racing sparrow fleet

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.

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3D Printable RC Sailboats

These are our range of 3D printable boats. You can buy the STL files for all these boats by clicking the "Buy Files" button in the header.

RS-RG65-3D

Length: 650mm Beam: 138mm Bulb Weight: 0.5Kg Mast Height: 1000mm (A rig)
Skill Level: Beginner
Print Volume: 150 × 150 × 180mm (xyz)

A RG65 Racing Sparrow that comes with options for sails, bulb weights and rudder sizes. You can build this model as a two sail version or a single main sail Una version.

Take a look at the different rig setups of this RG65.

RS760-3D

Length: 760mm Beam: 150mm Bulb Weight: 0.89Kg Mast Height: 950mm
Skill Level: Beginner
Print Volume: 200 x 200 x 210mm (xyz)

A 3D printed RC yacht that is our original boat but built with modern 3D printed technology. A really easy boat to sail that tracks nicely.

See more details about the RS760-3D

RS1000-3D

Length: 1000mm Beam: 200mm Bulb Weight: 2.0Kg Mast Height: 1250mm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Print Volume: 210 x 210 x 245mm (xyz)

The powerful 1 meter that is easy to build and fun to sail. This is a scaled up version of the 760 with a longer keel. This boat sails just like a full size yacht without the massive price tag!

See more detail about the RS1000-3D

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

Length: 650mm Beam: 152mm Bulb Weight: 550g Mast Height: 1000mm
Skill Level: Advanced
 

A robust and fast RG65 made from balsa. The eBook can be used in conjunction with this design.

Download the Plans for free

RS750-Balsa

Length: 750mm Beam: 150mm Bulb Weight: 1.1 - 1.3Kg Mast Height: 1050mm
Skill Level: Intermediate
 

The original traditional build model yacht that is featured in the eBook.

Build a Boat eBook

RS1000-Balsa

Length: 1000mm Beam: 200mm Bulb Weight: 2.2Kg Mast Height: 1250mm
Skill Level: Advanced
 

A traditional balsa and fibreglass built boat. A great performing model with some exceptional power.

Download the Plans for free

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.

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