Racing Sparrow 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.
![Racing Sparrow model yachts, orange rg65 and a black 750 in the background](/assets/Plans/model-yacht-racing-sparrow-six-fifty.jpeg)
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![Racing Sparrow model yacht tool set](/assets/Plans/Racing-Sparrow-model-yacht-rs1500__Resampled.jpg)
![Racing Sparrow model yacht, red hull sailing upwind with a 45 degree heel angle. looks fast](/assets/Plans/Racing-Sparrow-model-yacht-sailing-upwind.jpeg)
Racing Sparrow 750 plans
The plans that come with the eBook.
RacingSparrow 750 RS750 A1 fullsize v2 RS750 hull foils 3d.zip![Racing Sparrow model yacht - 1 meter](/assets/Plans/racing-sparrow-1000.jpeg)
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 model yacht RS1500](/assets/Plans/Racing-Sparrow-model-yacht-rs1500.jpeg)
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.
![Racing Sparrow model yacht being held by a woman who is about to launch the boat for a sail](/assets/Plans/mini-model-yacht-three-seven-five-sparrow.jpeg)
Racing Sparrow 375 plans - The smallest sparrow
A miniature RacingSparrow. A great introduction to building with balsa.
RS 375![racing sparrow footy model yacht, strip planked](/assets/Plans/racing-sparrow-footy-model-yacht.jpeg)
RacingSparrow Footy plans
A double diagonal design footy from RacingSparrow.
Footy Sparrow - experimental v1![racing sparrow logo insignia](/assets/Plans/racing-sparrow-logo-insig__Resampled.jpg)
Logos & Sticker Sheet
Downloadable logos and an EPS file to be sent to a printer and printed out on navy blue cutout vinyl.
Vinyl sticker sheet RS Logo colour RS Logo blueCommon 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 dxf file inside a zip file that you can download for free and use how you want. Some people use this in CAD programs or in 3D modelling programmes to great effect. Look under Racing Sparrow 750 plans on this page. An STL file for 3D printing is in the pipelines. Email me if you want a copy.
While we think 3D printing is great, we believe old-skool strip planking balsa is a wonderfully simple way to make a very lightweight boat with excellent longitudinal strength and beauty.
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.
![internal structure - 3d model illustration](/assets/Uploads/internal-structure.jpg)
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.
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
Rod Patterson, Christchurch, New Zealand
May 4, 2012
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![A yellow model yacht sitting in a cradle on a green field with controller leaning up against the cradle, Location: Christchurch, New Zealand](/assets/JustBoats/rod-patterson-chch-model-yacht__ScaleWidthWzgwMF0.jpg)
One Meter RacingSparrow - Garry Angel, France
Jun 2, 2009
![](/assets/JustBoats/Garry-Angel-full-shot__ScaleWidthWzI0XQ.jpg)
![A one meter yacht, a racing sparrow design, cream coloured hull with yellow appendages and semi see-through sails, Location: France](/assets/JustBoats/Garry-Angel-full-shot__ScaleWidthWzgwMF0.jpg)
Alan Brown Catamaran Racing Sparrow derivitive, Perth, Western Australia
Jul 23, 2020
![](/assets/JustBoats/Paper-tiger-radio-controlled-racing-sparrow__ScaleWidthWzI0XQ.jpg)
![A radio controlled model yacht of a paper tiger catamaran. The hulls are both blue and it looks very much to scale of the real dinghy sailboat. It is sitting on a cradle next to a swimming pool, Location: Perth, Western Australia](/assets/JustBoats/Paper-tiger-radio-controlled-racing-sparrow__ScaleWidthWzgwMF0.jpg)
A reconditioned RS750 by the designer Bryn, New Zealand
Aug 3, 2009
![](/assets/JustBoats/bryns-racing-sparrow-model-yacht__ScaleWidthWzI0XQ.jpg)
![A red racing sparrow model yacht looking at the bow of the boat, Location: New Zealand](/assets/JustBoats/bryns-racing-sparrow-model-yacht__ScaleWidthWzgwMF0.jpg)
Jonathon Gillham, New Zealand
Oct 11, 2018
![](/assets/JustBoats/Jonathon-Gillham-October-31-2018__ScaleWidthWzI0XQ.jpeg)
![Jonathon Gillham's Racing Sparrow model yacht in bright red colour scheme with an old 90's styled graphics and logo font in bold white, Location: New Zealand](/assets/JustBoats/Jonathon-Gillham-October-31-2018__ScaleWidthWzgwMF0.jpeg)
Fanie Nel - RS750, Krugerdorp, South Africa
Apr 5, 2023
![](/assets/JustBoats/Racing-Sparrow-Fanie-Nel__ScaleWidthWzI0XQ.jpeg)
![Racing Sparrow Fanie Nel, Location: Krugerdorp, South Africa](/assets/JustBoats/Racing-Sparrow-Fanie-Nel__ScaleWidthWzgwMF0.jpeg)
Matt - Fly Girl 750
Oct 1, 2014
![](/assets/JustBoats/model-yacht-back-fly-girl__ScaleWidthWzI0XQ.jpeg)
![A model yacht sitting in a cradle without rigging, a black hull with swirly writing that says "Fly Girl"](/assets/JustBoats/model-yacht-back-fly-girl__ScaleWidthWzgwMF0.jpeg)
Peter Knox, Canterbury, New Zealand
Apr 30, 2008
![](/assets/JustBoats/peter-knox-model-yacht__ScaleWidthWzI0XQ.jpg)
![A sparkly blue model yacht hull with red and translucent sails, Location: Canterbury, New Zealand](/assets/JustBoats/peter-knox-model-yacht__ScaleWidthWzgwMF0.jpg)
Jonathan Daniel
Oct 9, 2008
![](/assets/JustBoats/Jonathan-Daniel-model-yacht-racing-sparrow__ScaleWidthWzI0XQ.jpg)
![Jonathan Daniels Racing Sparrow 75 full side shot sitting in the lounge](/assets/JustBoats/Jonathan-Daniel-model-yacht-racing-sparrow__ScaleWidthWzgwMF0.jpg)
Martin Whittle, RS750, UK
May 1, 2011
![](/assets/JustBoats/Martin-Whittle-model-yacht__ScaleWidthWzI0XQ.jpg)
![Looking down at a model yacht with pinned striped deck and blue hull sitting on a cradle, Location: UK](/assets/JustBoats/Martin-Whittle-model-yacht__ScaleWidthWzgwMF0.jpg)