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Skerry Laser Cut Model Boat Kits with Sails - 15" and 22.5" LOA

Two sizes of laser cut model boat kits of Chesapeake Light Craft's Skerry are available.

This 22.5" early prototype was assembled following the same steps for building the full size Skerry.

The 15" and 22.5" model boat kits have the same sail rig options as real boats.

They are available in birch which can be finished to look like Okoume mahogany plywood.

Assemble them with the same stitch and glue methods as the full size Skerry.
This assures that you will have a similar experience as building the 15' Skerry.

Call Milton Thrasher to discuss the various options - 941 966-9179 or e-mail mthrasher@verizon.net.

Go to www.clcboats.com for info on Chesapeake Light Craft's Skerry.

Laser Cut Parts

The layout on the left shows the shapes of the laser cut parts made from birch plywood.

They can be painted or stained and finished like mahogany Okoume which is used by Chesapeake Light Craft for making the full size Skerry parts.

They are in two sizes: 15" for 1/2" to 1' scale and 22.5" for 3/4" to 1' scale.

The kits include aluminum tubing masts and wooden dowels for booms and yards.

Half round rub rails are made from dowels planed down to make half rounds.

Prices are not yet established.

Call to discuss options and obtain early pricing advantages.

941 966-9179 - Email mthrasher@verizon.net

Stuart Knockabout 28 Half Models


Beautiful Stuart Knockabout 28s make wonderful subjects for half modelers

Lines of the 1932 L. Francis Herreshoff design from the ad shown below

The lines are used to create plank-on-frame models

Plank-on-frame made half model at .75" to 1' scale

Stuart Knockabout 28 half models by plank-on-frame methods.
This one is for W. O. Bell of Winston-Salem, SC.
He keeps his at Prouts Neck, Maine.

Check out the videos at Edey and Duff's web site for more photos of the Stuart Knockabout 28 and other boats.

The lines drawings are from an ad by Harding Sails. They make it possible to produce very accurate half models.

Over 60 Stuart Knockabouts have been made in fiberglass by Edey and Duff. There are a number of them now for sale on-line.

This ad by William Harding, E and D Stuart, Inc. provides the lines drawing for these models.

I enlarge the lines drawing to .5" or .75" to 1' scale for cutting profile, deck and frames. I mount the frames on the profile and cover them with the deck plan. This makes a very accurate frame which is planked with balsa or bass wood strips to assure a very accurate hull shape.

The hull shape is sanded with a long board to be sure that all the curves are fair. It is then filled with bondo glazing compound and many coats of primer to assure a very smooth finish.



The deck color for models based on real boat photos.
Click on this image to enlarge it, BACK to return

Click for a beautiful tribute to the beauty of the Stuart Knockabout 28.

These models have cockpit coamings that add more realism.

Other models that I offer

I offer IOD, Star and Etchells models and laser-cut and band sawn frames for many classes of boats.
My IOD and Vanja manuals are offered along with a CD-rom that includes two excellent model making books continues to be popular for $25 postpaid.

The Daniels and Tucker classic 3rd Edition from 1952 with a lot of information on yacht design has been the main attraction to model makers worldwide.

I have been getting about 1 order per month for the CD-Rom with the two manuals.

See my other web site at www.angelfire.com/fl4/mft

See videos of my models on YouTube.

Contact me at:

Milton Thrasher
mthrasher@verizon.net
4258 Hearthstone Drive
Sarasota, FL 34238
941 966-9179

This web site offers a well known sail boat class model boat kit for those with a yen to build one for themselves in many sizes.

Very accurately cut laser cut and band sawn frames guarantee that your model will be true to the designer's lines.

Study these models to see if you agree how beautiful they are.
Whether it will be your first or perhaps another one of many models
you have built, you will enjoy building one of these models.

Note that I no longer offer laser cut frames due to the high costs of laser cutting and the scarcity of flat high quality plywood!

IOD models with laser cut and band sawn frames and detailed instructions




Click for IOD's - The Big Little Class History.

Three IOD 36" model kits with laser cut and/or band sawn frames and parts

Three IOD 36" model kits with detailed instructions, laser cut or band sawn frames and parts are offered for plank-on-frame sailboat model makers. The detailed Daniels and Tucker 198 page manual entitled Model Sailing Craft is included and many step-by-step photos. Other IOD models as shown below remain available.

The photos of the frame layouts are those for cutting by lasers.
My laser cut and band sawn frames are made from the same shapes in 1/8" plywood.

1) Exact to-scale models display models with the same lines of the real boats. This approach is not intended for in water sailing. The cockpit area can be modified to match the IOD construction drawing shown below. The parts shown in the next layout are included with each kit.

Click on the pictures to enlarge them. Back to return.

2) Radio control models with 3" deeper keel than to scale. The deeper keel than to scale is necessary for stability.

The IOD 36" frames are set up as they will appear when mounted on a building board, ready for planking.
Click on the pictures to enlarge them. Back to return.

Other sizes available:
13", 18", 24", 30", 33.4", 36" to-scale, 36" r/c, 36" fin and bulb, 48".

Other sizes by special order.

To study the various parts that will be included with each kit, double click on the lower right corner of the above image to bring up an arrow box. That lets you click again for an even larger image. Click Back to return


3) Radio control models with fin keel and spade rudder replacing the full keel of the original design. Even more stability is provided by the deep fin keel to compete with other AMYA 36" Class conforming models.

See Victor Model Products and Star 45 Class web sites for a of fin and bulb keels.

The typical 36/600 model has plumb stem and stern with longer waterline and as much as 18 to 22 inch deep keels. Thus, the IOD 36" fin and bulb model will be at a disadvantage to these more modern models except in light air when its less whetted surface gives it a distinct advantage. Many clubs race various types within the 36/600 Class rules.

Click for earlier IOD 48" R/C Model Assembly Manual.
This web site is being updated to add IOD 36" documentation.

Click for AMYA 36/600 rules and contact information.

Click on the pictures to enlarge them. Back to return.

IOD 36" Kit Features

Call for prices.

Laser cut and band sawn frames and part alone are $150 per set plus shipping.

Planned parts for IOD 36" kits

* Laer cut or band sawn frames and parts
* 1/8" x 3/8" basswood strip planking
* Number 9 lead shot for r/c kit
* Deep fin and bulb keel for r/c kit
* Pre-cut aluminum mast and boom
* Stainless steel wire rigging
* Ripstop nylon sail material
* Wood display stand
* Class insignia and name plate
* CD-Rom with Daniels and Tucker "Model Sailing Craft"
and Thomas Houle's "Building and Racing Radio Controlled
Model Sailboats" that explain the building process.
* Easy to follow illustrated instructions and plans

* Parts will include:

  • Cuddy cabin bulkheads and coamings
  • Seats, cockpit floor,
  • Companionway hatch
  • Mast crane and stay strut
  • Aluminum mast and boom
  • Boom crotch
  • Foredeck grab rails
  • Tiller
Additional parts will be added as suggested by customers. Some being considered are mountings for radio control equipment, sails and possibly miniature Harken hardware.

Planking materials, lead shot for the r/c deep keel models, and fin and bulb keels for the may be provided by special order.
The many IOD model builders are being surveyed for their ideas as to what more should be included.

Click for IOD 36" and 48” Assembly Manual

This takes a moment or two to load due to its many pages.

This is a 30 page on-line manual originally written for finishing IOD
fiberglass models. It has lots of information not otherwise available.

Milton Thrasher
mthrasher@verizon.net
941 966-9179

IOD 36" profile overlaying construction drawing

The strictly to-scale model profile in red is overlays the construction drawing. It shows how the frames in the cockpit area will be modified so that modelers can finish that area like the real boats.

Double click on the lower right corner of the drawing to enlarge it for better viewing. Look for a small arrow box to click on for an even larger image.

Other International One-Design Model Yachts

Click YouTube for several of my videos about IOD models I offer.

This is the first IOD built by Bjarne Aas of Norway in 1936 for Cornelius Shields who started the IOD Class at Larchmont Yacht Club. I bought her in 1971 from the Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy and raced her from 1971 to 1976.

IOD 1 Aileen is shown as she is today after being rebuilt professionally by Bruce Dyson of Marblehead a few years ago. She is now owned by Tony Huston of Larchmont, NY. She was the fastest boat in the 2006 IOD World Championships rotations. Tony Huston won the 2006 IOD World's at Larchmont, NY and came in 3rd in the 2007 IOD World's at Nantucket.

Click Here for Wikipedia write-up about the IODs.

IOD 36" and 48" Ready-to-sail r/c models - $3500 plus S&H

This is the first IOD 48" that started the IOD fiberglass model production in 1996. Over 35 IOD 48" hulls have been distributed to those who finished them to their own specifications. I finished five for buyers who ordered them as presents for full scale IOD owners and crews.

Now, both IOD 36" and 48" ready-to-sail fiberglass models are available customized to your colors and sail numbers.

IOD half-model hulls are available in various sizes. The IOD 13.5" hulls on 9” x 16.5” hard wood plaques start at $350 ppd.

IOD 8.25" hulls on 12" x 16" walnut plaques with sails, spars, cuddy cabin, insignia and number and brass name plate are available for $550 ppd.

Several like this one were done for Nantucket IOD Fleet Association members.

IOD laser cut or band sawn frames for 3 sizes of r/c models - $150 per set plus S&H

This shows the IOD 36" band sawn frames for r/c sailing models with 3" deeper keel than to scale.

I also provide them at 33.4" for 1" to 1' scale and 48" with deeper keels for improved stability than to scale.

Other sizes can be provided as well as true-to-scale models and frames. A 66.10" at 2" per foot version is under consideration

Click on each photo for a larger image, BACK to return.

An IOD 48" Assembly Manual that was provided with fiberglass hulls and a CD-rom with an extensive set of instructions and photos from previous IOD builders are provided with each set of frames.

The CD-rom and assembly manual are both available for $25 ppd.

They include the IOD lines drawings and lists of sources for parts to
build vintage models. I also provide band sawn frames for other models in various sizes for $150 per set.

Many IOD manuals and plans have been sold to scratch builders especially in UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Contact me for a quote. 941 966-9179 Eastern Time. E-mail Milton Thrasher.

Laser cut frames for 13, 18, and 24" IOD models - $150 per set plus shipping.

Click on each photo for enlarged views - Click BACK to resume.
This 24" set of frames, center profile panel and cuddy cabin bulkheads true-to-scale. Full hulls or half-models can be made with these frames.

The center profile panel makes it very easy to set up the frames with matching slots in the profile. Planking can start immediately.

This 1OD 24" model was built from laser cut frames which are no longer offered. A laser cut deck with laser etched strip planking now available only by special order was provided with each size set of frames. The laser etched decks are now available only by special order.

IOD 13", 18" and 24" frames and parts sets - $150 each.

Click on the deck to enlarge, BACK to return.

IOD 48" band sawn frames for r/c models - $150 per set + S&H

Cockpit coamings, jumper strut, masthead crane and other parts are included with each set of frames.

Frames for the r/c models have 3" deeper keels than to scale for stability.

Slide show of an IOD 48" r/c model building process

One of the best examples of IOD model boat building is on-line!

Click for Malcolm Farrant's finished IOD 48" r/c model.

The full list of the work entailed is not included. But to give an idea each plank was cut down from Maple planks approx 10cms x 3cms to finish at 6mm by 3mm. All other timber except the rudder (Ash) was cut from Mahogany planks. The finished yacht had some 15 plus coats of paint and varnish hand applied then “Wet and Dry” sanded between coats. The keel is cast in lead weighing some 8.5 lbs. No, alas, I did not make the mast or the sails. I owe Ken Binks of K Bits (www.kbits.co.uk/) a big ‘thank you’ for his assistance with radio and other fittings. Malcolm Farrant has provided a large collection of photos showing how he planked his frames with .75mm x .30mm strips of maple that he cut on his planer. This is the best example of IOD 48" models built from scratch seen thus far. There are 9 IOD 48" plank-on-frame projects underway that we know about.

    IOD 48" Active Modeling Projects

    Note that I not longer offer laser cut frames and parts except the decks and that is by special order only. The costs of making laser cut parts became too expensive.

  1. Fraser Elder of Aukland, NZ
  2. Malcolm Farrant of UK. Finished - Click for his slideshow
  3. Eric Woll of Annapolis, MD
  4. Ray Kunert of Wetumpka, AL 334 202-9489
  5. Paul Oberender of Belden or Albuquerque, NM (I lost contact with him)
  6. Ray Durr of Ossning, NY. Finished - See photos of his work below
  7. & 8. Richard Long of Rochester, NY. (Building 2 at once)
Bill Bibeault was making an IOD 48" to be rigged as a schooner. Unfortunately,
I have lost contact with him after he said he was having heart problems.

    IOD 36" Active Modeling Projects
  1. Gordon W. Smith, Mooresville, NC - Display model to scale
  2. Mark Still, Devon, PA - RC model
  3. Milton Thrasher, Sarasota,FL - RC model
The IOD 36" models are an excellent choice for both r/c sailing and display as they are of a more easily handled size. The kit contents are being developed based on input from early builders.

Until we establish the full kit prices, I am offering the frames and parts for $150 per set. The laser cut and etched decks are $20 additional and only by special order. Shipping is dependent on destination and method.

IOD VM 50/800 Project Reactivated

Go to US Vintage Model Yacht Group for more details about this organization.

It is at http://pages.swcp.com/usvmyg/index.html.

This photo is of the pond in Central Park, New York City.

Also, got to http://www.modelyacht.org for the American Model Yacht Association's website.

Check out their classified ads for sails and parts.

Also, see http://iodmanual.angelfire.com for Mike Zellanack's vintage model parts and Ray Osmund's Goldspart aluminum masts.

IOD VM 50/800 project has been reactivated in addition to the IOD 36" fin and bulb kit model shown above.


It conforms to the Vintage Marblehead 50/800 Rules using the lines of the IOD 48” expanded and modified for a fin and bulb keel. The fin and bulb keel has less wetted surface compared to conventional VM 50/800s. It will have a decided advantage in light air. The lower center of gravity provides even more stability.

Fin and bulb keels are available from Victor Model Products of Downing, CA and the Star 45 Blog spot. See their web sites at https://secure.victor-model.com/Index.aspx and www.star-45.blogspot.com for the many choices that they show with their other kits.

Rip Tide design by Ted Houck. This is one of the most successful vintage Marbleheads.

The IOD style VM 50/800 has a keel comparable to that of the Rip Tide.

Models of kit boats from WoodenBoat, Midwest or Quarterdeck Model Catalogs!

I build solid models of boats sold by kit boat suppliers. I use the frames to control a wood carving tool that traces the frames and assures a very accurate solid wooden model.

This IOD 24" model shows what I can do with kit boat models.
I create a skeleton structure with frames and profiles
which I use to create pattern that is traced with a
"Copy Carver" router tool that traces 3d models to make
hard wood copies. These are then further refined by hand.
Very accurate final machine carved models result.

Hard wood copies of models can be made from many sources!

Select the model you like from the many suppliers then
contact me for an estimate for a machine carved half or whole model
up to 24" long! The frames can be enlarged or reduced to any scale with
a copier and then cut out in the size you want on a band saw.
The frames, either for half or both sides, are then mounted on a profile.

Ordering Procedure for finished models - specify the following:

Model Type/Class
Finish/Color Scheme:
Cove/Sheer Stripes colors if any:
Hull color:
Bottom color and Boot Top color:

Sails and rigs can be provided as needed for a fee. Backboards are cherry veneered plywood with black edges. Other veneers are available as needed for a fee. Engraved brass name plate: Up to 3 lines - $15.

Display stands available from $10 to $25.

Your name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: ! E-mail:
Call for cost of Shipping and Handling based on Zip code and method of shipping.

Prepay by check or money order for model, name plate and S&H total.

Mail to:

Milton Thrasher
4258 Hearthstone Drive
Sarasota, FL 34238
941 966-9179

IOD plank-on-frame model construction process

Attach frames at marks on the keelson with CA glue.

Attach them to cross beams with clothespins while planking so they can be adjusted.

Use planking pieces to assure alignment at various levels and directions before planking.

Install gunwale strips at the deck level to begin. Add planks starting at the deck down and from the keel up. 1/8" x 1/2" basswood is recommended.

Use Elmer's white glue on the frames and each edge.
Sight the centerlines for each station to get perfect alignment

Experienced builders choose IOD models for scratch building

They choose the IOD as one of the most aesthetically pleasing boats of all times.
To make the job significantly easier, order frames and part for 33.4", 36" and 48" loa. Other sizes are offered such as 39.3" = 1 meter or even larger.
The 33.4", 36" and 48" loa models have 3.5" deeper keels than to scale to be more stable for r/c racing.
One person has recently inquired about a 66" r/c model size set of frames.

For desk top models, exact to scale sets of frames are also available in any size. The 13", 18", and 24" frames with center profile panel and decks are currently available.

Join the Vintage Model Yachts Group for IODs

Join to keep up to date on IOD model yacht happenings. Click on
Vintage Model Group/International One-Design 48" for r/c model sailboats.

We expected groups to be interested in racing IOD models as a class. But, most are only interested in the aesthetics!

There must be at least 10 members to form an AMYA IOD Class. Please advise if you are interested in IOD One-Design Class Racing.
The IOD 36" model conforms to the proposed US Vintage Model Yacht Group 36" Class Rules.

Join the Yahoo IOD Model Yacht Group noted below to get updates frequently on our progress.

Two half-model plaques with sails and rigging were made for Nantucket IOD Fleet members to give as gifts to their crews.

See video links below for half-models in various sizes.

IOD models scratch built before laser cut frames

Click on the images to enlarge Jim Kiernan's photos. Back to return.

Basswood is the recommended planking material with Elmer's White Glue.

This IOD 48 #31 model was built for Martin Gibbs, a full scale IOD sailor at Fisher's Island, NY

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Contact:

Milton Thrasher
4258 Hearthstone Drive
Sarasota, FL 34238
941 966-9179
mthrasher@verizon.net

Additional Photos and Videos re: IOD and Other Models

More full scale IODs and IOD model photos are found by clicking on: Webshots.com

Videos of full scale IODs and IOD models can be found by clicking on: You Tube

The San Francisco IOD Fleet slide show video can be seen by clicking SF IOD Fleet.

Yahoo Group "IOD_Model_Yachts" has been created.

You can access it using the link below or from the Yahoo! Groups "My Groups" page.

Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IOD_Model_Yachts
Group email: IOD_Model_Yachts@yahoogroups.com

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Models and Other Items Available


Wanderer 30 and Baltic 38 DP were recently delivered.
They were customized in colors of the owners' boats as a gifts.
Click on the photos for larger images.

My inventory of as-is half models is for sale

Click for my 7-22-8 inventory of as-is half models: Inventory.

I list my 62 models on-hand listed with prices and type of finish for each.

These models are moving fast. Get them while they are still available.


This photo shows the quality of these polyurethane model boats.

Ask for detailed photos of those models that you are interested in.
Other model makers may buy the whole lot at a discount.

The 5 Ensign Class at the left are available as a group for $350.

I have 5 Ensigns, Shields, Beneteau 42 3/8" scale, C&C 38 Mk II, 3 Catalina 34, many Stars, several Etchells 22, several Solings,2 11 Metre, J 80s, Corel 45, Tripp 40, NY 36, Ranger J-Class in 13" and 24", 4 Santa Cruze 70s and 10 power boats. They are 1/2" to 1' scale in most cases. Contact me for photos and prices.

Other photos are at miltonthrasher.angelfire.com

I am making a Stuart Knockabout 28 by first making a plank-on-frame half model balsa wood pattern and then making a hard wooden copy.

Check out my models shown by videos on YouTube.

Check out my models shown by videos on YouTube.

Click for my new website for my liquidation sale of molded half models.

Build a Pearson 35 half model with the bread and butter method

Click on Pearson 35 to see the step by step method a young lady used to make a half model of a Pearson 35 called the bread and butter method.

Recent Shipments to Customers

This Beneteau 42 and Catalina 28 Mk II were recently delivered. Four Beneteau 42s were delivered to the American Yacht Club in Rye, NY.

Photos of the American Yacht Club and other model rooms can be seen by clicking on miltonthrasher.angelfire.com and clicking links at the top of that web site.

The Catalina 28 was ordered by Richard Silva of South Dartmouth, MA with the waterline marked as shown in a video on YouTube and my other web site.

I am now selling off the molded half models that I have on hand while they last.

Many buy them as gifts or as trophies. Some clubs buy my models for decorations to show the boats of their flag officers.

Custom made models and shadow boxes are provided for holding flags, medallions and memorabilia.

Star, Etchells 22, IOD and other models, half-models and band sawn frames

International Star Class models

I built Star 3909 in 1957 and raced on Lake Hopatcong, NJ and Long Island Sound. I have owned 3 other Stars which are great sailing boats. I now offer band sawn frames and parts for the AMYA Star 45 Class and other size models of the Star, Etchells 22, IOD and Dragon. Star models are the easiest to build due to their flat sides and small arc bottom.


Ready-to-sail 45" radio controlled models - $3,500 + S&H
Band sawn frames and parts for 45" radio controlled models - $150 per set + S&H
Hand carved half-models 13 1/2" loa on 9" x 16.5" wood plaque - $149 + S&H

They are perfect for trophies and gifts for crews and committee members.

Contact mthrasher@verizon.net - www.angelfire.com/fl4/mft & 941 966-9179

Star Class 45 and other size band sawn frames now available

The frame layouts can be enlarged or reduced for any size Star model you wish. These are for Star 45s or other sizes of Star Class models.

It is recommended that new builders start with the Star 45 before other models with wine glass sections such as the IOD or Marblehead 50/800s. They have hollow garboards which are somewhat more difficult to plank.

Balsa or basswood planking covered with thin fiberglass is the recommended method to build these fine models.

Fiberglass hulls are available from me for $1000 for those who want to get a head start for racing competition.

Click HERE for a YouTube video on how to build a Star 45 Class r/c model using laser cut frames to star.

Contact me for a quote on band sawn frame kits. 941 966-9179. mthrasher@verizon.net

Etchells 22 R/C 36", 45" and 60" Models and Half-models

The Etchells 22 was described by Dennis Conner as the world's best class. The list of past champions who are America's Cup skippers that race them include Dennis Connor, John Bertrand, Russell Coutts, and Ken Read. Skip Etchells was a former U.S. Navy and Sparkman and Stephens designer. He designed her as a possible Olympic keelboat class in a competition held in Switzerland by an international body. Although the officials spurned his faster sloop in favor of the smaller Soling, the trials generated interest and Etchells began building the first of his 12 boats. Today, there are more than 50 fleets spanning the Earth. A strict one-design association controls class rules and 696 boats are currently registered worldwide.

Having heard that the committee preferred the Soling, I contemplated entering the competition which Skip Etchells entered with his Etchells 22. My plan was to extend the lines of the Soling to 30' which the rules allowed. Skip advised that the Soling had already been picked and not to bother! That was good advice.

Click for Etchells Class office in San Diego, CA.

Etchells 22 36" and 45" radio controlled models - $3500 + S&H
Etchells 22 half-models 1:24 Scale on cherry hard wood plaques - $349.
Etchells 22 band sawn frames and parts for 60" radio controlled models - $165 + S&H.
Etchells 22 band sawn frames for 36" and 45" radio controlled models - $150 + S&H
Etchells 22 band sawn cut frames for 22.25" desktop models - $75 + S&H.
Request a quote for other sizes.

The Etchells 22 lines are available from the Class Rules web pages.

Models, half-models, band sawn frames and r/c models are available.
I also offer half-models mounted on plaques, with or without sails.
See my IOD half-model plaques that I made for the Nantucket IOD Fleet.
The r/c model keels are deeper than to scale for stability when racing.

Contact me for a quote: Milton Thrasher - 941 966-9179

Other web pages for model yacht builders

IOD Model Yachts
IOD 48" Class History
Other Model Yachts
There is an MSN Group for Vintage Model Yacht International One-Design 48"
See www.yahoo.com/groups - IOD_Model_Yachts
See www.YouTube.com - Search for IOD models

IOD Documentation CD-Rom Included With Band Swan Frames

The CD-Rom and the IOD 48" Assembly Manual are available separately for $25.


Daniels and Tucker Model Yacht Building 278 page book for preface, Jim Longworth's files with Delta Class hardware diagrams, IOD construction details, Jim Kiernan's photos, Model Boating scans, instructions file, Tom Houles book - "Building and Racing Model Sailboats", how to cover with fiberglass by Jim Ryan, IOD lines drawings and sail plans, more IOD photos, Great Basin parts order, jib and main Sail diagrams, mast jack and rigging, SailEtc mast jack and rigging, goose neck fitting, jib and main .pdf's, Ghost Class .zip file, Model Boat Show Photos from Feb 2-3, 2007, IOD photo collection, laser cut frames photo collection, Todd Dunn's Corel Draw .cdr and .jpg files of his models and lines drawing.

The 74" Vanja A Class R/C Model Yacht plans include in an article that appeared in the Popular Mechanics Magazine in 1936 are now available. Vanja Model Yachts web site.

Yachting Videos and Websites

| Yahoo Groups|
| My photos on Webshots | IOD 48" Model Yachts| More IOD Photos |

| IODs on SF Bay | More IOD photos|

|Irwin Owners| CNN| WND |Google|
|Angelfire|Drudge

1970 Irwin 23 #24 "Classy Lady" at Sarasota, FL

The Classy Lady is the modified Irwin 23 #24 built in 1970 kept at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on a trailer for day sailing. In the winter months, we will be sailing with the Siesta Key Sailing Club. Click to see the Siesta Key Sailing Club website.

It has an extended mast, fixed fin keel in place of the centerboard, and other enhancements for day sailing in lieu of cruising.

We sail most Wednesdays in the cooler weather after launching from the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's hoist by 11:00 a.m. and go for lunch at one of the many spots around Sarasota Bay. The shore breeze usually fills in by 1:20 each day giving us a 10 to 12 knot breeze of easy sailing with a crew of 3 to 4 and sometimes 5.

Circumnavigation of Lido Key is often attempted when the wind direction is good. We are usually off the water by 3:30 with boat put away by 4:30.

Those interested in joining us for a Wednesday sail should call me for details. The oversized spinnaker with Star mainsail and #2 Genoa are a powerful combination. The Star sail adds 18% more area. Call 941 966-9179 to join us for a sail.

Starting February 2008 we began sailing with the Siesta Key Sailing Club in some of their races. We have been assigned a temporary handicap of 18 minutes.

The official SKSC web site is at http://www.geocities.com/charliekilbourne/ that shows the fleet and program. SKSC does reverse handicap racing on 4 days per week in the first two weeks of November, December, February and April each year. The handicaps are based on performance, not theoretical speeds based on measurements. The starts are at 1:30 p.m. with reverse handicaps so that all should finish about the same time. They usually finish before 3 p.m.

An additional SKSC website for News and Regatta Information is at http://siestakeysailing.angelfire.com. It has a lot of photographs of the SKSC Fleet.

Wanted: Information on where to buy a Japanese plastic auxiliary sailboat model.

Please click for information on a Japanese model auxiliary sailboat that I want to buy.

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