goitxi

Hi there,
My uncle from Spain purchased an RC sailboat at a thrift shop and hasn't been able to confirm the manufacturer. Hes trying to get more information on it so he can confirm whether hes missing any pieces, as well as to get specs on the boat. The only notable thing on the boat is a sticker that says AM China on it. I've attached a few pictures.

I'd greatly appreciate any tips/thoughts from anyone that thinks they recognize the boat manufacturer.

Michaelj2k

The boat is designed for free sailing - not radio control. Note the quadrant mounted on the deck which is attached to the rudder. The rig is set up so that when the main senses wind pressure, it controls the angle of the rudder to prevent the boat from heading up into the wind. Some dimensions would help to determine if the boat conforms to a class.

goitxi

Thank you for the response.

The dimensions are:
Length - 0.9M
Width/Beam - 0.2M

Any thoughts on what AM could stand for? I did a few searches but couldn't find any hits. Thoughts are that if we can figure out the manufacturer we might be able to figure out what pieces we are missing.

Michaelj2k

Here you go. Catalogue | Authentic Models

Hydro Junkie

It's missing the mast, obviously part of the hull(I'm assuming it's the keel weight that's missing) and appears to be plank on frame. Looks to me to be a damaged "Ironsides" as shown in this link:
Catalogue | Yacht ?Ironsides?, Small

Al Stein

I'd say it's definitely not the Ironsides. Your photo shows what I guess I'd call a large fin keel with integrated ballast in the leading edge -- whereas the Ironsides has a bulb keel with the ballast attached to the bottom end. From the label on your boat I suppose the previous posts may have identified the right source, but I don't see anything like yours offered in their site right now.

There are published antique designs that are very like your boat... such as this one called 'June' that's probably the wrong size but shaped much more like yours