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Gaff Rigged Cutter 'Ellen'

Listed by Graham93 ·

Specifications

Boat Length
54" (137.16 cm)
Boat Weight
213g (8 oz)
Battery Type
LiFe
Battery mAh
285 mAh
Run Time
1+ hrs

Photos

Video

About this boat

Semi-scale inspired by the design of gaff rigged pilot cutters. Based on plans from Gary Webb (bearospaceindustries.com) it took 6 months to build.

Hull is ply sheeting over ply bulkheads. Three channel RC - two sail winches plus rudder. Removable rig, keel and rudder plus retractable bowsprit for transport. Overall length 58in, hull length at deck level 43in, beam 12 3/4in. Sail area is 1180 sq ins.

Lots of scale like detail added to the basic plan including anchor winch, tiller, skylight, gooseneck, deadeyes, working blocks with brass sheeves...

A couple of videos produced by Buxton Model Boat Club member Phil:

Full blog here:
https://model-boats.com/blogs/86653

Comments

  1. ChrisG
    Commander
    Magnificent model, so much skill in getting things so right.
    I am envious of your modelling skills.
    ChrisG
    Liked by Graham93
  2. RNinMunichBronze
    Fleet Admiral
    Can only reiterate what folks are saying.
    I'm running out of superlatives 😉
    (unless I start with German ones 😁)
    Can't wait to see your next creation.
    Cheers, Doug 😎
    Liked by Graham93 and Martin555
  3. Ronald
    Fleet Admiral
    Wonderful build, Looks great on the water which is what we all desire to achieve. Bet it draws a crowd of spectators and cameras.
    I placed a hold on the book at the library.

    Ron
    Liked by Graham93 and Martin555
  4. Nerys
    Fleet Admiral
    Graham, I would regard John Leather's 'Gaff Rig' to be virtually the bible of the subject. Follow him and you are bound to be perfect. His other books are excellent too.

    Cheers, Nerys
    Liked by Ronald and Martin555
  5. Graham93
    Vice Admiral
    Thanks Martin, Nerys,

    I'm glad you like it.

    Nerys, It's reassuring to hear that the rigging is realistic. That's down to finding lots of photos on the Internet, and having a copy of the book 'Gaff Rig' by John Leather.

    Graham93
    Liked by Ronald and Nerys and
  6. Nerys
    Fleet Admiral
    The attention to detail in the rigging is fantastic. Every picture I see reminds me of how a full size gaff cutter should be rigged.

    Nerys
    Liked by Graham93 and RNinMunich and

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