Stay at Home RC Sailboat Building

[@JoeTerpend]

Wow mate! All that detail in the Annie model. I got the plans from you 6 months ago and have just finished building her as per the plans. I was going to put her in the water for the first time today but the wind is just a bit strong, tomorrow we are expecting 6kns so can't wait. I will be getting more plans from you soon.😊

[@tomaszt.o.1354]

Thank You for sharing Your great hobby😀

[@Zbip57]

From all of us who have trouble keeping our crayons between the lines in our colouring books, thank YOU for your many robust designs that so easily lend themselves to creative modifications. And thanks for sharing views of the many treasures hidden in Annie's interior!

[@sailtails2775]

And a big Thank you Zbip57, for your ongoing enthusiasm and support, and for sharing with all of us your own schooner 'Kamanik' project. Careful with those crayons!

[@mrsmith4662]

Incredible piece of work. These are lovely boats.

[@MrJohnd1951]

Excellent craftsmanship producing beautiful model making of extraordinary detail. Well done!

[@alannewman85]

Brilliant!

[@williamensign1408]

Beautiful

[@cantonoffice9500]

Just love your videos! I'm hoping to make an RC sailboat this winter. I'm up in New England and often go to Newport and Cape Anne; Rockport and Gloster.

[@fasteddy07]

This is incredible! ❤

[@dunraven8168]

My grandpa and I both love boats and sailing, but I live in a landlocked state and my grandparents moved here to be closer to family. He really misses sailing and dreams about it often. I think one of your boats will be the perfect project for me to do with him. They look beautiful and I cant stop watching the videos of them sailing. Great job!

[@sailtails2775]

Hopefully you can find a pond nearby. Building and sailing model boats can soothe the mind and inspire dreams. Best wishes for you and Grandpa !

[@Ross_Estuace_Gellert]

Omg!! I am waited for IT! I am from Hungary, and I am 14 years old, and I Will build my own RC sailboat cuz the boats on the internet are Very big Cost. You help ME with your vids a lot. Thanx! Love from Hungary 🇭🇺🇭🇺🇭🇺🇭🇺!

[@FPVREVIEWS]

Thanks for your comment Huba. Be creative and build with common materials, you can build your own sailboat. I encourage you to do so, expecting it to be a learning experience that will reward you with satisfaction.

[@jerrycashman4939]

Thanks so much for sharing Gary! Love the look of your boats so have just ordered a set of plans for Emma. Thanks again.

[@timherrmann8889]

Great video Gary! I like your message of exercising creativity with the building of your sailboat designs. Having creative "license" can certainly add to the enjoyment of the build. Your sailboat interiors a exceptional! Well done!

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks Tim. The plans provide a seaworthy foundation for a good sailing boat. As the builder, your personal touches make her your own.

[@xroppa5290]

😊 Wonderful ☺

[@joseenriquetomasperez3912]

Gracias.

[@moonolyth]

Gary just picked up 3 of your plans... Thanks for your quick response to my questions regarding rounding out hulls. Well laid out plans. You have captured their beauty just as they are and as you say here, which I think is inspiring, that one can add a little of their own vision to the design as well. If I get a chance to build even one Ill be very happy. Thanks for sharing all the how-to videos for everyone, Stay safe so you can share more time with us and new designs, please!!

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks for your purchase of the plans. I too will be happy for you to build one, but be aware that the building can be quite enjoyable and many folks can't stop at just one! Cheers!

[@warrenneeves7103]

Excellent timing Gary. I just got back from a day on a lake near my home. I took my version Irene. She's been out a few times now and I've made a few modifications and have learned a lot from her. She's a beauty!

[@sailtails2775]

Happy to know you and your 'Irene' have enjoyed a day at the lake ! Cheers !

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

Gary you are quite amazing! Just ordered paper plans of Irene and Annie. Really looking forward to building both of them and sailing on Windermere here in the North West of England (English Lakes).

[@remkojerphanion4686]

I build semi-scale RC boats of all kinds, but no sailboats - yet... 😉 This video is very inspirational, so thank you Gary!

[@sailtails2775]

No sailboats ??? Yet !!! Be inspired, Have no fear !

[@mr.morgan5643]

Mr. Gary, Great work, beautiful craftsmanship!! I enjoyed your video very much... Look forward to seeing more! Fair winds!

[@sailtails2775]

Thank you Mr. Morgan, Thanks for watching!

[@mr.morgan5643]

You really so welcome Gary! I really like your channel!! One of these days when I finish restoring my Falmouth Cutter I plan to get back into RC... Never built a boat but I am sure going to try! Your plans and sailboats are just world class!! Fair winds!!

[@Jabrady15]

Awesome attention to detail, nice fleet!!

[@tcsyme]

Gary, this is a fantastic view at your designs, and the fun that they offer.

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks for the comment, these boats are all about having fun!

[@bertvrbk]

Nice video Gary, i can't wait when mij Irene is ready to sailing.

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks Bert. I hope we will hear a report when your 'Irene' sets sail. Cheers !

[@zonianinexile]

Outstanding

[@sailtails2775]

Awe shucks, Thanks!

[@nwbackcountry5327]

Beautiful boats. Thanks for sharing.

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks for watching !

[@reinhardkittner1208]

Top sailboats ! Best regards from North Germany/Hamburg.Kitty

[@sailtails2775]

Thank you Reinhard, nice to hear from Germany. Danke sehr!

[@reinhardkittner1208]

@@sailtails2775 Thank you Gary.In the next time i will order the plans for the gaff cutter flyer(Bristol channel pilot cutter),or in German Lotsenkutter.Since i was 9,i built sailing boats and draw them.Some fellows here in Hamburg have built your fantastic Sloop Emma.When i hear Sloop Emma,i am thinking about the song from the Beach Boys"Sloop John B.Last Saturday i started my 26year old"one Love"the Graupner Saphir sailing yacht,after 10 years in the dockyard,with rc sailing.It is an amazing hobby,and you give me the inspiration.Thanks a lot ! Kind regards from the coast between Northernand baltic sea.Kitty(my real nickname)

[@fepatton]

Great insight, Gary! And now a whole lot more of us have seen those amazing interiors. (Love that the bear rides a motorcycle.) 😊 Working on Flyer has been a fun diversion for me during these interesting times, so please know that you are contributing to the peace of mind of all who buy your plans, build your boats and watch your fun and relaxing videos. I purchased the Annie and Irene set last night as well, and will tuck those away for when Flyer is finished. (Might build the little dory to put on Flyer's deck, though.) Keep up the great work!

[@sailtails2775]

So glad Fred, to hear that you are enjoying the boat building. However, I must clarify something for I do not want to perpetuate false rumors. That motorcycle belongs to Bear's girlfriend ! Cheers!

[@b33gft67]

Great video! I’m just finishing the hull on a meter long sparrow design yacht. Can’t wait to add some “custom” details as well. Great job!

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks for the comment. Adding your own touches surely can add to the satisfaction of scratch building.

[@TheMendipman]

Hey Garry, good to see you - and especially good to see you looking well. Still loving your boats, Noel

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks Noel, always good to hear from you!

[@johndowling7091]

great video Gary and Cant wait to start the next one thank you sir

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks John, will look forward to seeing your next one. Your recent build of schooner "Olivia" is a beauty.

[@BertDaanje]

Nice built! Great video. Thanks

[@sailtails2775]

Glad you liked it, Thanks for watching.

[@michib8808]

Very, very nice Modelships! You make a great job. Greetings from Germany

[@sailtails2775]

Thank you Michi B

[@TheArkka]

My HUGE RESPECT man, great looking rc yath 👍💪💪🤘👍👌

[@sailtails2775]

Thank you Ari !

[@peterion7640]

Hi Gary. Another great vidio. I have always wanted to put an iterior in one of my models and actualy thought about doing it in my Annie build. The build is going really well, am about to start on masts, rigging and sails. When I have got her sailing may well look to an interior modification. Stay well. Peter

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks Peter, glad to hear your 'Annie' build is coming along well.

[@benhacker651]

Hi I'm working on an old sailing boat and just wondering if you have a video on how to set up the slider sail system

[@jessemiles3538]

Love seeing your boats, it always makes me happy! I did want to ask though, have you ever considered building a boat with square sails? I know it would be harder to sail, but it would be pretty cool to build a man-o-war with scale cannons and everything. Or, maybe there's a warship out there with triangular sails that I'm simply unaware of. What are your thoughts on it?

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks Jesse, Some other folks have tackled square riggers, my simple self says "leave it to them".

[@jessemiles3538]

Haha, fair enough! I'll have to do some more digging to see if anyone has done a video anywhere near as detailed as one of yours, and if not, maybe I'll be the first!

[@grow4fun654]

tis is some fine craftment great to see tis woud love to have you as a grandpa

[@sailtails2775]

Glad you liked it, Thanks !

[@francogusberti2786]

Hello! Greetings from Argentina! I want to construct my first rc sailboat, a very simple one, but I don't really understand how does work the system that moves the sails, where can I read about it?, and where I can found boat planes, thanks you!

[@fuzzysphere]

What a great and inspiring video! Love the bearospace name! My guess is you're an aeronautical engineer, so I gotta ask: have you ever thought of adding roughness to the leading edge of the sails as they do in wind tunnel testing of small models?

[@sailtails2775]

I have not. Here's the skinny. Bearospace was founded by my son who has a knack for airplane design. I am a retired boat builder with a fondness for traditional sailing craft. My son provided a page of his website to offer my model sailboat designs. www.bearospaceindustries.com/boats2.html

[@scooterdon8365]

Very Nice Gary Do your plans include RC rigging information? Do you recommend a radio and servo set with your plans?

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks Scooter Don for asking. The plans do cover RC control system layout and servo recommendations. Early on, I recommended a radio which I used, but that radio was discontinued by its maker. Happily, most any 2.4 ghz airplane type radio will serve for these boats. Todays radio options offer more features at lower cost than the radios of 5 years ago.

[@apollomasta]

Beautiful sailboats indeed. I am interested in adding one of your models to my already growing fleet but neither have the time nor the space to build one. Do you have any of your models for sale? I understand you live in Ensenada, I do too reside in Mexico and can drive there to pick it up. Great work sir!

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks Juan Carlos for asking, but I do not wish to sell any of my models.

[@cainghorn]

Very nice! I have some of your plans and I'd like to make one. Is 'waterproof' plywood mandatory or would plain plywood do?

[@sailtails2775]

As I understand it, all plywood these days is made with waterproof glue, however any plywood still needs protection from water intrusion. A good paint job will give the needed protection. I suggest first sealing the plywood, preferably with penetrating epoxy, then priming and painting with brushed on oil based enamels.

[@flyingnut29]

Gary do you have a source for the lead keel weight for Irene ?

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks for asking, but no I do not. It's a DIY thing.

[@דר.ניראורןרופאשיניים]

Hi , do you sell your rc sailboat ? I like to buy one , thank you

[@robertrussellmd]

Gary, do I understand correctly that your first Irene with the interior details sails with rudder control with fixed, uncontrolled sheets? If so, how does that work out?

[@sailtails2775]

Yes Robert, that is so. It actually works out surprisingly well. I adjust the sheets so that the sails are sheeted in, but not too close in. Experiment to find a "happy" spot and she will be able to reach, run, and make her way (quite well) to windward. That said, I encourage builders to install a sail control system because it does provide the avid sailor "Skipper" with hands on (fun) involvement and the ability to trim for best performance.

[@robertrussellmd]

Thanks Gary, I am building a couple of Dumas Ace Sloops. The are designed as free sailers. Your experience encourages me to try them as rudder only. They are only 16 inches at the waterline so they don't have much displacement. Rudder only will simplicate and add considerable lightness.

[@irandar]

Hi Gary. As you may remember I made an 80% Irene. This linear reduction gives 50% on the displacement and therefore half the weight. The scaling was done by simply printing out 80% size from the original plans. I had to do a bit of fiddling on the control because of the space. Here are 2 youtubes of mine kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmHRhGqPdtSmedU on the building kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXTbd2xsh5d8mqM and sailing of Irene. I have printed out an 80% Annie and have all the materials but not worked on for 2 years. I enjoy rewatching your videos. I hope you are in good health and that all is well at Bearospace. All the best, Irving

[@sailtails2775]

Thank You Irving ! All is well at Bearospace. We appreciate the videos of your schooner 'Irene' project and your earlier sloop 'Emma' videos as well. The lake you sail on is such a beautiful setting ! and with cows ! Cheers !

[@owntor1]

I build rc planes, but this looks like fun too.

[@sailtails2775]

Fun indeed, especially for those who really enjoy building their own toys !

[@pnwRC.]

If only I knew how to sail with the wind, I'd try building a sailboat. The 2 boats I have both have motors in them. One was entirely 3D printed.

[@sailtails2775]

Give it a try, sailing is easily learned by doing, and safe. You are not likely to get hurt like you could if you were operating heavy equipment ! (tongue in cheek)

[@jamesbirkenbuel9011]

Where do you get the ballast "Bulb" from or do you

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks James for asking. The lead ballast bulb is DIY. Emma, Annie & Flyer plans describe making a wooden mold and casting the bulb right onto the aluminum fin.

[@robertbosman5398]

Could Annie be build as a real sailboat let's say 35 to 45 ft

[@sailtails2775]

Certainly a full size boat resembling 'Annie' is feasible, but boats do not simply scale up (or down) well, so a proper design process at the intended size would be the key to success. Gotta add, I do think an 'Annie' type could be a fantastic cruising boat. (dream time anybody?)

[@stevenr8606]

👍😂 when Leo whom is rebuilding Tally Ho gets old.

[@sailtails2775]

Cheers for Leo & Tally Ho ! Fantastic project and fine videos here on youtube ! He's young and strong now. Indeed the day will come, he'll get the the size factor figured out.

[@СергейКухарев-н6б]

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[@pavelmalinnikov]

I want to thank you, Gary, for the beautiful design you created. We've built the gaff version of the "Irene" project (kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4eld6xueseDpa8). It looks and performs great! Thank you, Sir, from Ukraine.