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Forum: RC Sailboats
02-12-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,351
Posted By jpatters

RE: T-37

With limited sail time so far, it's ok but downwind performance could be better. A number of things could be tried to improve it. I plan to make a bunch of rigging changes and see how she does. I...
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-11-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,351
Posted By jpatters

RE: T-37

I recently finished a T-37. I believe the web site said 10-12 hours avg. build time plus a couple of hours for the deck kit. It took me about 80 hours including paint, varnish, and ~15 hours for...
Forum: RC Sailboats
11-17-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,077
Posted By jpatters

RE: Victoria vs Nirvana Pro

The Victoria is definitely a builder kit. See http://www.acehobby.com/ace/PDF/Boat/5556Victoria.pdf

IMO, the Nirvana is not a builder kit. Epoxy, CA, drill bit, hobby knife, sandpaper, and...
Forum: RC Sailboats
10-29-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 122,459
Posted By jpatters

RE: RC multihulls?

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
Forum: RC Sailboats
10-28-2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 122,459
Posted By jpatters

RE: RC multihulls?

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

...
Forum: RC Sailboats
09-12-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,038
Posted By jpatters

RE: New Zealand AC Thunder Tiger

There's been a lot of discussion on ETNZ performance, modifications, etc. in many threads at http://www.rcgroups.com/sailboats-59/
Look for all ETNZ topics going back to June.
Jack
Forum: RC Sailboats
09-10-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 33,921
Posted By jpatters

RE: nirvana II tips and tuning guide

Stephen,
I bought Lang's Nirvana II Race with the upgrade electronics. It included a Hitec HS-645MG sail servo and Hitec Zebra transmitter, receiver, and rudder servo. Zebra is apparently...
Forum: RC Sailboats
06-06-2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 33,921
Posted By jpatters

RE: nirvana II tips and tuning guide

Dan, you may have already done this but I suggest you ask Steve Lang at http://sailrc.com/ about 2.4 GHZ for Nirvana. He optionally provides it with his RC Lasers. 2.4 GHZ capability would cost...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-25-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 33,921
Posted By jpatters

RE: nirvana II tips and tuning guide

TC , glad that tip helped. I just noticed the fraying problem a few days ago after about 15 hours of sailing, much in windy conditions.
Jack
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-25-2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By jpatters

RE: Nirvana II Pro Or Sanibel?

From my research, FM radios may have some technical advantage but there is nothing wrong with AM radios for sailing, at least ones with narrow band receivers that have been available for many...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-25-2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 33,921
Posted By jpatters

RE: nirvana II tips and tuning guide

Nirvana II sheet tip:
I noticed the sheets were becoming frayed where they pass through the holes in the booms. The holes have sharp edges and it's probably just a matter of time before the sheets...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-23-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By jpatters

RE: Nirvana II Pro Questions

If you don't want to hassle with installing an electronics upgrade, you could buy a Nirvana II-Race at http://sailrcnirvana.com/Nirvana_Store.html
I have one and it performs well. Or they have an...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-08-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 33,921
Posted By jpatters

RE: nirvana II tips and tuning guide

The "nirvana II pro" designation sounds like one of the options available at http://sailrcnirvana.com/Nirvana_Store.html If so, the "Tips and Tricks" at http://sailrcnirvana.com/Nirvana_T_T.html ...
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