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A first model sailing yacht to build
SwordsmanDreamer:
Hello all I'm not sure if this would be the correct place to ask this question, but here goes: I would like to build a sailing yacht (model). It must be a bermudan sloop, and asthetically pleasing. I think that some kind of hard chine / double chine design would be best, as that would be simpler than carvel / diagonal / strip planked etc. Would anybody like to recommend a design for which the plans are available ? I have noticed something called the Star 45, then there are some of the Vic Smeed designs, and some on the Sarik website, the Ardent, and there is the 6T6, but that seems a bit of a monster (60 inches). Mind you the description does say "Simple to build and cheap too! " (my favourite price !). This would be for fun, i dont have any interest in racing, so partly i want to build something and partly want to sail something. Thanks. Maybe 30 inches up to a max of 48 ? Also, would I be correct in guessing that the rig is likely to be the most costly part of the boat ?
Thanks, SD.
knoby:
Racing Sparrow 750 is a good starting point. There is a book available on how to build it. also there is a forum for it. Comes as 750mm, but has been built up to 2 meters. Rig don't have to be expensive, depends how much yo are prepared to make.
roycv:
Hi Knoby, I suggest the Vic Smeed Panache yacht at 30 inches long and it sails nicely. It is very simple in design and just flat sides and a chine. The deck is flat and the RC fits inside.
On of the problems with scratch built model yachts is the keel ballast. With the Panache this is just sheet lead flashing. You can buy a laser cut wood kit but it is very simple to build and plans are available. I have a couple myself. The previous yacht mentioned is very nice and has a racing class associated with it. If you try this one first it may give you a taste for model yachts.
The next thing you might consider is whether to go for scale sail, but that may be for later.
I do hope you enjoy making and sailing which ever you build as I have had many years pleasure from this activity.
kind regards roy
john_k:
Hi,
If you can live with something a bit smaller (26") look at RG65 designs. There are many free plans available, from very simple to not so. One link - http://rg65.free.fr/ - has quite a collection.
cheers John K.
Howard:
I to would go along with the sparrow easy as a first build and you learn a lot.
Regards Howard.
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