RS Venture Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Phil Morrison/RS Sailing·2010·RS Sailing
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
16.34' · 4.98 m
Displ.
562 lbs · 255 kg
First year
2010

The RS Venture is a versatile 16foot multipurpose dinghy designed to bridge the gap between highperformance racing and stable, familyoriented day sailing. First introduced to solve the need for a highcapacity training vessel, the boat has evolved into several distinct variants, most notably the RS Venture S (constructed from durable triplelayer rotomoulded polyethylene) and the ballasted RS Venture Connect. With a massive cockpit capable of carrying up to eight passengers, it has become a staple for sailing schools and "Sailability" programs worldwide. Its design emphasizes a "dry" sailing experience, utilizing a wide beam and high freeboard to minimize spray, while the choice of hull materials allows owners to prioritize either the ruggedness required for beaching and heavy school use or the stiffness and finish of traditional glassreinforced plastic (GRP).

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 22 Mk II23.83'$ 40,0002813
Hawk 2020'$ 16,2281311
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Southerly 35 RS35.5'$ 138,58386
Hobie Cat Getaway16.58'$ 6,50083
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Marlow-Hunter 17016.83'$ 4,50053
Rustler 2424'$ 50,00043
Beneteau First 1414.11'$ 12,41631

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a RS Venture?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22 Mk II, Hawk 20, Pearson 26. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.