RS Cat 14 Buyer's Guide
The RS Cat 14 is RS Sailing's smaller and most recent catamaran, in production since 2017 and built in rotomoulded polyethylene through the brand's Comptec PE3 triple-layer system. At 13.94 feet with a 176-pound displacement and a 790 lb maximum load, it is a lightweight beach cat aimed at training and family day sailing. Shopping the used market means judging a simple, robust platform whose known weaknesses are few but worth checking before you commit.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Cat 14 is a fractional-sloop beach cat with no enclosed accommodation; its layout is two hulls, a trampoline, and a single rig. The XL version reviewed by Multihulls World carries the same essential plan as the standard boat, with hull volume sufficient for two crew and a rated maximum of three or four at 360 kg. Buyers will mostly encounter the open day-sailing layout, and the only meaningful variation is the XL hull form versus the base configuration.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Prospective owners should treat any added hardware as an individual hull's history rather than a class norm, and judge it on condition alone.
What to Inspect
A used-boat inspection centers on confirming the boat sits within its design limits. Verify the hulls are free of impact damage through the rotomoulded skin, since the polyethylene construction is the structure itself rather than a finish over a core. Confirm the trampoline and rig hardware match a 13.94-foot fractional sloop and show no overload signs, and check that the stated 790 lb payload has not been routinely exceeded by prior owners — Multihulls World's tester found the boat better matched to children anchor, so a worn, overloaded hull suggests misuse. Inspect the anti-leeway plan beneath the hulls for the Dart 16-derived geometry and any wear at the leeway surfaces.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Cat 14's typical used market is Switzerland. For a buyer, the short list is:
- Check the rotomoulded hulls for impact damage through the skin
- Confirm rig and trampoline suit a 13.94-foot fractional sloop
- Verify the 790 lb payload limit has not been exceeded
- Inspect the Dart 16-derived anti-leeway surfaces for wear
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the RS Cat 14. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $9,596 | — |