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Mar 1, 2004 3:03 pm
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I have been scanning this site for some time and I would like to thank you all for all of the input and encouragement you have all provide, it is what drove me...
I race in Southwest Florida also. This past Saturday I was holed by another boat and was sunk to the bottom. Fortunately, we have a very nice young man with...
In a message dated 3/2/2004 2:06:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Whoa! The proposed rules change that would make the use of the frames (bulkheads) was...
Yes everything is the same as it was before. I think that is a good thing. I am sure the instructions say double diamonds are permitted. I decide to put in...
... Uppers are not a "diamond" as you seem to be implying. This would only apply to a jumpered diamond stay near the top of the mast to keep it straight under...
... them ... Well said LarryR. I agree with you. But I still don't know what to do in windy sailing conditions, are Saling's battery packs better placed more...
The harder the wind blows, the further back. The object is to keep the bow from diving. I mount my batteries on an HO railroad track so that they can be easily...
We have ten solings in Stuart and when we race some of us experience oscillations of the rudder and sail winches followed by loss of control or returning to...
Good idea. Wire 'em up with a drum winch and then you really have something. :-) -Paul ... From: us1m090 [mailto:no_reply@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Sunday,...
Great idea Jim...I'll pick up some HO guage tracks and install all inside the boat...trouble is, maintaining that D.... Steam engine's pressure gauge on SAFE!...
Umm! This usually occurs when the boat's receiver power is left on while the transmitter's power has been turned off...the Receiver is: "Searching" for a ...
You may laugh but at one time radio controlled competition aircraft used a servo positioned weight to bias the CG of the aircraft forward or aft to help the...
Could be a voltage drop problem. By chance does this only occur when the wind is really blowing and you are close hauled? My brother and I have experienced...
... I know this one - I really think I do... :) We have a much smaller fleet at Leesburg (3 1/2 boats) and one seemed plagued by this same problem as you...
Suggest you go to <http://www.amya.org/crnews.html> and download the article on Radio Problems in issue #34. It's a big file if you don't have a fast modem,...
This sounds right. I can always tell when the receiver battery is starting to dump because the main will shake or bounce, especially when I'm at the windward...
I would suggest to try this test to determine if it's a battery problem: On your boat stand, hold the winch arm while commanding the sail servo. You really...
When using a battery packs and charging with a trickle charger, you never know if one battery has gone bad or is weak. I chose my FM radio on the basis of...
It is very easy to see if a cell is weak. Measure the pack with a voltmeter while putting a small load on the pack. I have one of these (see link) with a...
Bruce, Does this procedure identify which cell is weak/dead and is so can you replace the individial cell or the entire battery pack? Thanks, Bob ... these ......
If the voltage of the pack under this load was low, you would have to measure across each cell to determine the offender. ... I ... plugs ... FM ... battery ...
Hi, newbie here. Done about everything else in RC, now want to try sailing. I am currently building Soling 1M. I am located in Southwest Florida (N Ft Meyers)...
There must be 30 clubs in Florida. Suggest you check the AMYA Club Listing for Florida at <http://www.amya.org/clublist.html#FL>. Find a club close to you, and...
I believe the printed instructions for the HItec 815 suggest that a 5 cell is strongly indicated. I use a 5 and have had no problem with occilations. Dave...
... Check out the listing for Deep Creek Model Yacht Club in Port Charlotte. We have the the most competetive group in the area. We just took 1st place in club...
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