Description
Bringing Simplicity Back to the Beach
Simple, fun and zippy! The RS CAT12 brings buoyancy and easy handling back to the beach, bursting onto the scene as the peppy youngster of the RS CAT16 and RS CAT14. This little pocket rocket maintains many of its older siblings dynamic features, while stripping back to the basics so beginners can start their sailing journey with confidence. The simplified design features a furling jib, reefing mainsail and mast head float, keeping safety at the forefront while learning to sail. Front grab handles and kick-up rudders make launching and returning to shore as easy as possible and the whole boat can be lifted easily via the RS patented hull gully. Strong and durable, the hull itself is very robust, made from PE1 rotomouled construction. For extra versatility, the bows feature detachable and replaceable bow fenders – a unique innovation on the CAT range. As for comfort, the self-draining deck has concave seating on the hull as well as the trampoline and seating area allowing for up to 3 crew. Optional extras include a single trapeze – a great way for novices to get comfortable on the wire and push performance at a fun and exciting pace. Ideal for beginners or young families wanting to adventure on the water, the RS CAT 12 completes the versatile RS CAT trilogy for all-performance catamarans.
Fun – easy handling for all the family
- Catamaran sailing made simple for novices and young sailors
- Easy handling in a robust and comfy design
- Practical features to make sailing convenient and fun
- High buoyancy hulls with comfy trampoline and seating area
- Concave deck creates secure sitting area
- Kick-up rudders – simple and secure for launching and returning
- Designed by Jo Richards and the RS development team
Singlehanded or with crew
- Fun and safe single or double hander – great for two youngsters or small groups of three
- Blast across the bay, play, swim and have fun
- Sail with just the main for easy introduction
- Optional jib is available for enhanced sailing performance
- An additional add on furling system is available to make deploying and handling the jib easier and more efficient
Storage and transport convenience
- Fast assembly & separation allows storage in restricted space
- Quick to rig – simple and robust
- Practical moulded-in handholds make moving the boat easy on shore
Greatest durability – lowest maintenance
- RS Comptec PE1 construction– state of the art rotomoulding system
- Reduced overall weight for better sailing – every RS offers the best performance and most rewarding handling
- Built in buoyancy from thick foam layer
- Strongest fittings attachment – through-bolted rudder systems
- Super-strong RS transom & rudder fitting structure
- Replaceable bow fenders
- Virtually maintenance free
Specifications
- Designer - Jo Richards and RS Sailing
- Length - 3.7m (12'1")
- Beam - 1.8m (5'9")
- Weight - 76.4kg (168lbs)
- Max Crew Weight - 340kg (750lbs)
- Mainsail - 6.5m² (70ft²) - Dacron
- Jib - 1.6m²(17.2ft²) - Dacron
- Hull Construction - Comptec PE1 Durable Polyethylene
- Mast - Aluminium Alloy
- Rudder Blade - Polypropylene
- Rudder Stock - Moulded Glass/Nylon – Lift & Lock System
- Tiller - Aluminium Alloy
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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Shipping & Returns
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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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