| Main features | RS Aero 9 |
Model | RS Aero |
Version | 9 |
Hull type | Monohull |
Category | Single handed dinghy |
Sailboat builder | RS Sailing |
Sailboat designer | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Construction | Fiberglass reinforced epoxy: Sandwich PVC fiberglass epoxy with carbon fiber reinforcements |
First built hull | 2014 |
Last built hull | Still in production |
Appendages | Centerboard : daggerboard |
Helm | Single tiller |
Rudder | Single transom hung rudder |
Unsinkable | No |
Trailerable | Yes |
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions)A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m | D |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 8690 2020 |
| Main dimensions | RS Aero 9 |
Hull length | 13’ 1”4 m |
Beam (width) | 4’ 7”1.4 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 106 lb48 kg |
| Rig and sails | RS Aero 9 |
Upwind sail area | 96 ft²8.9 m² |
Mainsail area | 96 ft²8.9 m² |
Rigging type | Cat boat Marconi |
Mast configuration | Mast foot integrated on deck |
Rotating spars | No |
Spreaders angle | 0 ° |
Spars construction | Carbon fiber spars |
Standing rigging | Free standing mast: no standing rigging |
| Performances | RS Aero 9 |
Crew | 1 (75 - 95kg) |
PY (Portsmouth Yardstick) rating iPortsmouth Yardstick is an empirical rating system allowing small sailboats (dinghies included), of different sizes and designs, to race each other fairly. Therefore, by comparing these values, we can have an indication of the relative speed of 2 boats. | 1040 |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 725 ft²/T67.38 m²/T |
| Auxiliary engine | RS Aero 9 |
Engine(s) | No engine |
| Accommodations and layout | RS Aero 9 |
Cockpit | Open aft cockpit |