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Why is the RS Quest right for you?

The RS Quest is a modern sailboat that is packed full of innovative features, whether you’re a family looking for your next adventure or a program looking for a great training platform – you need to consider the RS Quest.

The durable rotomoulded polyethene construction and reassuring stability makes the RS Quest the perfect platform for inspiring new sailors and maximizing the time you can spend afloat. Though 2-3 is the ideal crew size, an abundance of space inside the boat allows for comfortable sailing with up to 5 sailors. The control layout even allows for simple singlehanded sailing.

Previous boat designs have stood out for their unique features, but with the RS Quest the RS development team have designed the most versatile and rounded boat to hit the sailing market in decades.

Some of the innovative features which the RS team is quite proud of include:

Kick up rudder/Centerboard

Whether you’re sailing in shallow water or make contact with an underwater obstacle, the rudder and centerboard will simply kick up and allow you to keep sailing with no damage. Most other designs would be stopped in their tracks or suffer damage in these instances. At RS we don’t believe adventures should be limited by your equipment! These features also help with easy launch and recovery, from sandy beaches to tricky launches, stay in control of your adventure until the very end.

Center mainsheet – modern – great for a learning environment

With most modern sailboats rocking the center main system it’s easy to see why, with more ergonomic positioning, forward facing sailing and more precision when steering through manoeuvres, what isn’t there to love? However, in true RS fashion there is always consideration of performance and a simple rope bridle centerlines the mainsheet to ensure optimal sailtrim.

Wide ergonomic cockpit and hull

The RS Quest has class leading space, she is big enough to comfortably fit an instructor with 4 sailors or the entire family. With the substitution of a GNAV instead of a conventional boom vang there’s even more space upfront. Don’t let all this space put you off, the RS Quest is still small enough to handle easily ashore and afloat. The hull design lends to incredible stability on the water to allow sailors to trust the boat and inspire confidence. On land, the hull sits stable and flat allowing for easy storage or land drills. Yet the hull design has taken notes from big offshore performance racers offering stability while maintaining performance.

Versatility

The RS Quest has been packed full of features which has created a very diverse sailboat that can work across a spectrum of sailors and programs. The list of additional options is plentiful, allowing you to tailor the RS Quest to design a package that fit your needs and expand the boat’s versatility. Options include trapeze, mast float, asymmetrical or symmetrical spinnaker, outboard engine, removable foredeck with storage, and more. Whether you want to haul the entire family along with the kids hanging off the trapeze, or need to design an ideal adult learn to sail boat, it’s all possible.

Sailing with your family can be one of the most enjoyable or absolutely horrible experiences. The difference between the two can mean a lifetime of sailing or a family that wants to run for the nearest motorboat. Dealing with broken bits or a difficult boat to rig is challenging while being on the water having fun is invaluable. Offering an easy approach to sailing and user-friendly nature of the RS Quest will ensure a good time had by all in order to keep the whole family excited about going sailing every time.

Sailing Programs

While the RS Quest is great for all sorts of sailors, it has specifically been identified as the optimal sailing program boat for youth and adult sailors. The versatility, value, and durability are optimal for almost any sailing program. As boats age and replacement parts are no longer available, many programs have recognized the fit for the RS Quest. However, what really convinced many programs to make the change is the mission of RS Sailing and our dealer’s to offer the best customer support in the industry, vowing to keep RS Quests everywhere on the water whenever and wherever. Throughout North America, many programs have recognized these values by replacing boats such as Hunter 140s, Capri 14.2, Lido 14, American 14.6, Club 420s, and even larger 16-18′ daysailors.

Mission Bay Aquatic Center , who replaced their Hobie Holders with 10 RS Quests in 2019, have created a great RS Quest tutorial .

More than 3,000 RS Quests have been sold to all types of sailors since it’s launch in 2015. The RS team feels fortunate, privileged, and honored that these unprecedented numbers for dinghy sales in this modern era speak for the overall experience that the RS Quest offers and our reseller network that support it.

Sailors throughout the world are recognizing the RS Quest as the boat to take their families, friends, and sailing programs into the future. From your first time afloat, to experienced day sailing – the RS Quest enables sailors to practice seamanship within their own ability level.

At RS Sailing we believe sailing is about the experience, we love what we do, we design our boats to share this love through that experience so that everyone wants to come back for more. It’s all about getting more people sailing.

There is a very good chance are there are RS quests at a program or sailing by families near you. We love to hear from all sorts of sailors, to learn more about the RS Quest, where you can sail one, or just to say hello, click the “ Get in contact ” at the top of RSSailing.com and send us a note.

Editor’s note : In light of the current world we live in due to COVID-19, we can’t think of a better way to socially distance than spending time with your immediate family sailing your RS boat. Thanks to Darryl Rains from Florida who is spending this time adventuring in the RS Quest singlehanded and even bringing his son along! This is the epitome of what we live for at RS Sailing to offer invaluable experiences such as this and hope more of our customers can share their experiences that make them happy through these crazy times.

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A modern family or training dinghy with features that move the game forward. Big enough for an instructor and also 2 or 3 pupils. Perfect for mum, dad and youngsters – small enough to handle easily ashore and afloat. Inspired by the UK Sea Cadets to replace their aging fleet, the RS Quest has rapidly become the best-selling dinghy of its type worldwide. Durable rotomoulded polyethylene construction, space and stability as well as reefing, spinnaker, stowage and a host of other options. It’s not easy to make it all work but RS’s development team have nailed it on this boat.

See product description below for full details.

The RS Quest is available in a couple of setup options, please go to the official site www.rssailing.com to see the full range of options. We are here to help too, feel free to get in touch and we can help with pricing and details, please call +852 2827 5876 or use our contact page .

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RS Quest Features

Big feel from a compact boat.

• RS Comptec PE3 rotomoulded polyethylene construction
• Engineered for maximum strength and minimum maintenance
• Exceptionally stable hull – unrivalled in this size
• Large, self draining, cockpit for up to 4 adults

Configurable to suit you

• Open plan or with spray shedding foredeck
• Removable seats and thwart
• Main and jib
• Asymmetric or symmetrical spinnaker options
• Trapeze option
• Outboard motor bracket option

Adventures afloat

• Exceptional features for family sailing and also exploration
• Sparkling and fun – practical and reassuring
• Easy to transport – quick to rig

Training excellence

• Developed in conjunction with the UK Sea Cadets & also training experts
• Unrivalled practically and range of use
• Already the world’s best-selling boat of its size in the training sector

Convenience ashore and afloat

• Pivoting mast heel for easy rigging
• Hand holds for easy lifting
• Towing eyes
• Lifting points
• 3 point landing on bilge rails
• Rub rail reinforcement near transom

Easy rig control

• Jib furler for safety and launch / recovery convenience
• Mainsail slab reefing
• 2-part aluminium mast
• Foam filled top mast and also a flotation bag system for inversion resistance
• External halyards and boom controls for easy maintenance
• Durable Dacron sails

User friendly foils

• Pivoting centreboard
• Durable aluminium rudder blade
• Tiller driven lift & lock rudder system

The RS Quest is available in a couple of setup options, please go to the official site www.rssailing.com to see the full range of options. We are also here to help too, feel free to get in touch and we can help with pricing and details, please call +852 2827 5876 or use our contact page .

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Why is the RS Quest the right sailboat for you?

Published by RS Sailing on 22nd May 2020

The RS Quest is a modern sailboat that is packed full of innovative features, whether you’re a family looking for your next adventure or a program looking for a great training platform – you need to consider the RS Quest.

The durable rotomoulded polyethylene construction and reassuring stability makes the RS Quest the perfect platform for inspiring new sailors and maximizing the time you can spend afloat. Though 2-3 is the ideal crew size, an abundance of space inside the boat allows for comfortable sailing with up to 5 sailors. The control layout even allows for simple singlehanded sailing.

Previous boat designs have stood out for their unique features, but with the RS Quest the RS development team have designed the most versatile and rounded boat to hit the sailing market in decades.

Here's some of the innovative features:

Kick up rudder/Centerboard

Whether you’re sailing in shallow water or make contact with an underwater obstacle, the rudder and centerboard will simply kick up and allow you to keep sailing with no damage. Most other designs would be stopped in their tracks or suffer damage in these instances. These features also help with easy launch and recovery, from sandy beaches to tricky launches, stay in control of your adventure until the very end.

Center mainsheet – modern – great for a learning environment

With most modern sailboats rocking the center main system it’s easy to see why, with more ergonomic positioning, forward facing sailing and more precision when steering , what isn’t there to love? However, in true RS fashion there is always consideration of performance and a simple rope bridle center lines the main sheet to ensure optimal sail trim.

Wide ergonomic cockpit and hull

The RS Quest has class leading space, she is big enough to comfortably fit an instructor with 4 sailors or the entire family. With the substitution of a GNAV instead of a conventional boom vang there’s even more space upfront. Don’t let all this space put you off, the RS Quest is still small enough to handle easily ashore and afloat. The hull design lends to incredible stability on the water to allow sailors to trust the boat and inspire confidence. On land, the hull sits stable and flat allowing for easy storage or land drills. Yet the hull design has taken notes from big offshore performance racers offering stability while maintaining performance.

Versatility

The RS Quest has been packed full of features which has created a very diverse sailboat that can work across a spectrum of sailors and programs. The list of additional options is plentiful, allowing you to tailor the RS Quest to design a package that fit your needs and expand the boat’s versatility. Options include trapeze, mast float, asymmetrical or symmetrical spinnaker, outboard engine, removable foredeck with storage, and more. Whether you want to haul the entire family along with the kids hanging off the trapeze, or need to design an ideal adult learn to sail boat, it’s all possible.

Sailing with your family can be one of the most enjoyable or absolutely horrible experiences. The difference between the two can mean a lifetime of sailing or a family that wants to run for the nearest motorboat. Dealing with broken bits or a difficult boat to rig is challenging while being on the water having fun is invaluable. Offering an easy approach to sailing and user-friendly nature of the RS Quest will ensure a good time had by all in order to keep the whole family excited about going sailing every time.

Sailing Programs

While the RS Quest is great for all sorts of sailors, it has specifically been identified as the optimal sailing program boat for youth and adult sailors. The versatility, value, and durability are optimal for almost any sailing program. As boats age and replacement parts are no longer available, many programs have recognized the fit for the RS Quest. 

Mission Bay Aquatic Center , who replaced their Hobie Holders with 10 RS Quests in 2019, have created a great RS Quest tutorial .

More than 3,000 RS Quests have been sold to all types of sailors since it’s launch in 2015. 

Sailors throughout the world are recognizing the RS Quest as the boat to take their families, friends, and sailing programs into the future. From your first time afloat, to experienced day sailing – the RS Quest enables sailors to practice seamanship within their own ability level.

There is a very good chance are there are RS quests at a program or sailing by families near you. We love to hear from all sorts of sailors, to learn more about the RS Quest, where you can sail one, or just to say hello, please email us at  [email protected] .

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Simple, stable and durable, the RS Quest sets the standard for training and recreational sailboats worldwide. A direct response to market demands for a 14′ dinghy that is self bailing and large enough for up to 3 or 4 adults, the RS Quest delivers. Drawing on over 20 years of experience building roto-molded boats, RS Sailing brings everything they have learned to the new RS Quest. With internal bench seating, optional symmetric and asymmetric spinnaker setups, high boom, and extremely tough roto-molded construction, the RS Quest is perfect for learn to sail programs, families, and sailors of all ages.

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• The RS Quest has an exceptionally stable hull and large self-draining cockpit
• There is an optional fore deck for added storage and wave deflection
• With asymmetric and symmetrical spinnaker options, the RS Quest can be setup as the ultimate training platform to prepare for moving on to most any other sailboat. 
• The mast thwart is removable for ease of maintenance
• The RS Quest has a curved handle shaped gunwale for easy carrying and launching
• The 3 point landing tie downs and towing eyes are convenient and easily replaced
• Capsize recovery handles on outside of the RS Quest’s hull reduce dependency on the dagger board to help right the boat and make it easier for sailors to stay with the boat when flipped over
• A roller furling jib makes sail changes and dock or launch ramp approaches a breeze
• With a fixed fore stay the jib can be removed and the RS Quest sails very well balanced with just the main sail
• The boat has a two piece aluminum mast with a foam filled top section to prevent inversion
• Optional external or internal main halyard
• The RS Quest main and jib are made from heavy duty Dacron
• A friction based pivoting centerboard means no control lines and the board will automatically lift if run into anything in shallow water
• Durable aluminum rudder blade with tiller controlled lift & lock system

CONSTRUCTION

• 3 Layer rotomolded RS Comptec PE3 construction
• Tough outer skin, foam core for stiffness, strong inner skin
• Thickness added in high load areas which enables reduced overall weight
• Built in buoyancy with foam layer
• Brass inserts molded right into the hull of the RS Quest create added strength and make it very easy to switch between rig setups
• Engineered for maximum strength and minimum maintenance

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The RS Quest draws on 20 years of rotomoulding design and development experience through designers Jo Richards and RS Sailing. Inspired by the Sea Cadets who wish to update their older dinghies, this is the boat many sailing programmes around the world want – and it is packed with innovative features to create a uniquely configurable boat to suit individual needs, with the ability to grow the sailor.

Big feel from a compact boat

•     RS Comptec PE3 rotomoulded polyethylene construction
•     Engineered for maximum strength and minimum maintenance
•     Exceptionally stable hull – unrivalled in this size
•     Large, self draining, cockpit for up to 4 adults

Configurable to suit you

•     Open plan or with spray shedding foredeck
•     Removable seats and thwart
•     Main and jib
•     Asymmetric or symmetrical spinnaker options
•     Trapeze option
•     Outboard motor bracket option

Convenience ashore and afloat

•     Pivoting mast heel for easy rigging
•     Hand holds for easy lifting
•     Towing eyes
•     Lifting points
•     3 point landing on bilge rails
•     Rub rail reinforcement near transom

Easy rig control

•     Jib furler for safety and launch / recovery convenience
•     Mainsail slab reefing
•     2-part aluminium mast
•     Foam filled top mast and flotation bag system for inversion resistance
•     External halyards and boom controls for easy maintenance
•     Durable Dacron sails

User friendly foils

•     Pivoting centreboard
•     Durable aluminium rudder blade
•     Tiller driven lift & lock rudder system

RS Quest Options

•     Foredeck with additional storage
•     Mainsail size options
•     Asymmetric spinnaker
•     Symmetrical spinnaker
•     Mast head flotation system
•     Trapeze kit
•     Top cover
•     Launching trolley
•     Road trailer base

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RS Quest Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this the perfect family boat?

A: Pretty much. In all honesty, this is the ~14' modern day sailing boat we've always wanted. Stable, roomy, sporty without being complicated durable and almost no maintenance. It can take 4 adults, but can be singlehanded... it's got a spinnaker and other options without breaking the bank. This is one of our most favorite models of boats to come out in years and years.

Q: Bench seating, what is the rationale?

A: The bench seats provide a really confident seating position, especially for guests or new sailors. Instead of having them sit on the rail right away, sailors have easy access to all the controls, and yet they aren't scrunched into a tight place inside the cockpit.

Q: Do I need the mast head float?

A: The Quest doesn't capsize very easily, but, with families and kids aboard, we recommend the mast head float for most situations. Prevents the boats from turning

Q: Is stepping the mast hard?

A: The Quest mast isn't heavy, but it is a bit lengthy. Some adults do it themselves, others prefer the confidence of two people (the second person usually helping to pin the forestay wire). For the first few times, use two people, and as you gain confidence, you'll see how you can do it solo.

Q: Foredeck kit, do I get it?

A: You know, for the first year or so, we sold most boats with the foredecks. It's honestly an esthetic thing. But, these days, the majority of Quests are sold without them. The foredeck is 35-40lbs, and adds costs. It looks smart, but, we have lots of customers who skip it, and we don't think they are that much worse off for doing so.

Q: I don't know if I want to buy the spinnaker yet, can I add it later?

A: Absolutely. All of the installation points are pre-built into the hull, and the spinnaker kit that can be purchased anytime after will have all the hardware and fasteners needed. Not a problem.

About the RS Quest

The RS Quest is a highly adaptable and versatile sailing dinghy renowned for its capacity to cater to a wide range of sailing experiences. With a design focused on training and recreation, the Quest boasts a stable hull, modern rigging, and a spacious cockpit, making it suitable for sailors of varying skill levels and crew sizes. Whether used for introductory sailing courses or casual cruising, the RS Quest's user-friendly features, such as the option for a single or double-handed configuration, ensure a comfortable and enjoyable on-water experience. The boat's durability, coupled with its dynamic sailing capabilities, has positioned the RS Quest as a popular choice for sailing schools, families, and individuals seeking a reliable and adaptable craft for diverse sailing adventures.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Imperial : Private airport transfer / Check-in at the luxurious Four Seasons Moscow***** only a minute from the Kremlin and Red Square

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Gold: City Tour / Novodevichy Cemetery Imperial, Platinum:  City tour / Lunch in a Moscow City Skyscraper / Novodevichy Cemetery / Sparrow Hills

Meals: Breakfast

Platinum / Imperial

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Gold:  Moscow Kremlin / Armory Museum / Red Square / GUM Department Store

Platinum:  Moscow Kremlin / Armory Museum / Red Square / St. Basil’s Cathedral / GUM Department Store / Park Zaryadye

Gold:  Tretyakov Gallery / Moscow Metro Tour.

Platinum:  Leo Tolstoy House-Museum in Hamovniki / Tretyakov Gallery / Moscow Metro Tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Gold, Platinum:  Town of Uglich / Church of St. Dmitri-on-the-Blood

Volga dream experience: Costumed Russian Tea Ceremony & Russian Cooking Class

Gold, Platinum:  Yaroslavl City Tour / Governor’s house 

Volga dream experience: Sun Deck Barbeque

Gold:  Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery  

Platinum:  Ferapontov Monastery

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Russian Dinner with Vodka Tasting

Gold, Platinum: Kizhi Island / Lake Onega

Volga dream experience: Piano Concert – Compositions by Tchaikovsky and Rakhmaninov

Gold, Platinum:  Svirstroy village / Local resident’s home / Local primary school

Volga dream experience: Farewell Dinner, Captain’s cocktail

Gold:  City Tour / Peter and Paul Fortress

Platinum:  City Tour / St. Isaac’s Cathedral / Canal boat / Yusupov Palace

Gold:  The State Hermitage Museum / Peterhof: Park and a historic Cottage

Platinum:  The State Hermitage Museum (Early Entrance!) / Gold Room / Peterhof: Park and a historic Cottage

Gold:  Catherine’s Palace / Amber Room

Platinum:  Faberge Museum / Catherine’s Palace / Amber Room

Meals: Breakfast / Imperial

Gold, Platinum, Imperial: Check-out / Airport transfer

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VESSEL REVIEW | Sinichka – Electric commuter boats designed for Russia’s Moskva River

A series of three new electric monohull commuter ferries have already begun operational sailings on the Moskva River in the Russian capital Moscow.

Built by Russian shipyard Emperium, sister vessels Sinichka , Filka , and Presnya – all named after rivers in Moscow – are being operated by the Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development (Moscow Deptrans). They are the first units of a planned fleet of 20 vessels that will serve the capital city and other nearby communities. The new ferry system will be the water transport system to be operated on the Moskva River in 16 years.

Each vessel has a welded aluminium hull, an LOA of 21 metres, a beam of 6.2 metres, a draught of only 1.4 metres, a displacement of 40 tonnes, and capacity for 80 passengers plus two crewmembers. Seating is available for 42 passengers on each ferry, and the main cabins are also fitted with USB charging ports, wifi connectivity, tables, toilets, and space for bicycles and scooters. The cabin layout can be rearranged to allow the operator to adjust the distances between the seats and to install armrests of varying widths.

An open upper deck is also accessible to passengers and is the only area on each ferry where smoking is allowed.

The ferries are all of modular construction with each ferry’s wheelhouse, main cabin, and other structural elements being built as complete, separate components. This enables the ferries to be easily dismantled for transport to anywhere in Russia by rail and then quickly re-assembled within seven days.

The ferries are also ice-capable. Recently completed operational trials on the Moskva showed that the vessels can also easily navigate under mild winter conditions with broken surface ice, though year-round operations are planned for the entire fleet.

The ferries are each fitted with 500kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs that supply power to two 134kW motors. This configuration can deliver a maximum speed of 11.8 knots, a cruising speed of just under 10 knots, and a range of 150 kilometres.

Emperium said the transfer of rotation of electric motors to the propeller is carried out by direct drive. As a propulsion installation, a pulling rotary propeller-steering column with double screws is used. The installation of double pulling screws, with similar power, allows an operator to increase the efficiency of the propulsion system to deliver a slightly higher speed or to reduce energy consumption. This arrangement also provides the ferries with enhanced manoeuvrability necessary for navigating in close quarters.

The batteries themselves have projected service lives of 10 to 12 years and are fitted with safety features such as built-in fire extinguishers and gas vents. Quick-disconnect features allow the batteries to be easily removed for replacement or maintenance.

Some of our readers have expressed disquiet at our publication of reviews and articles describing new vessels from Russia. We at Baird Maritime can understand and sympathise with those views. However, despite the behaviour of the country’s leaders, we believe that the maritime world needs to learn of the latest developments in vessel design and construction there.

Click here to read other news stories, features, opinion articles, and vessel reviews as part of this month’s Passenger Vessel Week.

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