system with Kick-Up grounding system. Simple - Strong
- Pivoting centerboard instead of a daggerboard. User-friendly - Damage resistant
- Roller furling main - easy reefing from on board or an instructor's RIB
- High visibility sail colour
- Built-in tow points - makes towing 6 boats convenient
Fun - Simple - Stylish
- Rewarding performance - just like every RS
- Modern styling
- Engineered-in features
Lowest maintenance - Greatest durability
- 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
- Reduces overall weight for better sailing - every RS offers the best performance and most rewarding handling
- Maximum use of shape to distribute loads and remove need for bolt on reinforcements
- Built in buoyancy from thick foam layer
- Strongest fittings attachment - brass inserts moulded into the hull structure
- Virtually maintenance free
Best value
- RS quality at a price that represents true value
RS Zest Accessories
- 1.1m2 Dacron jib
- Rowing kit - oars & rowlocks
- Top cover
- Mast & rolled sail cover sock
- Launching trolley
- Road trailer combi base
