Racing Sparrow Model Yacht RC Sailboat Plans
Check out these plans and resources, ranging from a 375mm boat to a 1500mm yacht. Pair these with our eBook guide for a fast, easy, and affordable home build RC yacht.
RS-RG65 - 650mm plans, measures to international RG65 rules
A full forward hull and a straight stern. This boat has proven to be a very fast and competitive racer.
RacingSparrow RG65 v2 RG65 sail logo EPS
Racing Sparrow 750 plans
The plans that come with the eBook.
RacingSparrow 750 RS750 A1 fullsize v2 Vinyl sticker sheet
Racing Sparrow 1000 plans
A one metre version, scaled up lines. Bulkhead only plans. Look at the 750 for full schematics.
RS 1000
Racing Sparrow 1500 plans - A scaled up Racing Sparrow
A larger size model yacht. I haven't seen many of these surface. It's a good challenge to build.
RS 1500
Racing Sparrow 375 plans - The smallest sparrow
A miniature RacingSparrow. A great introduction to building with balsa.
RS 375
Free Book Sample - PDF
A few pages from the eBook absolutely free. Download from the Builders Book page.
3D Print an RC yacht!
You can print your own or buy one of our printed kit set.
Racing Sparrow Blog
We share tips and stories from the model boat building community. Read all blog posts
Racing Sparrow Footy Design V1
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Introducing the RS-Ranger: 3D-printable sailboat
3D Printing RC Sailboats: What I’ve Learnt from Daily Printing
3D Printable RG65 Prototype Update - Video
Builders eBook
Dive into the world of boat building with our eBook. Discover the craft of hull planking, fibreglass strengthening, and lead keel ballast casting.
Master the art of electrics installation, spray painting, sail making, and tuning of sails. Download a sample today and embark on a rewarding journey of boat construction.
Common questions about the plans
What tools do I need to build a RacingSparrow?
1. Chisel
2. Craft-knife
3. Drill Bit - 2mm (5/64in)bit
4. Drill Bit - 5mm (3/16in) bit
5. Electric Drill
6. Felt Marker
7. File
8. Hacksaw
9. Hammer
10. Hole Punch
11. Lighter
12. Pen
13. Pencil
14. Pins
15. Pliers
16. Ruler (steel)
17. Sanding Block
18. Scissors
19. Screwdriver
20. Spirit Level (optional)
21. Sponge Brush (several)
22. Vice Grips
Do I need the eBook to build this cool rc sailboat?
No you don't. The book is designed for the newcomer to model yacht building. The book does make it a much simpler process with every detail figured out and covered in the book. Seasoned builders can simply have a go with the free plans.
Are the plans really free?
Yes all the plans are free to download and use as you see fit. The most comprehensive plans are the RS750 A1 full size.
Are there CAD files or 3D files?
Yes there is a 3D printable version of the racing sparrow. Read the page about that model.
What the builders and sailors say:
Being a complete novice, I purchased your book a couple of years ago and built two racing sparrows. Building on this experience I then went on to build, from scratch, an IOM (Triple Crown design).
I've since joined a local club and sail virtually every weekend. I would just like to thank you for your endeavours which have allowed me to enter a world I never thought was in my reach.
Coming upon your book, "Build your own Radio Controlled Yacht" in the Napier Public Library, I am hugely impressed.
The combination of your superb photos and illustrations with your easy writing style make it a standout publication and I hope it does well for you.
Thanks for an excellent design in your RG65. I trialled her again today in a solid 20 knots gusting higher. Even so in a steep chop and fingers off the rudder she drove upwind remarkably well, balanced perfectly.
Very impressed that a model boat can handle that with a large rig. I found the book excellent. Ive built several big boats, plus a few skiffs and without that resource building such a good boat would have been impossible.
Build It Yourself - Racing Sparrow
- PDF download
- Detailed plans
- Clear illustrations and photos
- Lists all tools & materials
- Shows centimeters & inches
Look at all these cool boats folk have made at home
There is also a full gallery with a boat load of photos of Racing Sparrow's
Pete's RS760-3D, South Wales, UK
I sailed the model for the first time this morning and it performed faultlessly, several members of our club were well impressed.
His friend Ian did the 3D printing and helped with the shroudless mast modification. Bravo!
William Ellis's RG65, Caerphilly, UK
Mike Sohner, 3D printed RS760, Texas, USA
This is the first official customer complete 3D printed Racing Sparrow. Mike helped me improve the strength of the mast crane with his engineering experience. Super helpful. Thanks Mike!
Budi Santoso, Indonesia
Ian Merriman's Awesome Gold Ranger!, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Royal Declerk's cool Multi-Hull, Australia
Dear Bryn, I felt I had to tell you, my beautiful 75, "Jack Sparrow" got away from me due to a radio malfunction and sailed off into the distance across Port Phillip bay to be not heard of again, probably on its way to China?? so have made three land yachts for the grandchildren, sail them at Sandy Point ( Gippsland)
My latest model is a foiling catamaran based on the AC45 (another brilliant NZ design)(very sad to see NZ beaten in the cup) and so "Black Mamba" has evolved.
Yet to do sea trials but if it works as intended will be amazing. Best wishes from Royal Declerck.
Terry Clynes RS375 Free Sailing Model, Queensland, Australia
Cheers for the plans mate! You've kept me entertained and im going to build some more.
Matteo Bellodi, Italy
Ian Merriman's RG65, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Graham Long, Auckland, New Zealand
