RS QUEST – REMARKABLE BEST-SELLING FAMILY AND TRAINING SAILBOAT
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The RS Quest provides a very stable environment for both youth and adults taking up sailing, as well as those wishing to move on to a more intermediate level, such as spinnaker handling. The RS Quest does all this very well in various wind conditions without becoming too much to handle. Instead, it keeps sailors engaged and does not overwhelm them while they are still gaining the confidence they need in the initial stages of experience afloat. The RS Quest is an ideal solution to sail training venues’ constant dilemma regarding which boat to choose for an entry-level multi-person teaching platform. I am excited by the RS Quest from its use in club-based and national sail training programmes worldwide.
Training and Development Manager , World Sailing
CEO , Sea Cadets
The RS Quest is just a fantastic workhorse across our club and high school programs and a ton of fun to boot!! It is reliable, tough and effective – the ‘Ute’ of our activities!”
President of Hunters Hill , Australia
Resort Operations Watersports Manager , Mark Warner Ltd
Big feel from a compact boat
- RS Comptec PE3 rotomoulded polyethylene construction
- Engineered for maximum strength and minimum maintenance
- Exceptionally stable hull – unrivalled in this size
- Large, self draining, cockpit for up to 4 adults
Configurable to suit you
- Open plan or with spray shedding foredeck
- Removable seats and thwart
- Main and jib
- Asymmetric or symmetrical spinnaker options
- Trapeze option
- Outboard motor bracket option
Adventures afloat
- Exceptional features for family sailing and exploration
- Sparkling and fun – practical and reassuring
- Easy to transport – quick to rig
Training excellence
- Developed in conjunction with the UK Sea Cadets & training experts
- Unrivalled practically and range of use
- Already the world’s best-selling boat of its size in the training sector
Convenience ashore and afloat
- Pivoting mast heel for easy rigging
- Hand holds for easy lifting
- Towing eyes
- Lifting points
- 3 point landing on bilge rails
- Rub rail reinforcement near transom
Easy rig control
- Jib furler for safety and launch / recovery convenience
- Mainsail slab reefing
- 2-part aluminium mast
- External halyards and boom controls for easy maintenance
- Durable Dacron sails
User friendly foils
- Pivoting centreboard
- Durable aluminium rudder blade
- Tiller driven lift & lock rudder system
RS Quest Options
- Foredeck with additional storage
- Mainsail size options
- Asymmetric spinnaker
- Symmetrical spinnaker
- Mast head flotation system
- Trapeze kit
- Launching trolley
- Road trailer base
SPECIFICATION
| RS Quest | ||
| Designer | Jo Richards & RS Sailing | |
| Length | 4.29m (14'1") | |
| Beam | 1.83m (6'0") | |
| Hull Weight | 140kg (309lbs) | |
| Max Crew Weight | 365kg (805lbs) | |
| Mainsail | 8.4m² (90ft²) - Dacron | |
| Jib | 2.7m² (29ft²) - Dacron | |
| Asymmetric Spinnaker | 11.0m² (118ft²) | |
| Symmetric Spinnaker | 10.0m² (107ft²) | |
| Hull Construction | Comptec PE3 Durable Polyethylene | |
| Mast | 2-Part Aluminium Alloy | |
| Boom | Aluminium Alloy | |
| Spinnaker Pole | Aluminium Alloy | |
| Rudder Blade | Aluminium Alloy | |
| Rudder Stock | Moulded Glass/Nylon – Lift & Lock System | |
| Tiller Extension | Aluminium Alloy | |
| Centreboard | GRP | |
| Deck Fittings | Allen/Selden | |
| Foredeck | Polyethylene | |
| Top Cover | Polycotton Breathable | |
| Trapeze Kit | ||
| Centre Mainsheet Swivel Base Kit | ||
| Furled Jib Sock Cover | ||
| Outboard Motor Mount | ||
| Masthead Float Kit | ||
| Launching Trolley | ||
| Roadbase Trailer |
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- Asymmetrical Spinnaker Kit
- Solid Mast Float
- Foredeck Insert
- Carnai Road Trailer or Dynamic Dolly
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Description
This is one of our favorite boats. Perfect for weekend sailing with the family, the Quest is a stable and comfortable boat that makes learning to sail easy and fun. Optional accessories like a spinnaker and trapeze make this a versatile and durable platform for years of enjoyment.
The RS Quest is our most popular Teaching/Training and Family boat - by far. A completely modern design that is both comfortable, simple, strong, and stable - the Quest was an instant classic. By offering a large, self draining cockpit that can fit four adults - the Quest is an easy to trailer, easy to rig, and fun to sail family boat. For programs and yacht clubs - the Quest offers generous space that makes new sailors comfortable. Its confidence inspiring sailing performance allows people to learn the basics of sailing - while also getting experience with asymmetrical spinnakers (an easy add on for this boat). The Quest is just so versatile, durable, and reliable for programs, it’s no wonder hundreds have been sold on the West Coast replacing aged and extremely dated old fiberglass fleets. The Quest can take a small motor, features a furling jib, a high boom, and comfortable seating. Without exaggeration, it’s the best 14’ training / family boat we sell.
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Comfortable Feel
- Industry leading PE3 rotomolded polyethylene construction
- Built for maximum durability and minimum maintenance
- Exceptionally stable hull at the dock or underway
- Large, self draining, cockpit for up to 4 adults
Configurable Layout
- Add a foredeck
- Main and furling jib standard
- Asymmetric or symmetrical spinnaker options
- Trapeze option
- Outboard motor bracket available
Convenience & Ease of Use
- Pivoting mast heel for easy rigging
- Hand holds for lifting
- Towing eyes
Simple Controls
- Mainsail slab reefing
- 2-part aluminum mast
- Foam filled top mast with optional mast head float
- Simple external halyards and boom controls
- Durable Dacron sails
Well Built Blades
- Pivoting fiberglass centerboard
- Durable aluminum rudder blade
- Tiller driven ‘lift and lock’ rudder system
Add On Options
- Foredeck with Additional Storage
- Asymmetric Spinnaker
- Trapeze Kit
- Launching Dolly
- EZ Loader Road Trailer
Specifications
- Designer - Jo Richards & RS Sailing
- Length - 14 feet 1 inch
- Beam - 6 feet
- Hull weight (unfitted) – 309 pounds (140Kg)
- Sailing weight - 396 pounds (180kg)
- Sail Area - Mainsail and Jib = 118 square feet
- Sail Area - Asymmetric Spinnaker = 118 square feet
- Sail Area - Symmetric Spinnaker = 107 square feet
- Hull Construction - Comptec PE3 durable polyethylene
- Spars - Aluminum Two-part mast, Aluminum boom, Aluminum Spinnaker Pole
- Main Material - Dacron
- Jib Material - Dacron
- Spinnaker Material - Dynalite Ripstop
- Foils - GRP centerboard and aluminum Lift & Lock rudder
- Deck Fittings - Allen / Selden
- RS Quest Parts
- RS Quest Parts Locator
- RS Quest Rigging Guide
Why West Coast Sailing
We represent a dozen sailboat brands from all around the world. Our dinghy sailboat inventory is second to none, with at least 100 boats in stock in our warehouse at any time. Our staff has extensive experience sailing, racing, rigging, coaching and delivering boats worldwide. This is what we do:
- Selection – 70+ models of boats from manufacturers around the world.
- Service – Our staff is focused on helping you Own The Water.
- Experience – The team here has decades of experience on all types of dinghies.
- Inventory – Over $1million of boats and parts inventory in stock at all times.
- Logistics – We have experience shipping boats all over the world, at reasonable rates, quickly.
- Rigging – We rig most boats by hand, and stand behind our work.
- Long Term Support – We are a leader in our industry, and we didn't get here by cutting corners. We have your back.
- Apparel and Accessories – We have the apparel, accessories, trailers and dollies to go with each boat.
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Returns Info: Your 100% satisfaction is our goal - we want you to love your sailing gear, but if something doesn't work out, we accept returns on most new, unused items*. Returns can be made within 366 days (1 year + 1 day) of your original order date. Exceptions include (and are not limited to) cut line, Rig Shop products, special order items, numbered sailors, and items used or worn sailing.
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