Our friend 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 by individuals and in classes at the WoodenBoat School and Pequot Yacht Club on Long Island Sound. At Pequot, they have been racing the boats twice weekly for years. Don't miss the videos of the Independence models in action!
 
Whether you want to join or create a group to race together or 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. 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 Independence 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 our full-size boat kits.
 
We offer a complete set of plans and manuals for the home builder. Alternatively, we offer a CNC-cut wood parts kit, which includes pre-cut and drilled Okoume marine plywood, timber parts, and the instruction manual. The kit includes a supply list listing the additional hardware, radio, and materials needed to make it a functional RC boat. (See that list here.)  The kit does not include the lead keel, hardware, sail, or R/C equipment (see link below).