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Vickers RC Sailing

Producer of the V11 Competition International One Metre Design by Ian Vickers.

Our workshop opened in 2014 with the V8 IOM. Since then we have produced hundreds of hand crafted IOM yachts in the Vickers design range. Yachts that have helped IOM competitors around the world achieve their potential and exceed expectations in competition.

We are currently offering the V11, the innovative design that finished 3rd at the 2019 World Championships in Port Alegre, Brazil.

When our clients return, they know they are tapping in to smart, competitive technology in IOM design and build. Stiff, Lightweight boats, that are Easily Assembled, Fast and Forgiving to sail. Join the fun!

Improve your results at the club and the regatta, with the fast and forgiving V11 from Vickers RC Sailing

Set Up and Sail

The V11 detailing is simple but effective. In conjunction with the V11 Set Up Guide, assembly is straight forward, and vital tuning information assists you to quickly understand and master your V11's potential

Vickers RC Sailing build processes are well refined and thought out.

Our boats are light, stiff and clever,  keeping to a simple and effective philosophy around detailing

The V11 design is a hull, foils and bulb package to compliment the full range of conditions experienced in RC Sailing. The hull design has full volume forward and features the familiar chines and tumblehome of the modern IOM for reduced weight and windage, as well as good tracking characteristics. The V11 features our peaked style foredeck for efficient water shedding when buried downwind and a geometrically strong shape for the forestay and mast ram areas.

Foils are slippery and strategically positioned with the rig to balance the yacht. The V11s forgiving balance through the wind range, allows the skipper to focus on the race at hand, and not rely on micro steering to maintain a consistent VMG.

The rig sits solid on its deck stepped mast step, complimented at deck level with an encapsulating mast gate arrangement over the mast ram. The rudder tube is rigidly supported inside the moulded servo tray. 

Hull construction is from E-Glass Fibreglass Cloth and High Grade Epoxy Resin.

The foils are Carbon Fibre Layup with High Grade Epoxy Resin.

Paint system is a 2 pot Urethane and the boat is thoroughly post cured before finishing.

The V11 Features-

Plastic main hatch access. 

Ready to accept RMG Winch and Standard sized Rudder Servo

Bow Bumper attached.

Hardware is Bantock including an adjustable mast ram, adjustable mainsheet post and tiller arm.

All necessary fittings attached for standing and running rigging.

The V11 comes out of our workshop in Beach Haven, Auckland New Zealand and is ready to accept rigs and electrics.

We also make sails that can be added to the order, or ordered separately.

So hit the enquiry button to discuss delivery times and options.

We are ready to help.

Essential to success in sailing comes down to the  Rig and how it is set up and tuned. The V11 comes with a Set Up Guide that covers all the expert information needed to set up like the guns. It specifies the hardware, construction and tuning information to get your rig and sails set up and sailing near optimum straight off the bat, so you can enjoy your racing and punch above your weight.

Include Sets of sails from Vickers RC Sailing and enhance the experience.

Vickers Rc Sailing is back taking orders again for the V11

We look forward to hearing from you 

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This is a complete rig kit for the IOM. The kit features Variant Marine Hardware and is suitable for A,B,C rigs The kit includes Mast, Gooseneck, Variant "A" profile Main and Jib Boom kits with all fittings, Backstay hook, Backstay crane, Mast head plug, Head board wire, bowsie 6pack, Stainless steel rigging wire, Spectra sheet line A pair of variant rigging Screws, Spreader kit, jib head stay hook, Jib Counter Balance. The kit is composed of the following components: 1 - 11mm dia 2500mm long Clear anodized Aluminum mast 1 - VM005 Variant Marine Main Boom Kit 1 - VM004 Variant Marine Jib Boom Kit without Jib Swivel 1 - VM001 Variant Marine Gooseneck Pack for 11mm Mast 1 - VM023 Variant Marine Head Board Wire 1 - VM013 Variant Marine Mast Head Plug 1 - VM007 Variant Marine Rigging Screw M3x20 set 1 - VM032 Variant Marine Jib Counter Balance 1 - VM019 Variant Marine Spreader Kit 1 - VM017 Variant Marine Jib Head Stay Hook 1 - VM021 Variant Marine Backstay Crane 1- VM011 Variant Marine Backstay Hook 1 - VM009 Variant Marine Bowsie 6 pack 1 - RW100 Stainless Steel Rigging wire for Varinat Spreader Kit. 1 - SSL100 10 meters Spectra sheet line

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Posted by Daryl USA567 on 14th Mar 2014

Great product, well engineered parts, but the kit does not come with any instructions of description of what parts are for. Add a rigging guide or descriptions and it is a 5

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Nighthawk IOM kitset for Cost Effective Competitive Racing

Karl Stachel is no mug when it comes to competitive IOM racing and he also has some talent with boat building.

Nighthawk  proved to be up with the pace when it finished 9th in a NZ Ranking regatta held recently at Gulf harbour

The IOM class was intended to result in boats “capable of being built by non-expert builders, either from a kit or from scratch, or inexpensively by a commercial builder, without being at a disadvantage in terms of performance when compared to yachts built using an unlimited amount of time and other resources.”

This Nighthawk design is the outcome of a long project to meet this goal.

The key to simple construction is to build the hull out of plywood panels. It is available here as a full kitset which includes all the laser-cut ply for the hull, deck and interior, plus all the other fittings which are permanently attached (eyebolts, mast-post etc).

The hull and foredeck are 1.2mm birch ply which has water-proof glue and a high-quality finish. All other parts are 1.8mm hoop pine.

A typical labour time is 20-30 hours, with the total time quite a bit longer waiting for epoxy to set.

You will need to buy some readily available materials like epoxy, varnish, sandpaper etc. To go sailing you will also need all the electrics, running and fixed rigging, appendages, rig & sails.

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Note that there is also a ‘with appendages’ version which includes the fin and rudder + rudder arm and has the fincase and bulb already made to fit the fin, and the bulb at the right weight.

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Dragon Sailing North America is the authorized USA Factory for the ALIOTH International One Metre. This is a cutting edge International One Metre hull  and print design by top sailor Juan Egea from Spain at RC Sailing Labs. The ALIOTH design incorporates the latest cutting edge features of many top end International one meter classes including, balanced hull, hard chine, great forward buoyancy, among many other features! Juan's print design ensures that the licensed ALIOTH 3D print will be the proper width, quality, and rules compliant boat that you can enjoy for years to come! Our print is also structurally reinforced in several key areas not found in lower quality 3DP designs. DSNA uses PLA Tough Pro Filament for our prints to strive for  maximum durability and resistance to high temperatures. Our experience printing the hulls sections and sharing quality control information directly with other "Factories" and the designer, ensures a quality product for our skippers! Please note ,we require 5 business days to print a kit (7 Color Choices)  and internals (7 Color choices) . Each ALIOTH Lisenced Boat Kit Includes:

Paid License for the ALIOTH IOM 2023 Version 3!

3D printed Boat Hull sections (printed at 1.2mm width) Currently 3 sections (Unfinished, Unsanded, Uncut) 

Internal 3D Printed Parts printed at 100% infill to comply with IOM Class Rules to accomodate deck hardware and internal rigging nuts & screws

RC Sailing Labs Pot and screw on top 

Discounted Packages for DSNA  IOM Electronics / Batteries!

Alioth Licensed owners have full access to the forum at https://aliothiom.com for resources, and guides on building, finishing and coating the hull sections, rigging the boat, and getting a competitive IOM on the water racing! 

Please keep in mind however 3D printed boats will not hold up under long periods in high heat, especially darker colors!  When not on the water make sure to store under cover, and out of the sun! Our design can accomodate several different types of servos & winches, but we recommend our ALIOTH Electronics Package Which includes our multi-voltage/ digital/ coreless, SW22 Sail Winch (w/ 40mm Drum) & DFGMD1 Micro Servo, which help reduce overall weight.  These servos are both super high torque, high quality , and battle tested for the IOM class. We also offer complete deck and internal hardware kits as an add on option. Currently, complete keel fin, rudder fin  and Ballast must be sourced separately directly from RC Sailing Labs.   Other fins and bulbs can be fitted to the boat kit with printed adapters available on request. We also have lightweight, reliable LiPo & Life Batteries, chargers available .  Rigs and sails can be sourced worldwide from many different dealers, currently DSNA does not carry these item or build boats turnkey! In an era of radio sailing when high end competeitive boats can take years to get on the water, the ALIOTH IOM is a fantastic, low cost alternative to enter the international level  of high end radio sailing!

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Pack contains spars, rigging and fittings sufficient to make one A rig . Full Overview bottom of page.

5% discount when ordered with a B and C rig kit.

Product code. IOM-RIGKIT-A

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• Ball raced gooseneck + £24.75
• Metal body gooseneck + £5.50
• Ball raced headsail swivel - 120-100 or 120-110 or 120D + £15.25
• 31S rigging screws for SAILSetc boat + £5.00
• Mast drilled with limit marks applied + £15.75
• Black boom spars + £2.50
• FINGER PATCHES + £11.50
• TELL TALES ON JIB + £2.75

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The standard rig pack contents.

Pack contains spars, rigging and fittings sufficient to make one A rig with the following features: General features: •    comprehensive plan and step by step instructions •    anodised mast material - 7075 T6 grade - natural (silver) or black •    mast or no mast as chosen •    anodised, stainless steel and/or nickel plated fittings as appropriate •    headsail boom counterbalance weight •    gooseneck/kickingstrap unit is simple to fit to mast •    faired, clip on spreaders  •    flexible 7 strand rigging wire for standing rigging •    Dyneema rigging cord for running rigging •    self locking rigging screws, fastenings and terminations

The better boat suppliers provide rigging plans specific to their designs. Always use the dimensions in those in preference to the dimensions given in our rig plans. Then the rig tuning instructions given by the boat's designer will be relevant to the rigs you have built.

If you require the kicking strap to be extended so that it is easier to operate on boats where the gooseneck is sunk low in the boat, please choose the 'kicking strap extended' option.

Consider having the mast cut into two pieces and supplied with a joint piece to reduce the cost of packing and carriage significantly. Alternatively, consider having additional mast tubes sent for the same packing and carriage charge for use as spares or for friends.

You will need the following materials to supplement the pack; cyano glue, tape for limit  marks (measurement bands).

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Make assembly of rig and boom kits easier by using the drill blocks (to aid drilling holes in the correct place and attitude) and boom fitting assembly block (to add fittings at correct attitude). See DB-BOOM , DB-MAST-110 and BFAB .

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The Nimbus Mk3 design is a good introduction to the 1 Metre Class (IOM), can hold its own with most other designs and has proved very popular for home building in timber.

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• Length: 990mm
• Width 190mm
• Featured in: MMI February 2005 (Article included with Plan and Short Kit)

Full Description

The two sheet plans give hull lines revised and updated (Feb 05) and all the internal construction. The second sheet gives lots of sail mast and rig details. Designed by Graham Bantock.

T he rise in general popularity of the IOM class of R/C sailboat since its conception has been quite remarkable, with more and more model boat enthusiasts enjoying building and sailing them at all levels of enjoyment. Whilst increasing numbers of the top-level boats are offered as part or completely built hulls by a number of outlets worldwide, there remains a strong demand for straightforward to build and sail designs for the newcomer, which will provide a guide as to best timber build practice and thus keep the entry-level cost to a minimum.

Useful Link: https://www.mya-uk.org.uk/kb/international-one-metre/

What’s in a Laser or CNC Cut Wood Pack?  – A CNC or laser cut wood pack contains most, if not all, of the intricately shaped parts shown on the plan, which would be difficult or time-consuming to cut out by hand. It does not contain any sheet or strip wood, which you will need to buy separately. Alternatively, you can purchase an Additional Wood Pack, if available. Our Laser or CNC Cut Wood Packs only contain balsa, ply and lite ply and do not include other materials that may be required to complete the model, such as hardwoods, metals and GRP sheets.

What’s in a Short Kit?  – A short kit usually contains, where available, the plan, the laser/CNC cut wood pack, additional wood pack, canopy, cowl or any other available Glass Fibre or plastic moulded items.

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A short kit usually contains, where available, the plan, the laser/CNC cut wood pack, additional wood pack, canopy, cowl or any other available Glass Fibre or plastic moulded items.

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PRINT AT HOME AN IOM SAILING YACHT

And sail for less than half the price..

ALIOTH is an International One Metre class design optimized to be manufactured using 3D printing technology.

FOR HOME 3D PRINTERS

For FFF/FDM printers with a minimum print volume of 210 x 210 x 250 mm, and 0.4 nozzle.

EASY ASSEMBLY

FAST MODERN DESIGN

The design team worked exhaustively in achieving modern, functional and harmonic shapes.

WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE?

Ficheros STL   del casco, de los refuerzos internos y de las plataformas de los equipos RC.

G-CODE files for PLA/PLA+ material, generated with a extensively tested slicer setting.

General 3D printing and assembly instructions .

You will also have access to the Alioth community on Facebook.

Special price, 3d printing technology is constantly becoming more useful and we are offering this special price as a one-time launching offer., take advantage of this amazing deal before it is too late.

33.00  €

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE ALIOTH COMMUNITY?

We use this group to help alioth users during the printing and assembling processes..

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Is the hull designed to be printed in vase mode.

Yes. Vase mode guarantees good layer adhesion and the best surface quality, and it reduces a lot the printing time.

What material do you recommend to print the Alioth files?

We recommend PLA+ or PLA.

PLA is stiff, has low shrinkage and is easy to print. The disadvantage is a low glass transition temperature.

Darker colours warp on direct sunlight as the temperature of the surface builds up fast. To avoid this, use bright clear colours.

Don’t leave printed parts in a car on hot summer days, as the temperature can easily rise above 50°C.

What sailwinch servos can I use?

Files include three different servo trays for:

• Standard size (40×20 mm) sailwinch servos, like Turnigy 6114.
• S100 sailwinch.
• RMG and ARS808 sailwinch servos.

What other parts do I need to complete my Alioth boat?

Hull fittings kit (available in our online store).

Rudder and keel (SailingLAB carbon rudder and keel are available in our online store).

Radio controlled equipment.

Rigs (mast, booms, sails, etc).

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54 years of Nylet racing yacht kits. Nylet 'THETIS' IOM racing yacht available as kits, with various options.

'THETIS' (Greek goddess of water) a new design in 2013 and having been on trials a season prior. The design performs well and is a very stable yacht which points well and is also fast on the run. She handles well in most conditions encountered and can maintain position with her top rig until wind conditions really stiffen. When beating barely noticable weather helm is an aid to maintenance of a steady course. Hands off sailing shows her stable nature and she points closely. The hull shape pays dividends in the way she is quick to accelerate from a stand.

• Available as a full kit with rig/s, all fittings, c.f. fin set, lead ballast, etc.
• Available in semi-kit form (no rig, no ballast).
• Full kits with rigs/s to your choice.
• Rig kits include all mast fittings.
• Deck fittings supplied with semi-kits & also full kits.
• Racing scrim Nylet sails as standard with full kits.
• Fully illustrated instructions to aid building.

FEATURES - quality moulded white GRP hull ready trimmed to deck level, white GRP deck which is ready trimmed to act as a template for hull shape, HD carbon-fibre fin & rudder and ready made keel fin/mast box. Rig kits include Nylet scrim racing sails, and a comprehensive deck fittings pack is supplied. Semi-kits (without rig or lead ballast) are available, see price list. Kit options can be found in the price list in section J. GRP hulls are moulded in white. Racing sails in recing scrim are made to order with corner 'patches' to the colour of your choice (see our range of Poly colours). Kits come with a fully illustrated stage by stage guide to building (normally sent as a pdf file). DIMENSIONS. LOA (Length) 1 metre apx. beam 228mm. Building work to be done, and recommended tools: fin box and rudder post to be built in, and timber inwales and cross beams to accept deck, radio/winch platform to be constructed and fitted prior to fitting deck. You will need either a bench or a workmate, a small hobby vice, a hand drill or electronic drill, drill bits between 1mm and 2mm, a small hand file, a junior metal saw, small clamps suitable for use on glassfibre parts, and various glues and adhesives, epoxy etc (see building guide). Please note that we only have a very small quantity remaining, hulls are white and decks a light powder blue. Yacht kits must be collected, we are unable to pack for despatch (we have no stock remaining of boxes).

Go to our price list (section J) for full options

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Hi Frank, thank you, the order has arrived safely and is indeed impressive! Very well packed, plenty of bubble wrap! I shall build it carefully. In due course I will send some pics on the Lagoon.

Hi, took her to my lake, MAGIC! Sailed like a dream, Club members green with envy.

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What is IOM Sailing? * A Perfect Blend of Skill, Precision and Sailing Strategy. * The International One Metre (IOM) class represents the pinnacle of RC sailing in 38 countries worldwide, demanding precision, tactical skill, and technological expertise. Governed by the International One Metre International Class Association (IOMICA), this class adheres to strict specifications and "open box" rules, ensuring fair and competitive racing on the highest levels. IOMICA facilitates international competitions, fostering a global community where seasoned sailors challenge their skills and innovate in sailboat design and strategy to win most prestigious IOM events worldwide.

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Every two years, the International One Metre (IOM) class of radio controlled yacht invite the best radio control sailors from around the globe to compete for World Championship glory. In October 2024, the eyes of the radio sailing community turn to Queensland, Australia as the harbour city of Gladstone prepares to host this prestigious international event.

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A welcome from the IOM ICA Executive Committee

It is my honour as one of the youngest IOMICA Executive members to address you on behalf of our newly elected Executive Committee. Like you, my passion and commitment for this brilliant global class have only strengthened with my growing participation. It is fitting having this address come from one of our youngest members, as more than 50% of our electorate is new to the Executive Board. So, to initiate this address, I would simply like to start by pausing to thank each and every one of you. Thank you for your support and participation in a radio sailing class that has origins dating back to 1958. What an accomplishment! This lengthy tradition  has produced some amazing sailboat designs and memorable events year after year. The shared passion for IOM has generated a  global camaraderie  that unites us all. Recognizing this, we would like to acknowledge some remarkable individuals for their stalwart commitment and personal sacrifice in promoting our IOM Class and the infrastructure behind it.

We must congratulate Mr. Fred Rocha for his eight years of service as the IOM ICA Chairman and acknowledge everything he accomplished. His perpetual enthusiasm   and  inclusivity  are traits that have greatly benefitted our class. He aspired to improve both our internal and external communication, promote the development of our class in new territories, and openly embrace new concepts and ideas. Fred was very generous with his time and support of all our organizational requirements, and worked tirelessly in this pursuit. Congratulations also need to be extended to our newly elected IOM ICA Chairman, Mr. Olivier Cohen. Additional changes in the Executive resulted in the position VC – Technical is going from Mr. Jeff Byerley to Mr. Robert Grubiša, VC – InfoComms passes from Mr. Pedro Egea to Josip Marasović, and the position of Treasurer formally transferring from Mr. David Turton to Mr. Sean Wallis. Pedro Egea deserves special recognition, as he’s tirelessly served our group with IT and “common sense” support for now eleven years — you are a genuine rockstar!! VC Measurement position is vacant, but we wanted also to congratulate Mr. Lawrie Neish, a true veteran who was helping us for around 11 years!! Gentlemen, you all deserve our heartfelt thanks for your service, and be assured we will raise a glass on your behalf.

As COVID continues to be a present challenge for all of us, I’d like to conclude this greeting with a note of  enthusiasm .  Always remember why the IOM Class is held in such high esteem in so many different countries,  surviving the test of time!  No matter how technologically advanced and exceptional IOM sailboats become in future, we will always rely on an overwhelming and continued desire to explore all facets and possibilities to improve performance and everyone’s experience in the end.  We need to continue to push our limits in all sectors of this class, and convey that information in an  open  and  democratic  fashion. This voice needs to be expressed beyond just our annual vote, but vocalized at every race, regatta, start, and buoy rounding, and literally every metre moving forward. Whether you are sailing at a top international regatta or having a twilight club race with friends, you are all part of this active global  IOM family . We are all facing challenges and uncertainty in our daily lives, but we do not have to question our passion and commitment to IOM. Through your individual activities and support, each of you is responsible for helping make this class what it is now and will ultimately become. Our growth and transformation evolve only when you  participate ,  experiment , and continue to  explore , so your engagement is crucial to our success in the future. We look forward to seeing you at future regattas, active in our forums and chats, social media and in photos. The year 2021 is at the very end, but we are just getting started, so let us all continue our story  together .

– Josip Marasović, new VC InfoComms

The IOMICA Technical Sub Committee is dedicated to maintaining the technical integrity of the International One Metre model yacht in the best interests of IOM class owners world-wide.

The IOMICA Events Sub Committee is a committed group of international IOM sailors, who are dedicated in bringing you the very best of IOM championships.

The IOMICA InfoComms Sub Committee takes care of the IOMICA website and the forum.

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The International One Metre boats are light, responsive and fun to sail. The class rule is ‘closed’ and many aspects of design, materials and construction are restricted in an attempt to promote close competition. However the rule is designed to allow the DIY enthusiast some freedom to construct an inexpensive and competitive boat. The important speed related criteria of length, draught, displacement and sail plan are limited to a maximum of 1000mm, 420mm, 4kg and 3 prescribed rigs. Please Note: These plans are printed to order and take approximately 7 days for us to obtain.

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After testing various boat designs, Darren Abdilla was inspired to create a club-winning IOM boat, leveraging years of accumulated knowledge and research.

The IOM Malteser project, initiated in Malta by Darren Abdilla (MLT 25), saw its first model designed by Mark Dicks from the UK and manufactured by MX Components in Thailand.

The new IOM Malteser2X is the successor to the original Malteser, crafted to compete with the latest IOM designs.

"Our aim is to produce a winning design at an affordable price and offer this boat in various configurations."

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Paul Barton

I'm a member of a thriving RC sailing group at Whitefriars SC in the Cotswolds. We have a fleet of 15 IOMs that race every Tuesday during the year as well as a similar sized fleet of DF95 that race on a Monday.

3d Printed IOM

Five years ago I came to RC sailing from sailing full size yachts and regret that I didn’t try it 20 years earlier. I started out with a 25 year old IOM, built by Squire Kay, that was well past its best and really not a good start. I then bought a second hand IOM by Barry Chisam, an ASBO, which I used to learn how to sail. I then bought a new Sedici, an Italian boat with an impressive pedigree. I had to wait around 14 months which was less than ideal.

My primary goal is to bring an affordable, modern design, IOM to the market with rapid delivery for self assembly and finishing.

As an engineer, I’ve always been interested in innovations and became aware of the potential for 3D printing around 12 years ago. Around 3 years ago I began to explore the idea of using it to print IOM boats. I was fortunate to be in a position to place a order for a Sedici but had to wait 14 months for delivery. From the placing of an order with the large, prominent manufacturers, it can take anywhere from 4 months to over 2 years to get the boat into the hands of the owner and the costs can easily spiral towards and in some cases way beyond £3000

Using 3D printing, I believe, it is quite possible to shorten the order/build process to just a few weeks and get many more IOM yachts into the hands of skippers at price that is much more reasonable.

If you want to look at the whole subject the best site to start with is https://3dprintedradioyachts.com/. There are even some free designs there for you to print yourself.I spent many hour on the site and cannot commend the author highly enough.

Having looked at several designs for 3d printing I printed a few for testing and while they might be wonderful designs they all had flaws. Some were:

• awkward to assemble
• took a long time to finish
• needed glass cloth reinforcement

Eventually I settled on the Alioth IOM design from Juan Egea. Juan is a very experienced IOM sailor and has done well on the world stage. His Alioth Design, in its second iteration, is a good performer in all conditions and has the results to back it up.

The Alioth may look familiar but the painstaking work Juan has done to produce a strong and light hull is what marks it out. It is printed in a continuous spiral which is capable of producing an outstanding surface finish which really needs very little finishing. We know of several boats that have been printed and put on the water without any surface treatment. The innovative thing about the design is the way Juan has kept the weight out of the fore and aft ends and the strength in the centre.

For the moment the best way to contact me is to use the contact form on this website.

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We are working on several fin designs. Parallel, tapered and wine glass forms. All use the same head fitting and will be available very shortly. As fins are critical to the performance of any boat we are now supplying Dave Creed fins and rudders as an option.

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The  Ellipsis… IOM represents a different approach to what is now “conventional chine” boats,

The truth is chines do not do what designers say they do. They do not “grip” the water or generate lift, or  stop the boat going sideways in any way.

The main application of a chine on modern IOM’s is to easily allow a boat to have tumble home aft by separating the topside shape from the bottom shape. This aft tumblehome In combination with much fuller bow sections, reduces the “in out wedges” of a hull which stops the hull from trimming bow down when heeled. This hull “balance” , allows the hull when heeled to sail in a straight line rather than curve to windward and allows the foils to stay at an optimum angle of a attack without further skewing the hull. This makes the boat easier to sail and reduces drag. 

Other effects of the chine are the ability of a designer to make the stern sections flatter than they otherwise would be and gives the hull a volume bump just above the waterline increasing initial form stability and at the bow increasing acceleration. The chine may also allow a cleaner separation of the water flow aft at speed, but this is debatable.

The Ellipsis… approach is to remove the chine completely but to retain the volume distribution and excellent hull balance of a chine boat. This produces a much simpler and easier to produce hull in both glass and wood. The Ellipsis… is very well balanced upwind and can be trimmed to give a negative feel right though the useful range of heel angles. When running the Ellipsis’s full bow gives the boat excellent nosediving prevention ability and exceptional acceleration in gusts.

The Ellipsis… being narrower on the waterline and has less immersed hull surface than many chine boats. The deck is slightly wider allowing a wider stay base and better rig control.  The flat deck with a raised “bubble” section allows the jib foot to be very low in the boat.

The Ellipsis… is also unlike many chine boats, and very pretty boat .

Assembled Boats:

Assembled Ellipsis IOMs, ready to rig and fit radio are now available from ARS Composite Freelancer in Thailand. 

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