ERCU
  • Home
  • Schedule
    • Results
  • News
  • Boats
  • Stats
  • 2026 Rules
  • Photos
  • Resources
    • About/Contact Us
    • Chair Chatter
    • Registration
    • Winter Meetings
    • ERCU Documents
    • Club History >
      • Blogspot
      • Newsletters
  • For Sale
  • Sponsorship

1958 Gale V

Owners: John & Dianne Earnest (Battle Ground, Wash.)
Driver(s): John Earnest
Model Builder: John Earnest
Construction: Carbon fiber composite
Year Built: 2013
Motor: Himax A3630-1500
Radio: Futaba
Electronic Speed Controller: Turnigy 180
Propeller: X450 3-blade
Paint Colors: Mahogany & Lime
Graphics: Vinyl by Jeff Ross

Notes about the Model: The Gale V was designed by Les Ruggles in 1980s as a 1/8 gas model.In 2013, Brian Buaas helped me make the plug and mold for the Gale size 1/10 boat.

Notes about the Real Boat: The real GALE was one of many GALE boats. The GALE ran out of Detroit and in the early days of RCU Battle Ground was also a long ways from Seattle.

Notes about 2020: The Gale ran in the last three races of the year.

Powered by Passion. Driven by Precision

Resources

Membership/Registration
Intent to Build Form
Hull Inspection Form
Master Hull Roster (1/10 scale)
For Sale/Wanted

Schedule

Race Schedule
Results (through 2025)
Driver of Year Award
ERCU Triple Crown

Rules

Print Rule Books

Boats

2026 Registration Roster

Contact

About ERCU
Board of Directors
Contact form
Credits
Copyright © 2026 Electric Radio Controlled Unlimiteds
  • Home
  • Schedule
    • Results
  • News
  • Boats
  • Stats
  • 2026 Rules
  • Photos
  • Resources
    • About/Contact Us
    • Chair Chatter
    • Registration
    • Winter Meetings
    • ERCU Documents
    • Club History >
      • Blogspot
      • Newsletters
  • For Sale
  • Sponsorship