Everything you need to build an RS760

RS760 Boat Page

Wondering if you already have most of the parts? This page lists every material, electronic component and recommended supplier needed to build the Racing Sparrow RS760. We've organised everything by region and designed the boat around common hobby materials, making it straightforward and affordable to source the parts.

Most builders already own some of the required tools and equipment, making the overall build cost lower than expected.

 

Download the Build Instructions

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General Supplies

Hull

Electrics

Keel/Rudder

Rigging & Sails

Optional Parts List

  • DB608 Kwik Grip Rudder Arm Connector amazon.com
  • Control rod & clevis dubro.com
  • 3mm Stainless Rod × 100mm – Rudder (optional), can use carbon rod amazon.com

Notes

Batteries
For best performance, use a 4×AAA square battery pack or a lightweight LiPo. These options help reduce overall boat weight, improving handling and responsiveness.

The battery compartment is sized to fit a standard 4×AA square pack, giving you flexibility in battery choice. If you choose a smaller battery, use packing foam to fill the space and ensure the battery sits securely without movement.

Servos
The servos listed on this page are recommended options, but many alternatives will work just as well.

The servo tray is designed around the dimensions of these suggested models, so when selecting your own servos, check their size and aim for similar measurements to ensure a good fit.

Other people's finished builds

RS760 Gordon Christchurch

Gordon's RS760

Halswell, Christchurch,
RS760 Michael Perry

Michael Perry's 760

Alaska, USA,
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Ian Merriman's RS760

Nottingham, United Kingdom,
Ernest Twin boats

Ernest’s Twin RS760s

Waco, Texas,
Ernest RS760

Ernest’s RS760

Waco, Texas,
The fit and function of every part is nothing short of outstanding.  I don’t think I have had a single part blow up while printing … and then they fit together with an absolute minimum of trimming and sanding.  
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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!
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Ralf's RS760-3D

Germany,
You really have designed a great boat and the assembly was easy and I had a lot of fun.
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Bryn the Authors Official 3D Printed Model 760

Nelson, New Zealand,
You can 3D print this exact boat yourself! The files are available in the shop. It's really easy to print and super easy to build, all parts have special joins modelled into each part. Even the rig fittings are small sturdy printed parts. The keel has carbon strips inside the prints and the printed bulb shell is filled with lead shot balls.
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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!
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P3 - The third 3D printed RacingSparrow

Nelson, New Zealand,
2024 08 29 09.46.42

P2 - The successor of the first 3D printed RacingSparrow

Nelson, New Zealand,
Bryn's Second 3D printed yacht.
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Bryns first 3D printed RacingSparrow

Nelson, New Zealand,
The first official prototype 3D printed RacingSparrow.
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