RE: Kyosho Model Yacht Parts on Sale
I have been buying from rc101.com for the last few years and can report they provided excellent service and their prices were always reasonable. I have placed two recent orders for some Fairwind and Fortune 612 items and in the past some replacement parts for my Seawind, on each occasion the orders were shipped the next day and complete. Nice guy too! Boomer
Posted on: 9/8/2012 8:14 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Sail Servos
These sites can be of value in your research: http://www.servodatabase.com/ and http://www.servocity.com/html/servos___accessories.html Servo City can help you select a good servo for your boat. Worth a few minutest to check out these sites. On a personal note, setting up a winch system correctly requires knowledge. Setting up a sail servo using a servo arm requires less engineering and is much easier. There are many very popular rc sailboats using winch set ups, my point is when done correctly they work great. There are many boat sold using a single double track drum set up, but those are not true winch systems - I posted photos of DENNIS DESPROIS' Gambit (one of the finest rc racing yachts ever build) with a properly set up winch system. Hope this provides you with an idea of what is involved. Dennis is a well know RC sail maker and boat builder (and Champion sailor.) http://www.ddesprois-rc-boats.com/Site/contact.html I am sure he'd be happy to give you some insights on your project. Boomer
Posted on: 8/16/2012 11:28 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Technical difficulty
You don't want to cut holes in your boat unless it is absolutely necessary! I got your PM and have responded back to you. I posted a picture I found on line of the electronics bay - but it is not a very good picture. Do you have a digital camera? If so perhaps you can take a few better pictures of that area and post them - so we can get a better look at what you have going on, Give me a call so we can discuss your options. Boomer
Posted on: 7/30/2012 11:37 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Mirco Magic Racing Yachts -
The post you are responding to is well over a year ago. The boats were sold. Thank you for your interest. Boomer
Posted on: 7/21/2012 9:26 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: monsoon or phantom?
[quote]ORIGINAL: giddyuperic Okay thanks I will wait to see what size you come up with. Do you have one of these boats? And can you tell me how you like it and if it as any bad habits how does it sail light wind and heavy wind please and thank you for your time. [/quote] I had a Monsoon for 2 years. Suggest you go to this link to read more about this boat. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1187292&highlight=monsoon there is a lot of information on this boat at that link in particular post number 83. You can see my models at my profile site on this forum - it shows you my collection over the last few years. Also you can see more on my blog at the rcgroups.com forum. They have a much more active forum on RC sailboats, and other RC boats - really everything RC - worth your time to check it out. The Monsoon is a nice boat for the money - as I have stated in the past, the hull is the best part of the boat, the rigging and hardware are the low points. Something has to lack or they couldn't sell these boats for the prices they offer. It is fine starting point and if you are at all handy and take the time to read up on these boats you should end up with a fun boat for very little money. A better bet for you would be a Nirvana ll - you should be able to get one from Steve Lang with out the radio at a reduced price - you can use your stick radio you use on your aircraft. You'd be in to it about $200.00 (sailrc.com) I have detailes and pictures of those things that need to be upgraded that will make the boat seaworthy. It is not expensive and once done the Monsoon is decent boat. As stated before, Hobbyking is not known for their customer service in the event of any problems. There is no one there that you can talk to or e-mail that has a clue about what they sell. I have purchased a number of their products with out issue, I have had two boats that had minior issues, after many months of calling, e-mailing them, basically driving them nuts, I was able to get replacement parts for the one of the boats. I gave up on the other one and fixed the problem myself. They sell some very good products, they just don't get customer service. Boomer/Windchaser
Posted on: 6/15/2012 8:39 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: monsoon or phantom?
[quote]ORIGINAL: giddyuperic That looks like nice line. Were can I get it? And can you please mic it so I know what pound test to get. Thank you very much for your time. Eric [/quote] Most fishing tackle shops have it or you can do a search on line and there will be tons of places to get it. I think 30 lb test should be fine. I will measure some line Friday and let you know. Best thing is to find a fishing tackle shop in your area, go over there and see for your self what fits the holes the line has to go through. Boomer
Posted on: 6/14/2012 8:35 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: monsoon or phantom?
[quote]ORIGINAL: giddyuperic Thank you very much. So do you know if the line I would like to rig her with should be 1.1mm will that be okay? Thank you for your time [/quote] I really haven't measured the diameter of the line I use. I go by the "test" as in 30 pound fishing line or 30 pound test. Whatever you select the line should not stretch - a good product is Spectra fishing line, for this very reason. The line has to be flexible enough to work with the "bowsies" your boat came with. The line has to fit through the guides without binding and shouldn't be cotton as it absorbs water and is stretches quite a bit. I'll have to get my micrometer to find out what diameters I am using.
Posted on: 6/14/2012 8:38 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: monsoon or phantom?
[quote]ORIGINAL: giddyuperic Can someone tell me where the best place is to buy hard wear for sailboats is? [/quote] There are quite a few good on line stores to buy some very nice RC sailboat hardware. One of the best I have found is also the manufacturer of the items they sell - sailsetc.com You order via e-mail using Visa/MC - they ship quickly and know their products. I posted some of their catalog pages to show you some of their products. Another place here in the US is: http://www.midwestmodelyachting.com/ Midwest is a distributor of the items he sells - I have purchased a number items from them with good success as well. One more very complete dealer is https://www.radioyachtsuppliesaustralia.com/ <span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; color: red; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN">Radio Controlled Model Racing Yachts and Sailboat fittings specialists - Very nice people and ship worldwide. Take a few minutes to visit these sites to get an idea of some of the very cool products that are out there. Boomer
Posted on: 6/14/2012 8:09 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Retrieving a sailboat...
Brad I just ordered a "Southhampton Tug" to use as another potential rescure vessel. They are being sold by "Wal-mart" on line for a very resonable price $129.00 UDS. I don't know if Wal-mart ships out of the US but this is the best price I have seen on this boat. From reading about this particular model that Wal-mart is selling there are few "tweaks" it will need to make get it to more sea worthy status. Here is a link to the forum I mentioned. It has some good information for anyone interested in getting one. The prices was too good to pass up. It took a while to get one as they sell out their stock almost daily. Here is a link to the Wal-mart web page and another to the rcgroups.com forum on these boats. http://www.walmart.com/ip/ARCTIC-Aqua-Rider-703-Southampton-Radio-Controlled-Twin-Screw-Tug-Boat/20606546 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1387454&page=7 I like the Altantic Tug too - I believe both products are sold around the globe and suspect are sold "down under". Here are the specification published on this little tug: Specifications: Full-Function Digital Proportional Length 560mm = 22.0472441 inches. Width 195mm Height 285mm Scale 1/36 SPECS: Length: 30.3" (770mm) Width: 9.8" (250mm) Height: 19" (483mm)
Posted on: 6/4/2012 8:29 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Converting model schooner to RC?
It would help if you posted some photos of the boats showing as much detail as possible including access to the below deck. Some deminsional information would be good to know as well. First question is are the boats water tight? Guessing the construction is wood, but that is just a quess. Adding power and steering is not a major issue if there is room for the motor and steering servo and linkage. Sail control is possible, again depending on what you have there. Access to the inside of the hull will be critical to making these modifications. Could be fun. Look forward to more information. Boomer
Posted on: 5/23/2012 10:08 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Victor v-12a Footy
Victor Models relocated to the South - just google them. They are still around - just a new location. The founder passed away, seems over a year now. Took a while for them to pull things together but they are still in business. Boomer
Posted on: 4/14/2012 8:42 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: The latest Megatech Nirvana II
Good call! If you speak to Steve tell him Boomer sent you (Rick) I know you will enjoy your new boat. Oh, the first ever Nirvana National event is coming up - check out the Nirvana thread for details. Enjoy Boomer
Posted on: 4/14/2012 8:39 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: The latest Megatech Nirvana II
you can check out my fleet at "R/C Dossier for: BOOMER1" here is the link: http
Posted on: 4/14/2012 3:22 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Retrieving a sailboat...
I have found the best recovery plan is to have a well equipped rescue crew with me at all times. As the photos below indicate, I have a one team member for surface recoveries and another for below the surface recovery. There are less expensive methods as some of the fellows have suggested. I posted a few of the more tradtional recovery methods as a contrast Boomer
Posted on: 3/24/2012 8:07 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: newbie night sailing
Very nice video. You can find a lot more information at rcgroups.com under the sailing section. That forum is many times more active for sailboats than this one. Check it out. There are many rc sailboats to choose from. You can find lots of information on most of the rc sailboats out there on that forum. Hobbyking boats provide and inexpensive way to get started - with a few tweaks - they can provide many days of fun for you. There is a forum dedicated to those boats if you are interested. Boomer
Posted on: 3/8/2012 9:49 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: kyosho sailboats?
So Boatfisher25, have you come to any conclusions? Let us know. Boomer
Posted on: 2/27/2012 9:20 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: kyosho sailboats?
The two boats 1 Meter Seawind and the it's little brother the Fortune 612 are really like comparing a grapefruit and an orange. The Seawind will out sail the Fortune in most imaginable wind conditions. The Fortune is a very pretty boat that sails very well for it's size - and they make really great display boats. As the other chaps have reported the Seawind comes in kit form and requires some skills and a few basic tools. If you are pretty handy with your hands and can read you should be able to put one together. It does require some sanding, painting, some glue work, some mechanical aptitude helps. The smaller Fortune comes fully assembled so if assembly is not your thing, the fortune is a good choice. If you want a Seawind check out this link: http://www.activepowersports.com/kyosho-seawind-sailing-boat-kyo40460/ Best deal on a new Seawind I have seen lately. There are other good choices, one of which is a Nirvana ll 32" and comes RTR for $269.00 If you are interested check out this link http://www.sailrc.com/products/nirvana/ Another nice boat is to consider is the Serenity by Proboat 36" this boat comes almost ready to sail - requires a little assembly - a lot easier than the Seawind. Horizon Hobbies/Proboats sell them for $299 and one more to consider is the Vela 1 Meter Tower Hobbies sells them for $329 both include a 2.4 ghz radio and with a little work your are ready to go sailing. They just released a new 18" RTR sailboat "Westward" $149.99 see it at this link: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/westward-18-sailboat-rtr-PRB3350 Most boats in this category require a few tweaks to get them to their potential, the exception being the Nirvana ll They come ready to go with a radio and in less than 30 min's you can be sailing. I have a Seawind, Serenity, a Nirvana ll among sailboats. I have had a Fortune 612 and a Vela. All are fun. The Vela needed more fixes than the others. Hope this helps a little. Boomer
Posted on: 2/22/2012 5:27 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Robbe Atlantis Discontinued??
Gentlemen Thought I'd share with you an amazing Robbe Atlantis build by a chap in the UK - Kudos to Richard M. Would it not be wonderful to have one just like it! Enjoy Boomer
Posted on: 2/5/2012 9:07 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Victor v-12a Footy
I recently completed a V 12 kit (Victor Models) and enjoyed the process. It was pretty easy and the little guy sails better than my expectations. Great fun. I have a bunch of larger boats, but the Footy is a great diversion on those days when you want to go sailing but there is very little breeze. They do very well in just a whisper of wind. Not to bad for their size in normal conditions either. I like the lazer cut boat mentiioned above. Were I to build another, I'd go that way. Here's a couples pics of my Footy Enjoy Boomer
Posted on: 1/24/2012 7:23 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Bird Shot Ballast?
It is hard to get real lead anymore, I guess to many folks were eating it and went nuts. Seriously, fishing tackle shops and dive shops sometime sell a bags of shot that look just like the lead shot but are made of some non toxic material. I have purchased shot gun shells and just torn them apart - works fine and really wasn't too expensive at Wally World (Wal-mart) Boomer
Posted on: 1/24/2012 7:22 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: newbie, and cheap
Just be sure you confirm what the output voltage is so you don't fry the components. Some radios come reversed for lefty's - whatever "floats your boat" as they say. I am so used to it the way I described I'd be running the boats into things if I changed now. Having rudder on the right is natural to me as that is how I turn my aircraft. I know guys that use lipos on sailboats - don't because you can sail all day and more on a set of AAs. I have some rechargeable 6 Volt set ups which work great. I really don't need any more sail/run time that I get. I have a bunch of lipos but haven't seen any need to convert over to them on my boats. Good luck Boomer
Posted on: 1/23/2012 4:57 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: newbie, and cheap
[quote]ORIGINAL: lchurch On stick translation, I'm thinking that rudder control works well in both environments, and the elevator works well for the servo that handles the sail control. I think I can bypass the ESC and just wire teh battery directly tothe receiver. Thoughts? Pond boat below [/quote] Rudder should be the right stick - left to right - Set it so when you pull the stick to the left the boat should turn left and of course to the right the boats goes to the right. The left stick should operate the sails. All the way down = sails all the way in and up the sails would then be all the way out. What batteries are you using? These guys using operate on 4.8 to 6 Volts (4 AAs @1.5 Volts each -6 Volts and that you can plug into the receiver power slot. Make sure all the electronics are matched. I quess that is kind of obvious sorry. Do you have a diagrahm for your receiver. If so it will help you find which side is the ground side. All the plugs have to be in the same alingment or you can burn out the receiver. That is a very nice boat and should be just fine for the boys. Boomer
Posted on: 1/23/2012 2:01 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: newbie, and cheap
[quote]ORIGINAL: lchurch I'm introducing my grandsons to rc sailing, and had a chance to pick up a Riviera very cheap. It appears to have 2 working servos but no radio. What I'm interested in is pulling one of the spare 2.4 GZ aircraft 4 channel radios I have and using it in this sailbot to get them started. That's a 0.00 cost to be as opposed to purchasing the $45 Futaba (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGRM7** ) with new servos. Any thought about either approach? [/quote] Using your aircraft radio is what many of us do. I use my 8 Channel Airtronics RDS 8000 for my planes and boats. Works great. You will need to take one of the receivers you have from one of your planes to use in the boat, or buy an extra. You may have to change a few settings for the boats you need only 2 channels for a sailboat. Stick radios work the best for sailboats and for power boats as well. (my opinion) Pistrol grip radios are fine for rolling stock and fast boats, personnally I perfer the stick style. You didn't ask but I thought I 'd offfer anyway my suggestion of a great boat to start out with. In my opinion, the very best first RC sailboat is the Nirvana ll - to find out about them check out this link for details: http://sailrc.com/sailrcnirvana/home.html They are not to expensive, are simple enough for a novice and complex enough to keep the attention of advanced sailors for years. There are many other fine boats, but none that are as simple to set up and learn on as the Nirvana. These is a brand new one listed in the classified section of this forum right now for only $150 asking price. Who knows the price might be flexible? If you want to learn more about RC Sailing may I suggest you check out the sailboat section of rcgroups.com it is a much more active boating forum than any I have found thus far. There is information there on just about all of the RC boats out there. Here's a link to that site. http://www.rcgroups.com/sailboats-59/ I posted a few pictures of my Nirvana to give you an idea of what they look like. I have been sailing for years and will always have a Nirvana in my collection. Great all around boat! Let us know if you need more info. Enjoy. Boomer
Posted on: 1/23/2012 11:51 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: RC Laser
Bud Are you referring to the boat in the picture below? This is a picture of a Laser, which is not a "cat" hope that addresses your question. The guy in the photo is Steve Lang and he sells Lasers here in the US. here is link to his site: http://sailrc.com/sailrclaser/home.html A cat has two hulls linked together. Very very good sailing boats. Boomer.
Posted on: 1/23/2012 10:04 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Aquacraft Paradise - modifications
ofranek Really enjoyed your pictures, especially the one with your boat making like a submarine. Bow diving is going to happen to most boats at one time or another. Even the big boys dig the bow in heavy weather. This boat was not designed for 18+ knots but looks like she was hanging in there. Just a thought - you might try pulling the mast back a tad with the back stay to see if that will help keep her bow up. Another consideration might be to add small amounts of weight to the aft end - this helps on some boats as their CG often favors the front of the boat. We use very small segmented weights to get the correct CG on RC aircraft - they are sold at most hobby shops that sell rc aircraft. I have used them successfully on a Seawind and a Nirvana to get a little better trim angle the boats. I posted a picture of the weights and of an install on a Nirvana for your reference. I get the weights here in the states from Tower Hobbies, here is a link to them. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK204 The weights have adhesive on one side, so it's a very easy to install them. Takes a few trys to get it right but it worked for these boats. Just a thought.................. Nice job on the up grades. I think you'll find many of the production boats can be improved upon, and after all, that is part of the fun! There is a very active sailboat forum you guys might enjoy checking out = rcgroups.com It has the most active sailboat section I have found. Check it out. Enjoy Boomer
Posted on: 1/23/2012 9:51 AM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: List of Upgrades for Brand New Monsoon 900
[quote]ORIGINAL: herrmill I'd recommend to simply throw out the rig & start anew. Carbon fishing rods make great masts & booms, & you'll certainly want to replace those flat sails with something with more shape. Be sure to follow the tips on hull fixes but if I were you, I would upgrade all fasteners & fittings. Throw out that the hatch & replace with clear plastic / plexiglas & double faced tape. CD jewell cases work fine. You have several good sources for quality fittings, rigs & sails down under such as www.radiosailingshop.com.au & www.floataboat.com.au. [/quote] Herrmill's suggestions are terrific - I suggest with respect are unneeded - I owned and sailed successfully a Monsoon for more than two years, changing only those things I outlined above. To me to make those changes is defeating the value of this boat. It is an inexpensive way to get started - and will sail just fine without the need to spend more money. I agree it would be a better boat with the changes Herrmill has suggested. Replacing the original hatch cover would be a waste. Modified as I outlined yields a durable and water tight seal that is a snap to take off an put on as needed. The CD jewel cases I have are all very brittle and crack easily. A clear plexiglass would be more durable. This particular boat does not like tape. The graphics are decals that have very little clear coat over them, which makes them very easy to pull off when removing the tape. Even blue masking tape will lift the graphics of the hull. To replace all the little screws on the boat with SS screws is a very viable thing to do and would not cost much - assuming you can find those small screws in SS in your location. The beauty of this boat and the Phantom is with very little tweaking they provide years of fun and trouble free sailing. Again, his suggestions would yield a higher quality end product - if your budget will permit the additional investments, and you like your boat that much and are handy enough to make the changes - Go for it! I make those types of changes to what I consider higher caliber boats, so I can justify the additional expentitures - it is all relative - My input is offered as food for thought, and is based on my own experience. I don't tell folks what to do, only to bring things to their attention as well as how to and where to get things when appropriate. It is all good. Enjoy Boomer
Posted on: 10/31/2011 6:46 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Aquacraft Vela ONE meter 2.4ghz sailboat
Lots of very good information on this boat for you at this link: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1327983 The good the bad and the ugly about the Vela. Strongly recommend your reading through this particular thread - The boat has some strong points and some short comings - good to know both - and how to fix the problems There have been more than 30,000 viewing and more than 400 posts for you. RCGroups.com has a much more active sailboat forum than this one. Boomer
Posted on: 10/19/2011 5:56 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Hey fellers just got a B24 King Fish Sailboat kit.
Gentlemen, I respect your desire to build or re-build the B24 King Fish, but have a question for you. What is you ultimate objective for this boat when it is completed? Intending no disrespect at all, just wondering if you see this boat becoming great little rc yacht? Often projects are taken on because the object may have "great bones" and when completed will yield a very fine end result. Again, intending no disrespect, this boat from almost any point of view would not be one of those. On the positive side of things you can reduce the cost of the project by using the radio you use for your planes for the boat. While sailboats require only two channels (sail and rudder) a multiple channel 2.4 ghz radio will work great, but you'd need a matching receiver or borrow one from a plane not in use. This boat will require some investment $$ for two servos (sail and rudder) you will need a battery holder and there will be some expense for rigging and other hardware such as; deck plates, a mast, main and jib booms miscel. fasteners to hold things in place and to operate the sails and the rudder and a nice set of sails. You will have to construct a servo and battery tray and design the sail and rudder control mechanisms. I assume you have epoxy and fabrication materials and tools since your are into flying. The reason I ask is that there are so many good alternatives for you if you are serious about getting into RC Sailing. Some on once asked "what you get if you dress a pig in a $200 suit? The answer; you get a pig in a $200 suit.". It appears that the boat underdiscussion was not designed to be sailed. Just sayin it is worth considering the total investment you will have once the project is completed versus what you get for it. You can get a very good RC yacht kit for about $100 - Take a look at the Thunder Tiger Victoria or a V32 from Victor Models. There are many more.. The kit requires the servos and radio but everything is pretty much all there - and when it is completed - you'd have a very good sailboat - these boats also have great resale value if you ended up not liking sailing. Just offering some food for thought. Boomer
Posted on: 10/18/2011 1:03 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Question: proboat coast guard handle 3S lipo
[quote]ORIGINAL: modeleryang I was thinking to use wax - in this case your friend use silicone. I will probably do a nasty job, but if you can tell me the kind of silicone used, I will be trying at least for rear hatch first. thanks for your input [/quote] I will find out the type of silicone Monday. I will see if I can get you a picture or two as well.
Posted on: 9/25/2011 8:59 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
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RE: Question: proboat coast guard handle 3S lipo
The factory has applied a coating of some kind on the wood surfaces - It couldn't hurt to paint or varnish it - but to do proper job would require you to remove everything in inside the boat to enable you to spray the interior hull without getting paint on everything. I brushed on a marine varnish to those areas I could get to - but at some point I may pull everything out and to it the right way. I don't think it is really necessary if you have done a good job of sealing those areas where water could get in. Boomer
Posted on: 9/24/2011 10:14 PM by Author "boomer1" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
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