Modern 12mR scale RC yacht sailing

I scratch built this 12mR scale RC yacht. The scale is 1:10.6. The weight is close to 50 pounds.

[@bradfordthompson8326]

Congratulations on a gorgeous sail and Boat....

[@LarsLindqvist]

Thank you! I'm currently building Australia II in scale 1:10. America's Cup winner from 1983.

[@cosmiccolonel]

What a thing of absolute beauty……. One day!!!…..

[@LarsLindqvist]

Thank you! I'm currently building sheet systems for four 12mR's in scale 1:10, and hope to have 3 or 4 ready to sail later this spring.

[@captainsirjackchucklebutty6147]

Beautiful Sunset Sail ... xxxxx

[@LarsLindqvist]

Thank you! It was filmed during winter here in Sweden. About as much light there was that day. I still have the boat. Sitting in the back room. Thanks, Lars

[@johnmartin4650]

Doesn’t get much better…..thank you

[@LarsLindqvist]

Thank you! I'm building Australia II right now. More to come.

[@harveyducourneau8700]

Lucky to have open water this time year. Here in Montreal, it is frozen Nice work Bud

[@LarsLindqvist]

Thanks Harvey, I know. usually you can ice skate where we sailed yesterday. Looks like the "warm" weather is here for the next 10 days too.

[@charlesbaril3038]

Harvey Ducourneau not everywhere, the fleuve isn’t

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

Looks great.beautiful job. Are there any plans available?

[@LarsLindqvist]

If you search with Google, you can find the plans for Courageous US26

[@donb4138]

It’s a boat of Beauty

[@LarsLindqvist]

Thanks! I'm working hard on it. New video this weekend. :) //Lars

[@donb4138]

I also sail model boats, you can tell when one is well made just by looking at it. Yours was done very nice, you should be proud of your workmanship.

[@LarsLindqvist]

@@donb4138 Thanks Don!

[@to3280]

It is my hope.

[@poly_hexamethyl]

Just curious...how many channels do you need for this? 3? For jib, mainsail, and rudder?

[@LarsLindqvist]

I mostly only use 2 channels. I'm thinking of adding more functionality to my next build, but usually sheet in and out and steering the rudder is plenty good. Gives an easy to sail experience.

[@scotthalliday2222]

Lars how much do need to make a wing keel for a 20 inch boat?

[@LarsLindqvist]

Sorry for late reply. Do you mean a finished keel in lead? I don't usually take on projects, since I have enough of my own. Don't you think you can make it yourself?

[@raftsail]

The yacht for cat =) Or mouse's crew

[@scotthalliday2222]

Lars do you still have the mold drawing?

[@LarsLindqvist]

I still have the mold.. Lars

[@bradfordthompson8326]

Is your Boat model after a J Class SAILBOATS....

[@LarsLindqvist]

Hi, this is a model of US26 Courageous, a 12 metre that won the America's Cup 1974 and 77.

[@1495978707]

She’s moving awfully slow for how much sail she has and how much wind there is, I wonder why that is. High skin area? Maybe insufficient righting moment?

[@LarsLindqvist]

It's a 12 metre boat. It was a bit too windy at times for all the canvas I had hoisted.

[@lordmerren9094]

Too close hauled.

[@raftsail]

I tought it is real yacht))

[@Lozzie74]

It is a real yacht. Not large enough to carry people, but very real.

[@LarsLindqvist]

Thanks! Sorry for late reply! //Lars