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The cat16

designed for coaching, marshalling, and rescue

the RS CAT16 Coaching Launch

The world’s first rotomolded, tri-lamination, polyethylene, motorized catamaran

As seen at:
  • Royal Henley Regatta
  • Masters Nationals, Grand Rapids MI
  • US Rowing Nationals, Cincinnati OH
  • Scholastic National Regatta, Nashport OH
  • 2016 World Cup, Lucerne
  • 2023 Pan Am Games, Santiago Chile
  • Masters Nationals 2023, Indianapolis

Coaching, Marshalling, Rescue

Manoeuvrability and user-friendliness are key features of our RS eCAT16 catamaran. It has a compact turning radius of 4 metres (14 feet) allowing it to move effortlessly forwards and in reverse. The catamaran starts at the press of a button, it is easy to drive, simple to maintain and provides great battery economy.
  • The CAT16 is designed for coaching, marshalling and rescue. Holds up to four people, rescues an 8+.
  • Durable, Maneuverable, Affordable, Reliable
  • Rotomolded, tri-lamination, polyethylene, motorized catamaran

The world’s first rotomolded, tri-lamination, polyethylene, motorized catamaran

Dimensions

  • Hull length 15.5’
  • Beam – max 6.4’
  • Max draft 12’
  • Beam between hulls 5.4’
  • Aluminum deck 5’x8.2’
  • Height 6.2’
  • Width 6.4’
  • Length 15.5’

Dimensions

  • Without engine: 440lbs
  • Heaviest allowable motor: 121lbs
  • Baggage, outboard: 341lbs
  • Max Load: 992lbs
  • Weight fully laden: 1455lbs

Available with or without:

TOHATSU Electronic Fuel Injection Motor

Maximum outboard size 20HP

See the cat16 In action

FAQs about the cat 16

The catamarans have been specifically designed to produce minimal wash. 

  • The RS CAT16 9.9hp 4-stroke with 12-litre fuel tank will last between 120 and 160 km.

  • The RS CAT16 15hp-20hp 4-stroke with 12-litre fuel tank will last between 100 and 140km.

  • The RS CAT16 with 9.9hp top speed is 28kph

  • RS CAT16 with 15Hp top speed is 32kph

The RS CAT16 with 15hp is designed to carry 4 persons. However, because it has a buoyancy capacity of 650kg, it will carry significantly more for emergency rescue purposes only.

Delivery is subject to our availability. We receive containers from England 3 or 4 times a year.

Yes. We’d be happy to arrange a test drive with us or find a launch that’s already working in your area.

With trailer/trolley: 1-2 persons.  Without trailer/trolley: 4-6 persons.

RS CAT16 complete with a 15Hp about 500 pounds

The RS CAT16 has a 4-metre (14-feet) turning circle.

Yes, easily! The catamaran and trailer are very light, less than 1100 pounds with motor and trailer.

We supply trailers customised for towing as well as launching the catamarans in and out of the water. The trailers and trolleys are easily operated by one person.

  • Stronger construction and built to last – first boats ever sold in 1992 are still in use!

  • Higher speeds achieved with less horse-power.

  • Manoeuvrability – tight turning circle of 4 metres (14-feet radius).

  • Low wash because of less water displacement with twin hydrodynamic hulls.

  • Lower energy consumption.

  • More economic to run because of fuel efficiency.

  • The hulls are made of extremely hardwearing roto-moulded, TRILAM polyethylene, which is approximately 10mm to 12mm thick. The first catamarans were built in 1992 and are still in active use!

  • All our catamarans carry a 10-year limited warranty on the hulls.(Please see T&C)

Email us for a current quote! Prices vary slightly from shipment to shipment but they’re always the most affordable launch of its type.

What our customers are saying:

We have been using the RS 16’s since 2018 and have been very happy with them. Their small turning radius is helpful on our narrower river. They are easy to maintain and transport and provide an excellent safe platform to coach from. Tom and Barb Kraft are incredibly helpful and responsive, their attention to detail is always appreciated.

- Kit Bennett, Director of Rowing and Varsity Head Coach, Skyline Crew

This launch is the best coaching platform that I have used in over 20 years as a Division I rowing coach. Once I coached in one, I knew that I had to get them for my staff. We currently have 4 in Omaha. Please come to Omaha and take a test drive

- Daniel Chipps, Head Coach, Creighton Women's Rowing

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