Have Boat, Will Sail

Gargamel · 08-02-13, 10:28 PM

Purchased my first (RC) boat tonight... Been racing in the league for a few weeks now on borrowed boats. Psyched for my 'first' race tomorrow. I bought it used off a friend who stopped sailing. Took it out to the local pond and was not happy. Brought it home, and with my dad's help (who has gotten me into this), completely re-rigged the boat, looks like it should really accelerate out of the tacks better now.

Tomorrows race should have about 16-20 boats in it. Should be a good test of the boat.

Not my boat, but gives you an idea of the type:

http://www.soling1m.com/Soling1m.php

Schroeder · 08-03-13, 05:14 AM

Good luck with your race.

AVGWarhawk · 08-03-13, 05:32 AM

I loved my RC sailboat. I'm sure you will enjoy yours. Stay windward side of your opponent. It takes the wind right out of his sails.

Jimbuna · 08-03-13, 08:48 AM

Used to have RC submarines and powered boats but never the sailing type.

Best of luck in your race

Garion · 08-03-13, 02:46 PM

Cool, I have a 1/250 scale model of the IJN Yamato that I rescued from a charity shop. It is motorised and needs a complete overhaul as it had been sitting in someone's attic for 30 years or more.

I hope to get it sailing on the local pond one of these days.

Cheers

Gary

Platapus · 08-03-13, 03:19 PM

RC sailboat? how cool is that!

Do you really have full control over the sails or only limited?

AVGWarhawk · 08-03-13, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garion

Cool, I have a 1/250 scale model of the IJN Yamato that I rescued from a charity shop. It is motorised and needs a complete overhaul as it had been sitting in someone's attic for 30 years or more.

I hope to get it sailing on the local pond one of these days.

Cheers

Gary

Post a pic. I love older RC.

Jimbuna · 08-04-13, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garion

Cool, I have a 1/250 scale model of the IJN Yamato that I rescued from a charity shop. It is motorised and needs a complete overhaul as it had been sitting in someone's attic for 30 years or more.

I hope to get it sailing on the local pond one of these days.

Cheers

Gary

Well if you ever travel to the Newcastle area drop me a line because I've a 1/96 HMS Illustrious hull with all the fittings gathering dust in the garage which you can have.

08-02-13, 10:28 PM	#1
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Have Boat, Will Sail Purchased my first (RC) boat tonight... Been racing in the league for a few weeks now on borrowed boats. Psyched for my 'first' race tomorrow. I bought it used off a friend who stopped sailing. Took it out to the local pond and was not happy. Brought it home, and with my dad's help (who has gotten me into this), completely re-rigged the boat, looks like it should really accelerate out of the tacks better now. Tomorrows race should have about 16-20 boats in it. Should be a good test of the boat. Not my boat, but gives you an idea of the type: http://www.soling1m.com/Soling1m.php __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

08-03-13, 05:14 AM	#2
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Good luck with your race. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

08-03-13, 05:32 AM	#3
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I loved my RC sailboat. I'm sure you will enjoy yours. Stay windward side of your opponent. It takes the wind right out of his sails. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

08-03-13, 08:48 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,446 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Used to have RC submarines and powered boats but never the sailing type. Best of luck in your race __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-03-13, 03:19 PM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	RC sailboat? how cool is that! Do you really have full control over the sails or only limited? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-03-13, 02:46 PM	#5
Garion Commander Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 452 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Cool, I have a 1/250 scale model of the IJN Yamato that I rescued from a charity shop. It is motorised and needs a complete overhaul as it had been sitting in someone's attic for 30 years or more. I hope to get it sailing on the local pond one of these days. Cheers Gary