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Independence R/C Sailboat
Product Code: CLCIRC
Availability: Made to Order (approx. 5 weeks)
Availability: Made to Order (approx. 5 weeks)
Price: See options for price
Ex Tax: See options for price
Ex Tax: See options for price
Eric Schade, with assistance from Dave Jackson, developed this 48-inch long radio controlled model sailboat, which Eric has named the "Independence". At least a hundred Independence yachts have been built in the US, Don't miss the videos of the Independence models in action!
Whether you want to join or create a group to race together, or want just to enjoy sailing around your local pond by yourself or with a friend, this boat will be a great introduction to sailing, and will continue to be fun for years to come. Furthermore, since the Indy is a "One Design" class, your boat will be competitive with other Independence Class boats should you desire to race.
A powerful and responsive sailing model, the Indy is equipped with straightforward and inexpensive remote control technology (not included). It utilizes the same pre-cut plywood panels and stitch and glue construction as other CLC kits.
We offer a complete set of plans and manual for the home builder. Alternativly we offer a CNC-cut wood parts kit. The kit includeds pre-cut and drilled okoume marine plywood, timber parts and the instruction manual, as well as a supplementary list for what else you will need. The kit does not include the lead keel, hardware, sail, or R/C equipment (see details below).
Whether you want to join or create a group to race together, or want just to enjoy sailing around your local pond by yourself or with a friend, this boat will be a great introduction to sailing, and will continue to be fun for years to come. Furthermore, since the Indy is a "One Design" class, your boat will be competitive with other Independence Class boats should you desire to race.
A powerful and responsive sailing model, the Indy is equipped with straightforward and inexpensive remote control technology (not included). It utilizes the same pre-cut plywood panels and stitch and glue construction as other CLC kits.
We offer a complete set of plans and manual for the home builder. Alternativly we offer a CNC-cut wood parts kit. The kit includeds pre-cut and drilled okoume marine plywood, timber parts and the instruction manual, as well as a supplementary list for what else you will need. The kit does not include the lead keel, hardware, sail, or R/C equipment (see details below).
- R/C equiptment is detailed in the instruction manual. CLC like the following simple radio set-up, but alternative radio gear may also be used: Radio Futaba 2DR 2-channel and servo HS-785HB sail winch / rudder servo.
- Lead bulb and rigging hardware kit is only available through Eric Schade and Shearwater Boats.
Please contact Eric Schade directly with design or hardware related questions.
Denman Marine specialises in custom wooden boat building and repair. We utilise both traditional methods such as carvel or clinker and modern methods such as strip planking, cold molding or clinker plywood.
We can custom build to any design - for example those by Iain Oughtred, David Payne, Paul Gartside, John Welsford, Mark Bowdidge, Francois Vivier, Atkin , Bolger B&B, etc.
We are a small team of Australian wooden boat builders based in Kettering Tasmania, and are the sole agents for Chesapeake Light Craft (USA) wooden kit boats in Australia and New Zealand, as well as Swallow Yachts, and Barton Marine products (UK).
Denman Marine are proud builders of Wooden Boats in Australia.
Denman Marine Pty Ltd ATF | ABN: 54779786053 | 2888 Channel Highway Kettering, Tasmania 7155