Which suggests again that we have all to experience something rather than being told we must do it, ie have a 'B' rig. Yes it's a good idea, a small 'A' rig is...
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Jim Linville
us1m090
Sep 1, 2008 8:54 pm
The 2008 Region One Footy Championship Regatta (RCR) will be held on Rosemary Lake in Needham, Massachusetts on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Directions and a...
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andy.trewin
Sep 1, 2008 11:51 pm
Brent - wise words indeed - however for the UK rather than smaller "B" rigs read Humungos "A" Pleas tell me - what is meant by the expression "Tool dipped" its...
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Earl Ingram, III
etthree
Sep 2, 2008 2:42 am
I'm new to this group but I have been around motor racing for a long time. One thing I learned many years ago when it comes to writing rules is called the...
3085
Jimmy
jsouthward1
Sep 2, 2008 5:11 am
Hey, just so you guys know I have posted My AMYA Star 45 class boat "serenity"; on eBay. I hate to use this group to solicit like this, I mean that sincerely....
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Angus Richardson
ogrespeaks
Sep 2, 2008 7:37 am
... time. ... called ... That is precisely why the rule is as it is. You don't have to measure areas or anything like that. You just have to make sure that the...
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maryannc10
Sep 2, 2008 1:54 pm
... Andy, Tool dip is a product sold in cans in hardware stores. It was designed for you to dip the handles of pliers etc. to provide a rubberized non slip...
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Robert Boisvert
robert_boisvert
Sep 2, 2008 3:31 pm
Hi Andy, ACE Hardware in the U.S. sells a product called PLASTI DIP a "Multi-Purpose Rubber Coating" Please visit this web site for details. ...
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andy.trewin
Sep 2, 2008 11:16 pm
Well said Angus Rgds AndyT ... long ... rules is ... measure ... That's ... rigs ... rule ... put ... light ... discovered ... and ... becomes ... measurement ...
3090
gbeauvin
Sep 2, 2008 11:38 pm
Hi guys. I grabbed the bob-about plans from here : http://footy.rcsailing.net/plans.php I managed to get thesails and general layout pages printed at what ...
3091
GEmmert@...
gemmert2003
Sep 2, 2008 11:51 pm
REPLY: When checking in at a regatta, you choose two suits of sails - "A" rig is open, however, the "Storm rig" should be measured IAW established ...
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Angus Richardson
ogrespeaks
Sep 3, 2008 4:49 am
... sails - "A" ... established ... Precisely - and the process is like judging prize rabbiys - pick it up by its ears an dump it in the box. Make sure that...
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Graham
scalesailing
Sep 3, 2008 3:55 pm
K2 is the reason that the Kittiwake kit has not been available for awhile. K2 is the result of watching and listenning to what our customers have done with...
3094
Butch B
butchbragg
Sep 4, 2008 11:12 am
The Central Florida Model RC Yacht Club AMYA Fleet #241 invites you to compete in the "Footy Florida Festival" Third Leg Saturday, September 13th, 2008 At our...
3095
Andrew Halstead
liteflight
Sep 4, 2008 1:54 pm
WHAT a good notice of race! Its clear, covers the practical, legal and comestible aspects of the meeting - I wish I could be there to sail with you. I...
3096
Nate G
kd3oh
Sep 5, 2008 12:40 pm
I wanted to report on our visit to the UK. My son and I were not able to find any events to watch but, in my opinion, what resulted was much better. Angus (...
3097
andy.trewin
Sep 6, 2008 1:32 pm
Please excuse me posting this on the USA website, however I know alot of UK Footy owners lurk in here and I wanted to get this information to as many of them...
3098
Nate Graham
kd3oh
Sep 6, 2008 3:27 pm
I am just starting in sail but have 9 years in R/C combat warships. We regularly get very wet - as in sunk! There is a body of knowledge on protecting...
3099
Bill Nielsen
railtwister
Sep 6, 2008 7:08 pm
Hi Nate, In looking over the product data sheets, it would appear that this material is mostly (up to 75% by weight) solvents, all of which are harmful to...
3100
Nate G
kd3oh
Sep 6, 2008 8:24 pm
OK. Good questions. It is super on the actual PC boards, like a receiver out of the case. It dries to a thin film that sticks very well to wood, plastic and...
3101
Bill Nielsen
railtwister
Sep 6, 2008 9:09 pm
Nate, Thanks for the quick answers. Where does one find ScotchKote, locally? The 3M website only shows it as being available from their website. Home Depot,...
3102
Nate G
kd3oh
Sep 6, 2008 9:29 pm
Is TYVEK too stiff for Footy rigs? When we did some work on the house, the contractor cut off the end 18 inches of a full roll to fit the side of the house....
3103
Nate G
kd3oh
Sep 6, 2008 9:39 pm
Lowe's in the electrical tape section. part no 43906. Nate ... locally? ... return "0 ... order a ... content...
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Bill Nielsen
railtwister
Sep 6, 2008 10:30 pm
Nate, Thanks. I guess I'll have to go there in person. I wonder why the Lowes website doesn't return a result on this item if they carry it? Oh well, I guess...
3105
r_harle
Sep 7, 2008 5:23 pm
3106
r_harle
Sep 7, 2008 5:24 pm
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Lynn DeHart
kb3fn2000
Sep 7, 2008 7:37 pm
I to (as a newbee) wonder where you folks get your light weight sail material? I want to build some "swing" rigs and have no idea where to purchase the ...
3108
SVEN
ezykatch2000
Sep 8, 2008 12:46 am
... Hi, Take a look in our links section for websites that sell sail material amongst other items....
3109
Charlie Mann
c_mann404
Sep 8, 2008 2:14 am
Sven Try what several have done in Europe Get a grosery bag, They where rather successfull. also free advertising for the store. Charlie ...
3110
Bill Nielsen
railtwister
Sep 8, 2008 2:53 am
Hi Lynn, I got my material from "Hang-Em-High", a kite supplier in Virginia whose website is listed in this group's "Links" section. The material I got was 1/2...
