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Rs Neo
Designer: Paul Handley  ·  Builder: Rs Sailing  ·  First built: 2017
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About the Rs Neo

Designed as an entry-level performance dinghy, the RS Neo is built with beginner and youth sailors firmly in mind, offering a forgiving and confidence-inspiring platform for those taking their first steps on the water. Produced by RS Sailing, a brand well regarded for accessible and well-constructed small boats, the Neo sits at the approachable end of the RS lineup while still delivering enough responsiveness to keep developing sailors engaged and challenged. The boat's design prioritises stability and ease of handling, making it well suited to sheltered inland waters, lakes, and calm coastal environments rather than demanding offshore conditions. Its manageable size and simple rig mean that young or novice sailors can focus on learning fundamental skills without being overwhelmed. At the same time, the hull retains enough liveliness to reward improving technique, offering a natural progression path toward more performance-oriented RS models. For families, sailing schools, and junior programmes looking for a durable and practical teaching dinghy with a reputable pedigree behind it, the RS Neo represents a sensible and well-considered choice worth exploring further.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 11.58 ft / 3.53 m
Beam 4.66 ft / 1.42 m
Max Draft 3.44 ft / 1.05 m
Displacement 183.00 lb / 83 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 64.58 ft² / 6.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Daggerboard
Rigging Type Cat (unstayed)
Construction Polyethylene
Designer Paul Handley
Builder RS Sailing
First Built 2017
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
32.08
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
3.28
How It Compares

vs. Byte, Fusion, Hobie Bravo

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Dimensions
LOA
Rs Neo ★
11.6 ft
Byte
12.0 ft
Fusion
11.8 ft
Hobie Bravo
12.0 ft
Beam
Rs Neo ★
4.7 ft
Byte
4.3 ft
Fusion
4.8 ft
Hobie Bravo
4.4 ft
Displacement
Rs Neo ★
183 lbs
Byte
99 lbs
Fusion
136 lbs
Hobie Bravo
195 lbs
Sail Area
Rs Neo ★
64 sq ft
Byte
58 sq ft
Fusion
56 sq ft
Hobie Bravo
86 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Rs Neo ★
32.1
Byte
43.4
Fusion
34.1
Hobie Bravo
41.0
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Rs Neo ★
Byte
2.0
Fusion
Hobie Bravo
3.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Rs Neo ★
3.28
Byte
3.68
Fusion
3.70
Hobie Bravo
3.05
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Rs Neo ★
Byte
38
Fusion
Hobie Bravo
82
Hull Speed
Rs Neo ★
Byte
4.3 kts
Fusion
Hobie Bravo
4.3 kts
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