Rose City Model Sailing Club
Winter Project – T37 Build (Club resources available)
Here are two new boats for the RCMSC Fleet hulls #s 1613 and 3125. These boats are built to the latest RC SAILBOAT: T37 RACING SLOOP instructions from TIPPECANOE BOATS . This includes a change of servo to the D645MW Programable High Torque, Metal Gear Servo for the Sail. Reprogramed to 120 degrees of movement. as well as the latest sheet control layout, including a sliding boom. I’ve also added a servo tray of my own design to keep everything organized.
I enjoy the building of one of these boats as much as sailing then, it is not a complex build. I want to encourage each of you to build a boat. There ARE club resources available to help. Advice is cheap and plentiful. I have the latest instruction manual from Will. Gary is a master woodworker and can build you a Boom Vang, in common use by the club. We have a Mast and Keel Jig to help with construction . I have a Hightec servo programmer if needed. I can cut you a servo tray and a template for sail markings. There are build videos and other resources on the club’s T37 page .
Build A T37 this winter, we are here to help!
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RC Sailboat: T37 Racing Sloop
For accessories for the T37 RC Sailboat, including a varnish kit and stands, visit the T37 RC Sailboat Accessories page.
A Remote Control Sailboat that is fast, powerful, affordable, and fun to build. The T37 RC Racing Sloop is 37 inches long, 5 feet high, and has a total weight of 4 pounds with the keel ballast casting weighing 2 of these pounds. There are more than 3000 T37 RC Sailboats sailing today, some in countries as far away as Thailand and New Zealand! It is a fully sanctioned one design class in the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA).The T37 balances perfectly and sails fast. She tacks effortlessly and will sail in winds gusting up to 20 mph. As with all of our model sailboats, the heavy ballast casting at the bottom of the keel makes it impossible to tip the sailboat over. All fittings on this RC sailboat are solid brass or high grade marine 316 stainless steel. The hull is very light and strong, built from 1/8 inch mahogany plywood. The sails are genuine nylon spinnaker cloth; this is the same material that is used on full size sailboat spinnakers. The mast can be removed in less than one minute for easy transport.
For an even higher level of performance, speed, and maneuverability, the T37 Racing Sloop is also available in the Racing Upgrade version. Especially if you are considering racing your T37, the T37 Racing Upgrade Racing Sloop may be the best boat for you.
The T37 RC Sailboat Kits come with everything you will need to build the boat, including the marine epoxy and all of the RC gear (except for batteries) for sailing the boat. In fact, all you need is paint or varnish and AA batteries! For assembly, we recommend ages 15 and up, or 12 and up with an adult. For sailing and racing, we suggest ages 8 through adult.
The T37 RC Sailboat kit is quick to build (around 20 hours building time) and is a great introduction to using epoxy in boat building. No previous building experience is required. Very complete building videos on YouTube detail every step in the building process for the T37. The kit includes:
- Hull and deck pieces pre-cut to an accuracy of 1/1000 of an inch from the highest grade of marine Okume plywood
- High-quality brass and stainless steel hardware
- Spectra and monofilament rigging lines
- Carbon fiber mast and Hardwood booms (wooden mast available on request)
- ¾ oz. Nylon Spinnaker cloth pre-sewn sails
- Marine-grade epoxy, along with epoxy brushes and syringes
- Full Radio Control gear, including the transmitter, receiver, battery box, and rudder and sail servos
- Keel ballast casting
- Excellent, detailed building instructions to guide you through the entire building process
Each boat has a unique personality reflecting the builder's preference for paint styles and colors. The T37 is one of only a few Remote Control sailboats built out of wood, and one of the most elegant RC sailboat kits available. For most sailors, the T37 is an ideal model sailboat; powerful, seaworthy, fast, and just the right size. This RC sailboat will give pleasure for generations of sailors.
Sails can be made in any of the colors shown on the color swatch in the last picture. The standard main sail colors are white and fluorescent yellow, and the standard jib sail colors are white, dark blue, red, and fluorescent orange. Other colors listed are an additional $6.50 per sail. If you would like to choose a non-standard color, select "Other" from the drop-down menu and leave a comment in the "Add a note to your order" box during checkout.
For accessories for the T37 RC Sailboat, including a varnish kit and stands, visit the T37 RC Sailboat Accessories page.
Please call 1-360-966-7245 or email [email protected] to inquire about the availability and pricing of finished boats. The finished boat comes fully completed and ready to sail. Happy Sailing!
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Ruminations and observations on building and sailing Tippecanoe T37 RC Sailboats. We'll all learn something and end up with a great boat!
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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.
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.
Free Book Sample - PDF
A few pages from the eBook absolutely free
Racing Sparrow 750 plans
The plans that come with the eBook.
Racing Sparrow 1000 plans
A one metre version, scaled up lines. Bulkhead only plans. Look at the 750 for full schematics.
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 375 plans - The smallest sparrow
A miniature RacingSparrow. A great introduction to building with balsa.
RacingSparrow Footy plans
A double diagonal design footy from RacingSparrow.
Logos & Sticker Sheet
Downloadable logos and an EPS file to be sent to a printer and printed out on navy blue cutout vinyl.
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 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.
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.
John Sterland, Australia
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.
Richard Spence, New Zealand
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.
Mike Bennett
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
DKM247 - Proud RacingSparrow Builder/Owner , Melbourne, Australia
Dec 1, 2016
One Meter RacingSparrow - Garry Angel , France
Jun 2, 2009
Jonathon Gillham , New Zealand
Oct 11, 2018
Martin Whittle, RS750 , UK
May 1, 2011
Bill Cobb , Zurich
Aug 23, 2013
Hi Bryn, I built an RS1000 and had so much fun building and sailing it I decided to build a couple of RS750's for my grandchildren in Zurich. Bit of juggling to get them into a suitcase but the whole project worked well and the boys just love them. Bill Cobb. - what an awesome Grandad!(Bryn).
Kendal Allcott , Nelson, New Zealand
Feb 11, 2010
Bradley , Kaiapoi
Dec 29, 2007
Weighing up the options - Garry Angel , France
May 2, 2009
Alan Brown , Perth, West Australia
Jul 23, 2020
John Goodyear , England
Mar 20, 2009
RC Sailboats
Radio-controlled (rc) sailboats.
1. T27 RC Sloop
2. T37 RC Racing Sloop
3. T37 Racing Upgrade Racing Sloop
4. T47 Fairharbor Schooner
5. T50 Racing Sloop
6. T50 Carbon Fiber Racing Sloop
7. T52 Racing Sloop
8. T50 Trimaran
9. T65 Racing Sloop
T27 RC Sloop
- Length: 27 inches
- Sailing Weight: 4 lbs.
- Height Overall (bottom of keel to top of mast): 43.5 inches
- Kit price (standard sail colors): $375.00
- Finished : Call us at 1-360-966-3457 for availability and pricing.
Click here for more information and a shopping cart to order the T27!
T37 RC Racing Sloop
- The T37 Racing Sloop is our most popular RC boat– there are over 2,800 T37s sailing around the world. It is great fun to sail in ponds, lakes, and bodies of water anywhere!
- Length: 37 inches
- Sailing Weight: 5 lbs.
- Height Overall (bottom of keel to top of mast): 60 inches
- Kit Price (standard sail colors): $465.00
- Finished : Call us at 1-360-966-3457 for availability and pricing.
Click here for more information and a shopping cart to order the T37!
T37 Racing Upgrade RC Racing Sloop
- The T37 Racing Upgrade Racing Sloop features the beauty, elegance, and classic lines of the T37 Racing Sloop, along with innovations that make it faster, more maneuverable, and perfect for racing!
- Sailing Weight: 5 lbs
- Kit Price: $565.00
Click here for more information and a shopping cart to order the T37 Racing Upgrade!
T47 RC Fairharbor Schooner
- Length overall: 47 inches
- Height Overall (bottom of keel to top of mast): 50 inches
- Kit Price: $625.00
Click here for more information and a shopping cart to order the T47!
T50 RC Racing Sloop
- Length: 50 inches
- Height Overall (bottom of keel to top of mast): 92 inches
- Kit Price: $865.00
Click here for more information and a shopping cart to order the T50!
T50 Carbon Fiber RC Racing Sloop
- Kit Price: $895.00
Click here for more information and a shopping cart to order the T50 Carbon Fiber!
T52 RC Racing Sloop
- Fast, Fun RC sailing with this big 52 inch long RC Sailboat!
- Length: 52 inches
- Height Overall (bottom of keel to top of mast): 82 inches
- Kit Price: $560.00
Click here for more information and a shopping cart to order the T52!
T50 RC Trimaran
- Width: 50 inches
- Maximum Height Overall (bottom of keel to top of mast): 86 inches
- Kit Price: $990.00
Click here for more information and a shopping cart to order the T50 Trimaran!
T65 RC Racing Sloop
- Length: 65 inches
- Height Overall (bottom of keel to top of mast): 109 inches
- Kit Price: $1,125.00
Click here for more information and a shopping cart to order the T65!
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T37 Racing Sloop. The T37 RC Racing Sloop is a fully sanctioned one design class in the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA). It is an ideal club boat, affordable for everyone, fun and easy to build, and perfect for racing. Each boat has a unique personality reflecting the builder's preference for paint styles and colors.
The largest of the models sailed by RCMSC members, this 37 inch long wood hull sloop sports a 45 inch mast with 635.5 total square inches of sail area (mainsail is 391.1 square inches and jib sail is 244 square inches). A 7 inch beam gives her a sleek profile; and a shallow keel-fin depth of 11.5 inches allows her to be launched at shoreline.
Presented to you by Tippecanoe Boats and http://www.tippecanoeboats.comT37 Builders Guide Scene Selection:Click a link below to jump to that section!Introduc...
Here are two new boats for the RCMSC Fleet hulls #s 1613 and 3125. These boats are built to the latest RC SAILBOAT: T37 RACING SLOOP instructions from TIPPECANOE BOATS.This includes a change of servo to the D645MW Programable High Torque, Metal Gear Servo for the Sail. Reprogramed to 120 degrees of movement. as well as the latest sheet control layout, including a sliding boom.
T37 Racing Upgrade Sail Servo (HS-7955TG): $128.00. or the T37 Racing Upgrade Racing Sloop kit. Replaces the 645 ultra-torque servo. The digital HS-7955TG servo, pre-programmed with 120 degrees of swing, allows the sails to extend even further with an incredible 333 ounce inches of torque at 6 volts. Comes with a special reinforced Tippecanoe ...
The T-37 is a 37 inch RC sailboat with 635.5 square inches of sail area. The hull is built of 1/8 inch mahogany plywood assembled with epoxy for a light, strong composite boat. Most T37s are built from the kit by the owners although the T37 is also available ready to sail. There are over 3400 T37's sailing. Building the boat doesn't require any ...
This kit is the T37 RC Sailboat Racing Upgrade Kit, Unboxed the kit , you will see most all what is in the kit . Building the hull is the same as the first 55 pages here, so I wont go into it much . Just a few photos. I will do all the work under the deck before I install the deck. So tomorrow I will work on the Keel and rudder.
White. Quantity. $465.00 USD. For accessories for the T37 RC Sailboat, including a varnish kit and stands, visit the T37 RC Sailboat Accessories page. A Remote Control Sailboat that is fast, powerful, affordable, and fun to build. The T37 RC Racing Sloop is 37 inches long, 5 feet high, and has a total weight of 4 pounds with the keel ballast ...
Presented to you by Tippecanoe Boats and http://www.tippecanoeboats.comRC Sailboats racing in a strong wind. Watch the lead remote controlled T37 sailboat ge...
RC Sailboat T37 building video. How to build a T37 Radio Controlled model sailboat. The fast build with the designer Will Lesh.2:49 Getting Started9:31 ...
R/C Sailboat Builds. 1. A Tippecanoe T37. These are kits available from Tippecanoe Boats in Washington State. 2. A classic, wooden, Star 45. It has been officially measured and is class legal. The Star 45 is a pretty, classy, builders boat that has withstood the test of time. 3.
T37 Sail Setup Guide - Tricks and Tuning for Speed by Dan Newland, Pacific Northwest Model Yacht Club Cardinal Rule: The boat should always steer itself. ... More twist can help the boat accelerate, but it tends not to point as high. Tightening the headstay tightens the leech and reduces twist, unless you have a topping lift.
Tippecanoe RC boats are sophisticated and fast - and easy to build! Every kit includes everything you need to build and sail your Tippecanoe radio controlled sailboat except for paint, varnish and AA batteries. All of the radio control gear, including the handheld transmitter as well as the in-boat reciever, is included in the kit.
Time to make room for my other hobbies, so while I hate to do it I must sell my original Tippecanoe T37 Racing RC Sailboat! Asking price: $875 or Best Offer . A new T37 racing kit from Tippecanoe Boats is currently listed at $386, and a finished boat built by Tippecanoe will cost you $1425 ($1,560 plus tax) NOT including the racing upgrades.
Some classes, like the International One Meter class (IOM), allow you to build your own boat according to available plans, but those hand-made boats are rarely ever competitive with the modern carbon fiber boats. ... AMYA T37 page T37 Sailboat Blog: A little bit more self-promotion. This is my build blog that I ran while making my T37. Hope it ...
Presented to you by Tippecanoe Boats and http://www.tippecanoeboats.comRC model sailboat racing T37 Regional Championships Seattle Yacht Club
The T37 rc sailboat kit is designed so that almost anyone can be successful building their own boat. We have had over 1800 of these beautiful rc sailboats built now by people all over the world. Many people have built two or more of the T37's so they can sail them together and race them. One family in Maine built six of the T37 rc sailboats.
Battery is a 2S 1000mAh lipo with a regulator for the Rx and rudder servo. Radio is Flysky CT6B. laminated ply fin with 2 layers of 50g glass, rudder from balsa with 1 layer of glass. Ballast and fin is 680g. Mast is slightly taller at 1050 so the sails are slightly different to fit within the 2250cm max.
There are detailed instructions in the T37 book describing various methods to fill, varnish or paint the hull. If varnishing bare wood, you could just varnish and sand multiple coats. You could practice possibly by testing on a similar piece of scrap wood in the kit. I built a T37 a year ago.
T52 RC Racing Sloop. Fast, Fun RC sailing with this big 52 inch long RC Sailboat! Length: 52 inches. Height Overall (bottom of keel to top of mast): 82 inches. Kit Price: $560.00. Finished: Call us at 1-360-966-3457 for availability and pricing.
The RG 65 provides a 65cm /25-1/2" long hull, about 300 sq. inches of sail area on a 43 inch tall mast. The mast can be removed for travel - or it can remain on the boat, and the boat laid on its side for travel. Depending where you are, you can also visit a local club (or two) and see what they are sailing.
Presented to you by Tippecanoe Boats and http://www.tippecanoeboats.comRC T37 Model Sailboat - installing the radio control gear in Tippecanoe Boats T37 re...