SOLING 1 METER
The Soling 1 Meter was sanctioned in 1993 and is still the largest class of radio controlled sailboats in the AMYA today. The boat is 39.37 inches long and displaces 10lbs.It has a mast height of 52 inches. It is a truly low cost, strict one design class. The approximate cost of the kit and parts needed to finish the boat is $450.
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Solings must be built from a kit available from a single manufacturer:
https://3drcboats.com/
3DRC Boats is years in the making. Looking for a better, more accurate way to manufacture the soling 1 meter, Doug Rieger set out to revolutionize the industry. Through trial and error, he has created the perfect process from start to finish. He prides himself on using this cutting-edge technology to make remote-control boating more accessible to every sailor.
Have questions? Doug is always happy to chat!
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1-440-610-9542
This manufacturer and others offer partially or fully assembled yachts. The hull and deck are vacuum formed styrene plastic, the spars are wood, sails are flat and unpaneled. Despite these limitations, the boat sails well, satisfying even veteran skippers with its balance and handling.
Specifications
LOA: 39.38 inches
Displacement: 10 pounds minimum
Sail Area: 592 sq. inches
Draft: Approx. 10 inches
Mast height: 52 inches
Overall height: 65 inches
The Soling One Meter class is managed by the AMYA Soling One Meter Class Secretary and an appointed Class Advisory Committee. The Soling One Meter Class Rules may be downloaded from the following link: https://www.amyaclubs.org/Homeimages/ClassRules/14.pdf