Other Classes of Radio Controlled Yachts
IOM: The International One Metre class in it’s current form was adopted
by ISAF (now known as World Sailing) in 1988. The class rules adopted
at that time provided for a common, restricted, inexpensive international
class of stable, easily-built designs. The result is the most popular radio
yacht class in the world with devotees in over 30 countries. In New
Zealand, build numbers exceed 1250 boats with 240 boats currently
registered and racing.
Hull length 1000mm
Beam Unrestricted
Displacement 4kg
Sail area 3 rigs: “A” 0.6m2, “B” 0.41m2, “C” 0.28m2
Bulb draft 420mm max
Rig plan Bermuda sloop, 7/8 fractional rig
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J Class: The Canterbury J originated in Christchurch, New Zealand,
based on the J Class Ranger. A 48 inch Fiberglass hull and lead Keel
both made from Class molds. Everything else can be made by the
builder. Total weight of ready to sail boat is 14lbs 5oz.
http://canterbury-j-class.org.nz/
Fairwind: The Fairwind, Fairwind 900, Fairwind II, and Fairwind III
model yachts are a One design class available in kitset form from several
internet hobby supply sources. The kit is easy to put together and quite
inexpensive. The Fairwind has proven itself after more After 20 year of
continuos popularity has proven itself as one of the longest selling R/C
yachts in history. Supplier Kyosho.
Fairwind General Class Description:
Length Overall (LOA) 900 mm
Beam 226 mm
Displacement Minimum 8.0 lbs.
Mast Height 1220 mm
Sail Area 0.381 m2
Mablehead: The M or Marblehead Class, sometimes called the "50/800",
is a medium size high performance development class - the main restrictions
being a hull length of 50 inches and a sail area of 800 square inches.
Today's M weighs around ten pounds and carries an 85 inch rig in most conditions.
The class has been highly developed over the years to produce a high performance
model that can be sailed in a wide range of conditions, assuming the owner has the
appropriate rigs. The hull and rigs tend to use advanced materials and techniques.
https://marbleheadsailing.wordpress.com/about/
Micro Magic: The Micro Magic Class is one of the largest and fastest growing
in the world, with affiliated classes in over a dozen countries in three continents.
Manufactured by Graupner of Germany and their design and basic look are pattered
after single-handed trans-Atlantic boats. The boat features an ABS hull and deck,
carbon fiber spars and high quality rigging. While not a 'Ready-to-Run' kit, it can be
assembled with common adhesives and epoxies by builders with novice skills.
http://www.magicmicro.org/news.php
RC Laser: The kitset Remote Control (R/C) Laser Model is a scale
version of the famous "one design" Laser - the most popular "real boat"
sailing class in the world. The R/C Laser was intended to be up and sailing
out of the box in under 7 minutes. There is no need to learn about epoxy
glues, Kevlar and Fibreglass construction, or sail design. All you need is
2 feet of water, a desire to sail, and some wind. Just snap in the keel, mast,
and rudder assemblies...slip in the batteries...clip on the sails and you are
ready to go. The R/C Laser is destined to bring a whole new group of people
to the R/C sailing world http://www.sailrc.com/products/rc-laser/
Electron: The one design class Electron was created by one of New Zealand's
most respected yacht designers, Des Townson. The Electron is one of the most authentic
sailing models available and will handle a wide range of wind strengths. Boats of this class
are owned and sailed by many leading sailors who appreciate the fine sailing qualities of
these models and enjoy the thrill of competing in a where skill and experience rather than
the cost of equipment matters
Find out how to buy an Electron: http://www.electron.co.nz/
J Class
Fairwind
Marblehead
Micro Magic
RC Laser
Electron
