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Forum: RC Sailboats
08-11-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,587
Posted By RodCarr

I have patterns for the Kyosho 612 on hand. ...

I have patterns for the Kyosho 612 on hand. E-mail me direct. [email protected]
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-08-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,047
Posted By RodCarr

Given the tremendous amount of information...

Given the tremendous amount of information available on this and other R/C sailboat forums, it is suggested that folks with newly awakened interest spend some time reviewing the existing threads...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-22-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,441
Posted By RodCarr

STAR 45 Sails

Star 45 sails in either Dacron or Mylar are available from CarrSails.com
Forum: RC Sailboats
04-28-2014, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,271
Posted By RodCarr

For cruising and for scale like appearance I'd...

For cruising and for scale like appearance I'd think the Dacron would be appropriate. If you'll e-mail me directly to [email protected] I'll send you additional information and some photographs...
Forum: RC Sailboats
04-27-2014, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,271
Posted By RodCarr

Using the old sails as patterns we can provide...

Using the old sails as patterns we can provide either white, woven Dacron sails, or we can make them of the mylar materials used on modern racing model yachts. Contact me at: [email protected]
Forum: RC Sailboats
03-06-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,390
Posted By RodCarr

RE: creases in sails

There is no fool proof way to remove these creases. The dacron acts like sheet metal when it gets creased. The outside of the crease actually stretches and cannot be shrunk back to remove the...
Forum: RC Sailboats
01-31-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,245
Posted By RodCarr

RE: Sail for Kyosho Sea Dolphin 770, please help me!

I have the sail plan for the Kyosho SEA Dolphin that shows a 36.25" mainsail luff, and a 12.875" foot. Mainsail is connected to mast using mast loops. Jib has a 29.5" luff and 11.875" foot. I'd...
Forum: RC Sailboats
01-26-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,797
Posted By RodCarr

RE: Vortex Soling M - NEED HELP!

Vortex Model Engineering was a Santa Barbara, California company established in the very late 1960's under the management of Roger Grigsby and his wife, and with technical support from Tom Protheroe,...
Forum: RC Sailboats
07-23-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 862
Posted By RodCarr

Rich Matt Memorial Trophy

On June 17, 2012, the RC Yachting community lost one of its most well known and liked pioneers with the passing of Rich Matt of Oak Brook, Illinois. Rich was one of the founding fathers of the...
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-01-2011, 07:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,552
Posted By RodCarr

RE: Help ID - RC Sailboat

I would venture to guess that you have one of the few Vortex 60's that were built back in the mid 1970's. The boat was unique in that it provided the option for rigging an overlapping genoa jib that...
Forum: RC Sailboats
01-02-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,417
Posted By RodCarr

RE: INFORMATION ABOUT DUMAS HERITAGE 12 METER SAILBOAT

We can help with sails for the Heritage as we've been doing for the last 41+ years. Rod Carr http://www.carrsails.com
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-19-2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,044
Posted By RodCarr

RE: Jib Boom

It may have something to do with the need to build a very strong bit of underdeck framework to hold the spar, and to provide a means of low friction ability to turn, plus the boom itself needs to be...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-02-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,711
Posted By RodCarr

RE: How to start ?

I'll second Jan's advice. Find out what the nearest clubs are sailing as they are the folks who may travel to your water, or invite you to travel to theirs. The Club list on the AMYA site should...
Forum: RC Sailboats
10-27-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,186
Posted By RodCarr

RE: Sailboat; 6'+ Hull Length?

The length overall of the EC-12 is 58". Likely a typo.

Rod Carr
AMYA #002
EC-12 #2
Forum: RC Sailboats
10-21-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 922
Posted By RodCarr

AMYA Sanctioned Club Update

October 21, 2009

TO: ALL AMYA CLUBS AND CLUB CONTACT PERSONS
FROM: AMYA VICE PRESIDENT
SUBJ: UPDATE OF AMYA SANCTIONED CLUB LISTING

AMYA is in need of your assistance in updating the...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-31-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,395
Posted By RodCarr

RE: Been maintaining this vintage boat for ages, nobody around here knew what it is. ideas?

I'd not be surprised to learn that you have an older Vortex Model Engineering SOLING. Boat is 50" long? Vortex was an early provider of paneled sails, and did lots of them in bright colors. Hull...
Forum: RC Sailboats
07-23-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,294
Posted By RodCarr

RE: Fairwind vs. Nirvana II

If you think you might be interested in sailing with other skippers, and by that I mean racing, a good approach is to go to the AMYA website (http://www.ModelYacht.org), search out the "Clubs" page,...
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