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Forum: RC Sailboats
08-16-2004, 07:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,832
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Angles of lean

Disco,

Here is the the major difference, Speed. A properly designed multi hull on a beam reach will have one hull out of the water. Now boats generally like to head up into the wind during a...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-12-2004, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,832
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Angles of lean

Hi Disco,

The rigid sail, or wing for sailing has many technology issues that really apply to boats only. On an airplane, a non-symmetrical foil is used in most aircraft, with a symmetrical...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-12-2004, 07:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,785
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Anyone else building muti-masted ships (pics)?

If you got weeds, you need full keel boats, i.e. like the J or EC12. Our pond has a serious millform problem, and the only thing that can sail in it if the weeds aren't treated by sunblock are 12's...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-12-2004, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,922
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Airtronics/Futaba

Thanks for the reply's.

The RX is black, which I guess indicating an older model. Not sure if this helps to identify, but it does state

[u]"Airtronics 92765/72 FM"
...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-12-2004, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Change from 4.8v to 6v

I use a 6 Volt 5 cell pack (AA Size) in my boat (2100MAH) with Futaba FP-S10 Servo, Hitec 715BB, And Hitec 645MG, running through a Futaba 127DF receiver. It works great and gives me a good 4 to 5...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-12-2004, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,922
Posted By ec12-1582

Airtronics/Futaba

Hi all,

I'm a bit confused on servo wiring and RX compatability. I have an Airtronics Vanguard TX and Airtronics 92765 FM Dual Conversion Narro Band Receiver, that I just inherited. The RF...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-12-2004, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,612
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: SAIL Engineering winch

As an EC12er, I did not recognize the type of winch your using. If you have kraft electronics I'm assuming your have an early model of the EC12. You might want to post this question on the EC12...
Forum: RC Sailboats
07-22-2004, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,291
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: My boat is back

Hi Alden,

I'm not sure if this boat belongs to any class, It looks like a 36/600 or IOM, but you state an LOA of 50 inches, or 1.25 meters, so I can't I.D> it. You might want to post this...
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
07-08-2004, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 472
Posted By ec12-1582

A stupid question

Hi anybody,

I have a Have a Hitec Laser 6 on 75mhz band that I use for RC sailing (Great radio by the way).

Any way, I've just built a new mark tug and would like to use my Laser 6 as...
Forum: RC Sailboats
07-08-2004, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,572
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: setting up winch system

I'm a big proponent of the closed loop system using a drum winch. It costs a bit more than an arm servo, but , the travel has always seemd more realistic, and has a higher reliability factor than...
Forum: RC Sailboats
04-02-2004, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: My Ec12 Refit

Thanks Rob,

Took a lot of time, but in two trial races, she is much less tender, heads up better, and is really quick on accelerating on the wind. I still have some sail tuning issues,)(the...
Forum: RC Sailboats
03-30-2004, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
Posted By ec12-1582

My Ec12 Refit

Hi all,

Thought I would share the results of the winter refit of my EC-12.



More PICS avavalble at:

Intrepid 1582-The Refit
Forum: RC Sailboats
03-26-2004, 11:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,380
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: What is your next boat?

Tough Choice, A new EC12, A J-boat, or an IOM.
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-11-2004, 10:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,944
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: How important is the size of the model ?

Bigger is Better, only due to scale effect. As primarily an ec12er, I can put her in winds my Northwind just couln'dt handle. Similarly, my friend's J class, is faster (larger sail area) regardless...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
02-09-2004, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By ec12-1582

Ensuring Frequency Band

I recently obtained a 4 Channel Conquest AM (FP-T4NL) that was advertised as a 75Mhz model, and came with a 75.790 Type 72-3 AM Crystal. ..

However, after receiving the radio, the data plate on...
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-08-2004, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,183
Posted By ec12-1582

WHY WE SAIL?

This started on on other board, but I thought it might bring a bit of relevance to as all.



Hi Grampa,

It’s been a long time. I want to thank you for all that you made me. It’s...
Forum: RC Sailboats
01-09-2004, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,103
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: The perfect pond?

Ok Rob, you asked, and here's the wish list.

(And if I ever have enough money to buy land and open a hobby shop, this will be on site-kind of like a 20 acre RC Boat event stadium)

Pond-...
Forum: RC Sailboats
01-04-2004, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 950
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Share electrics with R/C plane?

I've got to agree with LtDoc. But, it may not be quite as expenseive as you think. A 75mhz radio for a two channel boat (Nirvana, etc) can easily be had for around new $50. retail.

Futaba 2ER...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-29-2003, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,060
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Sail material

I'm having the same problem with Hnag-em High's link.

Here's another that carries various sailmaking supplies:
Great Basin Model Yachts

Chris
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-29-2003, 02:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,699
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara is still sailed as an active AMYA recognized class. The last fleet count I can find is 113 boats. with the majority in the Midwest (Region 3) or the West Coast (Region 6, the...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-29-2003, 08:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,621
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: EC12 Rig - via the Internet...attaboy!!

Hi Rob,

Got to agree Rick's sight is great. In re-fitting my twelve, I've stripped the deck off, and had Rick send me a set of the Rhinehart Plans. Used them as templates for the deck ribs,...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-28-2003, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,060
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Sail material

It depends on what your ultimate goal is. If you're cutting sails for a strict static display, dacron is the probably the best choice. If however you plan on actually sailing, and more specfically,...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-13-2003, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
Posted By ec12-1582

Painting Fiberglass

Hi All,

I'm in the middle of a major refit of my EC12. After stripping down the terrible krylon paint to the gelcoat, she needs a new paint job. Any thoughts on painting fiberglass?. I've...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-05-2003, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,433
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Best Place to Sell Sailboat?

Another option is AMYA Honest Ahab Classifieds. Also try RCsailing.net, or rcsailtalk.com.

Chris
Forum: RC Sailboats
10-23-2003, 07:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,570
Posted By ec12-1582

RE: Victoria, Nirvana or Sanibel

Hi Tim,

THere are 2 active AMYA Clubs in your area. The Closest is the Dix Hills Club that sails at Lake Johnson City Park in Cary.

Dix Hills Model Yacht Club

The Second is Piedmont...
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