About this Product
Footy: Where balsa becomes brilliant. Skip the plastic, embrace the natural! This eco-friendly kit allows you to transform laser-cut balsa wood into a stunning sailboat, ready to conquer ponds, pools or small lakes. The simple assembly means anyone can join the crew – no woodworking experience needed. It's the perfect project for parents and kids to bond over, creating memories and learning new skills together. So ditch the screens, feel the wood grain, and let the Footy ignite your passion for sailing!
Jeffrey Scott Zipay
Meet the Maker
I have been blessed to have the opportunity to make a living from my passions. The first is creating 360 virtual tours and video productions, followed by CNC machining, 3D printing and design, laser engraving, building and simply making things. I am also a Certified Sailing Instructor. With everything I do, I bring my many years of creative experience, determination and love of sharing creative ideas.
How it’s Made
Kit includes instructions, all the laser-cut balsa to build a self sailing hull. This kit can be made as a self sailing or Remote Controlled sailboat. Requires rig, sails and hardware… super easy layout with wood or metal tubing and ripstop nylon. (Not Included) Check out our other items for more cool models made in the USA. Tools you may need that are not included are scissors, exact-o knife or razor blade, glue, epoxy or superglue, paint, sandpaper, painters tape hand or electric saw.
