I believe the company that made the University Club made another larger boat that looked like it might be worthy of consideration. The Hobby Engine "Life-at-the-extreme-volvo-open-70-class-yacht", sadly it also ended up being difficult to sail. Made a very nice display model for those folks that purchased one.
At some point a company that produces RC sailboats, might consider taking one out to a local pond to see if their creation actually worked. Novel idea I know, but couldn't hurt right
You have the right idea, and you will learn as you work on these boats and really at very little expense. RC sailing is a great past time. As you move forward you might consider investing in a kit boat for your next project. There are a number of companies producing kits that yield wonderful boats that look and sail well, last for years and at a reasonable price.
Here is a link to a list of some companies that make rc sailboat kits Post 91 has pretty current information.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767639This forum has some really talented scratch builders and at some point I'd like to do a scratch build project but for now
I am enjoying building kits. Enjoy!
Posted a couple of pictures - one of your model and the other is the same manufacturer's attempt at scale rc yacht.
Looks nice - just didn't sail very well. Oh well..............
Boomer