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Forum: RC Sailboats
05-17-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,109
Posted By Fairwind

RE: 2.4GHz in a boat

I agree with Fresbill in that the 2.4 works well in r/c sailboats. We have several members of our club that are hooked on them. It sure helps not having to worry about channel conflicts.

By...
Forum: RC Sailboats
03-04-2008, 01:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,316
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Looking to sail in central California

Yo,

If you are driving south you could stop in and sail with Sierra MYC. They sail at and sail with them at Plaza Park in Visalia on Sundays from 10-2pm. The web address for the club is...
Forum: RC Airboats
01-19-2007, 02:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,873
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Watter canon !FIRE!

Hi,

I have been using a 12 volt windshield washer pump on my R/C pontoon boat for the past 10 years to power a water cannon. It work well, I can squirt water about 15' using 7.2volt batter...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-30-2006, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 647
Posted By Fairwind

What is it?

Have you ever seen this boat and if so what is it?

It is 1 meter long. It came with 3 servos, one to control backstay tension. Check out the ballast it looks like a 58 chevy hood ornament. ...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-30-2006, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,200
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Footy Ideas...

I have been playing with foam for a mold. I just did some quick glue up of some scrap foam and then took it to the bandsaw. After that I layed on a layer of very thin fiberglass. Right now I'm...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-30-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,374
Posted By Fairwind

RE: What is your next boat?

Hi,

I also started with an Ocean 500 from Kyosho. You might want to consider taking out the standard servos and putting in something lighter in the boat. I put in two Cirrus CS-26bb's and it...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-31-2005, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By Fairwind

RE: rigging

Our Big 5 sporting store sometimes carries this seven strand plastic coated wire with crimps. You can also buy it from Great Basin Model yachts at http://gbmy.com
# Stainless Steel 7 Strand Wire...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-23-2005, 12:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,870
Posted By Fairwind

RE: radio help, please

Hi Guys,

The spektrum dx6 looks interesting. I have been thinking about adding it to my after christmas list. Many of the features are just what we would want. The one that is of particular...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-20-2005, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,870
Posted By Fairwind

RE: radio help, please

Hi Andy,

My name is Rick and I need a 12 step program.

I like the Hitec Ranger III radio for a transmitter. I own two of them right now with a couple of different receivers.

...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-19-2005, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,870
Posted By Fairwind

RE: radio help, please

I wouldn't use the car pistol grip radio on a boat. I don't think you will be happy.

I have been a fan of the Futaba Attack SR radio for my boats. Taking the spring out of the left control...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-19-2005, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,656
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Fairwind 900 electrics

Hi,

It is hard to say what the device was but maybe it was a servo stretcher. They are used to make a sail arm turn 180 degrees. I have no clue why the makers of Sail Servos, Futaba, Hitec...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-16-2005, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,126
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Do they sink

We have never lost a boat at our pond, yet, from sinking. We have had a couple boats take on water. Most often the problems shows up in the keel trunk or the rudder tube not being complete sealed. ...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-15-2005, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,187
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Footys????

These are fun boats to build and sail. We have had fun with them and will probably build a few more.
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-15-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,329
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Fairwind 900

Hi,

If you are going to paint, we have found that Krylon Fusion paint is the way to go. It is made for plastic and produces a fine mist that makes painting a snap.

If your going to modify...
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-11-2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 640
Posted By Fairwind

Flex Shaft

Hi,

I need some help finding a replacement part. I'm looking for a Flex Cable drive shaft for a MRP outboat motor. I purchased a complete Dolphin II outboard because I couldn't find a shaft. ...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
12-11-2005, 06:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,747
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Trailer Build

Nice job on the Trailer Don!

Where did you get the materials for the boat?

Next time you come down to our pond, bring it with you.


Rick
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-07-2005, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,771
Posted By Fairwind

RE: First boat!

Hi,

If you looking for inexpensive sail materail you might want to try using Clearphane. It is very light. On the leading edge we add some straping tape to keep everything from streching out...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-07-2005, 07:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,028
Posted By Fairwind

RE: New at sailboats-Kyosho tradewind 36-600

Hi,

I have a few Fairwinds and a Windancer (Fiberglass Fairwind) and a Tradewind which are very close. I have used a Futaba 3801, Hitec 715bb, and Fubata S125's in them. They all work fine. ...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-07-2005, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Fibreglass hull, need help to identify.

Hi,

Maybe you folks can help me identify this 1 meter boat. It appears to have been a kit boat. The beam is about nine inches and the mast is about 61 inches tall. There are three servos...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-07-2005, 03:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,374
Posted By Fairwind

RE: What is your next boat?

Since last year I have added to my collection of boats. An ODOM, IOM(tinto), Catamaran (PVC pipes), American 3, an unidentified 1 meter, and a rowboat shelf turned into a sailboat. Notice that...
Forum: RC Sailboats
09-23-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,173
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Making sails

I have had success on several of my boats using fishing line to tie the sails to the mast. After tying a knot just go ahead and drop some super glue on the knot so it won't come out. I have also...
Forum: RC Sailboats
09-23-2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 664
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Servo Question

Hi Iaclmac,

You might look at the Servo City web page for Servos and there realted speed charts. I see they have a HS 785hb that takes 1.68 seconds to rotate 60 degrees. ...
Forum: RC Sailboats
09-01-2005, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,187
Posted By Fairwind

RE: Footys????

Building isn't bad, but not much room inside for everything and big hands.

Here is one of mine rigged with a Lanteen Sail.

Rick
Forum: RC Sailboats
06-04-2005, 10:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,028
Posted By Fairwind

RE: New at sailboats-Kyosho tradewind 36-600

Hi,

Thanks! The Fairwind rig is right for this boat. Do you ever get to sail your trade wind???

Rick
Forum: RC Sailboats
11-23-2004, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,153
Posted By Fairwind

RE: buying a boat for my grandfather

I would go to the same park your grandfather likes and ask the guys at the park what they sail. Sometimes they have a club boat and that is what you should get your grandfahter.

It would be...
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