RS760 & RS1000
The Racing Sparrow Fleet
Explore our collection of RC sailboats — crafted for builders, hobbyists, and dreamers. Whether you choose cutting-edge 3D printing or the timeless traditions of balsa and fibreglass, each design offers the satisfaction of building with your own hands and the thrill of setting sail on the water.
3D Printable RC Sailboats
Explore the Racing Sparrow fleet of 3D printable radio controlled sailboats. From small, beginner-friendly boats to larger, high-performance designs, each model has been carefully developed and tested on the water.
Compare the boats below to find the right design for your next project. Every model is available as a downloadable STL file set, with build instructions and support to help you get sailing.
Ready to build? Browse STL Files & Bundles
RS-Footy-305-3D
Tiny, affordable and portable.
RS-RG65-3D
Two rig configurations and lots of options.
RS-Ranger-695-3D
Portable, straightforward build with excellent instructions.
RS760-3D
Classic, predictable sailing characteristics.
RS850-3D
Innovative twin masts, speed and acceleration.
RS1000-3D
Large, powerful one-metre sailing experience.
Complete Bundle - All STLs + eBook $79 USD
If you want all the boat STL files and the eBook you can buy the complete bundle for only $79 USD. That's a 50% discount if you were to buy them separately.
When you buy the complete bundle you get an immediate download that includes all STL files for each boat including build instructions and extra printable tooling. You also get the original eBook for traditional balsa and fibreglass building. An excellent knowledge base of information. You also get the 1 metre mold files to 3D print a female mold.
Build Sailboats in the Classroom
Hands-on STEM LearningTurn 3D printing into a practical engineering project. Racing Sparrow sailboats give students the opportunity to explore design, construction, aerodynamics and sailing through hands-on learning.
With detailed build guides, specially selected models and educational licensing, our designs are ideal for schools, STEM programmes and makerspaces.
Balsa Boats
These are our traditional build boats supported by the eBook Building Guide which you can purchase to guide you through the process of building your own radio controlled sailboat.
RS-RG65-Balsa
A robust and fast RG65 made from balsa. The eBook can be used in conjunction with this design.
RS750-Balsa
The original traditional build model yacht that is featured in the eBook.
RS1000-Balsa
A traditional balsa and fibreglass built boat. A great performing model with some exceptional power.
Our ethos and values
We have designed all of our boats for the beginner rc sailor. When we first began our rc sailboat journey the entry bar was so high we didn't know where to start. We are attempting to bridge this gap by providing simplified designs and build methods.
We also design everything to use everyday materials that are readily available and cheap. Simple standard servos and standardised material lengths. We avoid specialist parts and have designed around this challenge by coming up with innovative ways to achieve the same thing as an expensive hard to find part.
While racing RC yachts is great fun, we don't focus on that aspect. Racing comes next, once you are hooked and looking for the next challenge in this awesome and rewarding hobby.
