RE: searching soling plans
I didn't find plans but here's info about building Soling 1 meter from kits https://secure.victor-model.com/Index.aspx http://www.modelyacht.org/s1m.html http://www.solingonemeter.org/build/index.php http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SolingOneMeter/
Posted on: 11/3/2007 7:44 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Pictures of Rigging?
I have 2 Star 45s. One has simple screw eyes for rigging. You can use chain plates to replace the screw eye for the side shrouds and jib pivot point. I use aluminum angle from the hardware store. Cut it down and drill a series of holes. Here are a few sites that may help. http://star-45.blogspot.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Star45/ http://www.okanaganmodelsailboat.org/Index1.html http://www.midwestmodelyachting.com/products/kdh/cKDH07.html
Posted on: 10/26/2007 7:52 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Boat Identification Help????
Most sailboats are rigged similiar. Look at the manuals for some of the sailboats from Kyosho here http://www.kyosho.com/eng/support/instructionmanual/racing_yacht/racing_yacht_index.html From your pictures it looks like the front sail ( jib ) bottom pivot point is wrong. I think the aluminum boom at the bottom of that sail is flipped end to end Post some closer photos of the rigging near the deck.
Posted on: 10/16/2007 8:10 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: pro boat sanibel question?
The transmitter does have a ratcheting throttle channel (sail control). I found my 2 Sanibels on Ebay -- ones that were sold with "problems" --- great deal for around $100 each. They both leaked when I got them. 1 took on about a pint of water the 1st time. These are the mods I have done so far. 1. Removed the deck rails and sealed the holes with a 1/4 inch wide white vinyl tape. 2. Connected a push rod to the switch and extended into cockpit to allow on/off without removing the hatch. I did have to mount the switch more secure than doubleside tape. 3. Sealed the radio gear hatch with tape. I do open this at the end of a day sailing to let any water dry out and charge the battery. 4. Replaced rear hatch with clear one to see any water. 5. Put a small hole on rear of deck as drain hole. I cover this with tape when sailing. 6. I cut out the bottom of the battery tray to allow a 5 cell nimh rechargeable to hang down. The whole tray is not stuck very well and comes out easy. I glued part of a heavy duty zip lock bag on the bottom of the tray to seal the hole I cut for the battery 7. Replaced the jib boom pivot line with a fish rig ball swivel I have sailed in high wind and submarined several times with no water getting in.
Posted on: 9/15/2007 10:30 PM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Tippecanoe Boats T27 and T37
Why don't you recommend the boat you sail? Its more fun sailing with someone else.
Posted on: 9/9/2007 11:19 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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PEKABE fittings on Ebay
I stumbled on these recently and bought a few items. http://stores.ebay.com/Marblehead-Fittings
Posted on: 9/9/2007 11:13 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Increased servo rotation
I modified a couple of Hitec servos by adding resistors to the pot to get more movement. I also tried a servo stretcher with a servo that was hard to modify. http://www.servocity.com/html/180o_servo_stretcher.html
Posted on: 8/9/2007 6:15 PM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Atlantis help
Try this thread http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4643798/anchors_4643798/mpage_1/key_atlantis/anchor/tm.htm#4643798 there is a link to http://www.sparksstudios.com/boatyard/atlantis.htm with lots of pictures
Posted on: 5/29/2007 9:47 PM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Information needed. Can you help me to ID this sailboat?
This looks like a Newport 12. Check this web site [link]http://www.hannaboats.com[/link]
Posted on: 4/3/2007 9:02 PM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Boat Stand
There is some info on a stand here Star 45 Construction : Stand for tuning finished model http://star-45.blogspot.com/
Posted on: 2/3/2007 10:24 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: rc lasers
Here are some RC Laser links http://sailrclaser.com/index.html http://www.radiosail.com.au http://www.rclasergosport.org.uk/
Posted on: 12/8/2006 6:15 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Dumas 58'' Wooden hull Sailboat
Have you looked at the Dumas online store? http://www.dumasestore.com/ Make sure you look under discounted boats. http://www.dumasestore.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=47_58
Posted on: 9/23/2006 11:54 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Trouble shooting receiver glitch
Some of Hitec's servos require a Y cable to bypass the receiver and connect the battery directly to the servo. This is the explanation from a Hitec manual. The Hitec AM, model HAS-02MB, HAS-03MB and HP-2RNB receivers are built with a BEC or battery eliminator circuit built into the battery port of the receiver. This will limit the amount of power some of the larger servos can draw from the receiver. It is suggested that using these receivers with large power consumption servos like the HS-805BB, HS-815BB or the high end, premium coreless motor servos and digital servos, a "Y" harness be used to connect the receiver battery / switch harness and servo to the receiver. Typically this is done by connecting one of the upper "Y" connectors to the servo, the other upper connector to the switch harness and the lower "Y" connector into receiver port 1,2 or 3, depending on what channel you wish the servo to operate. This will allow the BEC to be bypassed, your large servo will always have power and the rest of the servos and the receiver will be powered from the port you plug the "Y" into. The complete manual is at http://www.hitecrcd.com/Support/Manuals/ServoManual.pdf
Posted on: 8/30/2006 7:55 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: attention nirvana owners- help!
There is a Yahoo group for Nirvana owners. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nirvanasailing/ I found this link about water in the boat. Looks like you can remove water through the hole in the bottom of the radio box. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nirvanasailing/message/48?threaded=1&var=1&p=3 I do not have a Nirvana but have had to add drain holes to some of my other sailboats. I put a small hole in the bow or stern deck where I can seal it with tape.
Posted on: 6/29/2006 8:56 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Victor Australia II
There is a Yahoo group for builders of Victor America's Cup series including the Australia II http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cupclassyacht/
Posted on: 6/28/2006 8:18 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Building Fairwind 900
There are great articles on building the Fairwind here http://fairwind900.home.comcast.net/ Make sure you look at Bakersfield MYC Fairwind Construction Guide
Posted on: 6/24/2006 5:26 PM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: GWS S125 sail servo junk? mine is!
I hope they are not junk. I bought 2 on ebay to rebuild a couple of Fairwinds. I have the 1st one installed and working fine. The 180 motion let me rig for a 2:1 mech advantage and seems stronger than the original 90deg servo. I had it out in some knock down wind last week and it was not overpowered. Not bad for $20 including shipping. Time will tell how they hold up.
Posted on: 6/18/2006 4:30 PM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Victor Australia II
I would like to see how it goes together. Please post more pictures as you assemble.
Posted on: 6/16/2006 7:14 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Can anyone identify this boat
I thought it might be the Australia II. The pictures on Victor's site do not show the deck detail.
Posted on: 6/2/2006 7:37 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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Can anyone identify this boat
This is a current ebay listing. Looks like a one meter. Does anyone know more about it? http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-RADIO-CONTROL-RC-BOAT-40-LONG-5-TALL-2-SAILS_W0QQitemZ6062124496QQcategoryZ2564QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks
Posted on: 6/1/2006 7:23 PM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Maiden Voyage - Seawind 51
RE to cwazywabbit You should start a new thread and ask the question again. I am sure many did not see your question because it was mixed in a Seawind thread. Good lock
Posted on: 5/22/2006 7:10 PM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: RC Laser?
You can have a lot of fun with a pair of Lasers. They are great if you want to pull them out of the box and start sailing. The laser is very easy to rig. Get the carrying case to make it easy to transport. With 2 of any sailboat you can be competitive. I bought one on ebay with a couple of parts missing ( keel and rudder ). Parts were easy to buy from the US supplier. I have found no problems with original equipment servos or radio. Not really cons but ... The single sail design does not let you sail as close to the wind as with a jib. But on a reach the Laser will plane and really go. If you launch from a dock you can not pick up the Laser by the mast. It comes right out. I took a broomstick and added a hook to grab the boat by the top of the keel. If you sail in a pond with lots of weeds the long keel may be a problem. Good luck and have fun!
Posted on: 4/6/2006 8:32 PM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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RE: Pro Boat Sanibel
I bought sanibel parts from RC Hobbies. http://h1071118.hobbyshopnow.com/services/advanceresultsDetail.asp?strProd=SANIBEL&strSearchType=ALL&strInCategory=ALL&strInManufacturer=ALL&tag=qsrch
Posted on: 3/23/2006 7:54 AM by Author "gms0707" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
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