RS Venture Connect Sailboat

Product description

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. 

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

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