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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/17/2007 7:55:05 PM   
Dick L.



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Status: offline 		OK - the weighing results are in for the main hull half ........ rather interesting - but still need to monitor and be concerned as build progresses. Here they are.

Rememebr, this is one half of the main hull - they must be doubled for full main hull ............

Glass only = 5.1 oz. (144.6 gr.)
Foam only = 5.5 oz. (155.9 gr.)
Total = 10.6 oz. (300.5 gr.) - this would be if I leave the foam inside - but I could then reduce the glass from 4 oz. to something much less as a simple covering.

By projecting out –
..... a hollow main hull of glass would be a minimum of 10 oz.
..... if foam is left inside glass, the main hull would be a minimum of 20 oz.
plus weight of fixtures, radio gear, rig and sails, beams, rudder, board, etc. so I can see it easily pushing 2 lb. ( .9 kg)
..... the floats (2) would be perhaps 1 lb. total for both
..... This would be a projected total sailing weight of 3 lb. (1.3 kg) minimum.

These are just estimates, so as I continue to build, I can easily be heavier but what the heck – it’s as good a target as anything. Just have to have faith the design and glass is to (primarily) keep water out!

Can't overbuild! Can't overbuild! etc. etc.


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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/22/2007 5:27:18 PM   
Dick L.



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Status: offline 		Courtesy of YouTube - 60 foot trimaran video

Clicky Here

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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/26/2007 4:38:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Guys! Anybody good at knots??'cos the strings bust !!!!!!Regards all Tricat

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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/28/2007 11:12:43 AM   
Midget



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Status: offline 		Hay guys.
finally Finished my First Hull for my cat.
It's nice a smooth now and ready to be painted.
And ive started my second hull, let it dry over night.
I wont be able to sand the fiber glass for 2 weeks or do any other work on it.
because im going away on a school camp out in the bush.
I'm really happy with how the boat is turning out, have have No Major problems
so far.

Thanks

And Also-Tricat, Ive noticed with my Northwind that you can tie the best knots out there,
But they will still come lose with crap string. I've Found that the best string is the stuff
that the builders use when there building roofs or houses.

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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/29/2007 12:30:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		I haven't read all the posts here, but haven't seen anything about the Tippecanoe T50 Trimaran kit. I believe somebody asked about kits early on.

http://www.modelsailboat.com/tri.html

Another description:
http://www.rc-sailboat.com/m_19.asp?pro=16&c=&pn=T50+Tri+%2DRC+Trimaran+Kit

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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/29/2007 2:03:19 AM   
Dick L.



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Status: offline 		With two rather well established multihull classes in the "world", and a third and fledgling being well received in some countries, it always puzzles me why a manufacturer would try to establish yet another class to further water down the classes already out there - and then wonder why their product doesn't sell or receive criticism?

The Mini40/F-48 is the generally accepted class around the world. The 2 Meter has some strong pockets of following - but mainly in France. The 1 Meter multihull class is picking up steam around the globe, but still have fewer numbers than the other two previously mentioned. Actually a try for a 3 Meter class kind of fell by the wayside with few if any actually built. So rather than to reduce overall size to 1.2 mtr. (48 inches) this company is trying to break into the market with a boat that is 2 inches longer!

I would really like to know what their marketing person was thinking. Why fight the trend, when offering a "class" sized boat could provide a place for non-builders to go. Strange.

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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/29/2007 8:42:35 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Dick L.
I would really like to know what their marketing person was thinking. Why fight the trend, when offering a "class" sized boat could provide a place for non-builders to go. Strange.

You could ask the boat designer, Will, who usually answers the 800 # given at the web site. Among other things, perhaps not everyone is as "class" conscious as you.

Jack

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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/30/2007 2:23:36 AM   
Dick L.



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quote:

ORIGINAL: jpatters
...... but haven't seen anything about the Tippecanoe T50 Trimaran kit.


Hi jpatters - only responding with an opinion as to what seemingly was a question (or statement). Also a possible reason there isn't much out there might be the boat doesn't seem to be ready for production yet.......although that may be in error depending on how often they update their website.

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quote:
ORIGINAL: Dick L.
I would really like to know what their marketing person was thinking. Why fight the trend, when offering a "class" sized boat could provide a place for non-builders to go. Strange.


Just a personal reflection and a rhetorical question - sorry - no answer required.

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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/30/2007 7:08:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		hey guys, just to throw my two cents in...why would anyone want one...they are not the prettiest things to look at...i think if you were going to introduce another version of what is already around,(albiet slightly smaller classes around),then you would want to make something that is better than what the next guy is already making...curved beams,good looking sails etc.....
anyway, only my opinion...



DICK, we are off to the mini40 titles this weekend so i will get some photos for you...i am taking the video camera so hopefully there will be some more youtube videos soon....i have attached a photo with all the sign writing of the boat i am taking...it looks really cool...
cheers
andrew

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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/30/2007 7:18:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		sorry, here is the photos...
andrew

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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/30/2007 5:25:09 PM   
Dick L.



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Status: offline 		Good luck at the event. Hopefully you will have optimum winds. If possible, many guys are ALWAYS interested in up-close details like mast/boom goosenecks or swing rigs, radio gear setup inside of hulls if available, rudders, and just general shots of hulls and beams.

Please take Hi-Res shots where possible, since 300 dpi is minimum for publishing here in our AMYA magazine. Your regatta photos would be a welcome addition to a future issue of the magazine, since they give me some column inches for multihulls - even if we aren't officially recognized.


A question: How come national event so early in your sialing season? Thought it might more like March or April toward end of "your" summer after everyone has their "thumbs" back in sync.

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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/31/2007 7:42:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		hi dick...
not sure about the timing of the titles here, but queensland is always hot so anytime is good...i dont think there is really any off season here in regards to rc sailing..i have attached a couple of pictures...there is one that has the cover on...under the lid is the power switch...the black cicle next to it is the charging point so you dont have to take the battery out...on the inside you can see the winch and the rudder servo...all the wires are obviously for the battery and charging system...the plastic bag contains all receiver....it all pretty basic untill something breaks,and then you have to remouse the sheets cause it is all internal sheeting....
cheers
andrew...
P.M me your address and i will send a cd with full size photos of everything that i have taken...i will wait till after the titles cause i will get some new photos up there


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RE: RC multihulls? - 10/31/2007 9:22:50 PM   
Dick L.



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Status: offline 		Is that a Futaba drum - or someone else's ?

If Futaba, how does it handle the sail area, and how is the speed? I primarily have used the Hitec 815bb arm for all of my previous boats, but on my 1 Meter multihull, I had to allow arm above deck due to narrow hulls. At around $140 (US) I wasn't too interested in experimenting with the Futaba if it isn't up to the requirements of speed and torque that I would like. If it works for you, I'll invest in one and maybe the catamaran idea may resurface with a winch inside one of it's hulls.

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