RS Zest
The RS Zest is a brand new compact boat that delivers more crew space, practical features, and the stability of a much larger boat. Easy to single hand, with room for 2-3, the RS Zest is an ideal solution for camps, club programs, and families. RS Sailing has taken all the feedback from you, our customers, everything that they have learned building rotomolded boats, and put it all together to create the RS Zest. Rotomolded 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
Spacious self-draining cockpit with thwart seat
The chined hull on the RS Zest adds stability and performance
Built in molded handles make it easy to get in and out of the boat
Capsize recovery handles on hull for safe and easy recovery
Damage resistant pivoting centerboard and rudder
High visibility sail color
Hinging mast step system for added safety and easy of use
A high lightweight boom helps avoid head injuries
Roller furling main which is easy to reef
The RS Zest is simple and easy to rig - ready to sail in minutes
Specifications
HULL LENGTH - 11ft 9in
BEAM - 4ft 10in
HULL WEIGHT - 150 lbs
MAIN SAIL AREA - 59 ft2
DESIGNER - Jo Richards
Construction
3 Layer rotomolded RS Comptec PE3 construction
Tough outer skin, foam core for stiffness, strong inner skin
Thickness added in high load areas which enables reduced overall weight
Built in buoyancy with the middle foam layer
Brass inserts molded right into the hull of the RS Zest give added strength
Virtually maintenance free