Hi Josh, Yes, it's pretty normal. The AMYA is mostly volunteers working for nothing. I think you need go a little easy on them. (Chill.) I'd give it 6...
Paul....what are you doing up at 4:00 am....I thought I was the only "crazy" one out there....shows your dedication to the Class and also your work ...
Bow bumpers are REQUIRED in our group as well. This is probably the only case where I strongly feel that the class rules MUST be changed. Pete Eschman #671 ...
We're considering a move to the Colorado Springs area next year, and I was wondering if the Solings are active in that area of the country. Anyone know? Thanks...
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I'm confused, I think it is quite legal to use a bow bumper. It sounds, Pete, as though you wish them to be manditory. Perhaps you're looking to make them...
We here in Edina, MN, sail on a pond with concrete bulkheads right where we launch from. I have a bumper for that reason only. In a high speed crash, I don't...
Richard, Thanks for the input; the location makes sense now. I planned on reinforcing the bulkhead and will pay particular attention to the mast step area. I...
I am new to this. I purchased a used Soling and ordered new sails. When they came, they did not include battons. What do I need to do to add these to the ...
In a message dated 4/1/2005 3:23:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, billcoates@... writes: Bow bumpers are REQUIRED in our group as well. This is probably...
In a message dated 4/1/2005 10:53:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dfullsail@... writes: I purchased a used Soling and ordered new sails. When they came,...
In a message dated 4/1/2005 4:21:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, pfixx@... writes: The S1M Web Site has just been updated with lots of new links and ...
one at a time I am using a stick on material that I got at a yarn store. This way I can try out different things. Camie gemmert@... wrote: In a message...
You tell em. George! :-) I agree with what you say.! --Jim L ... another boats ... of bow - down) and ... will miss ... full-length bow ... It's ... was ......
Doug: In case you didn't get the building instructions with your used Soling, you can download them from the files section of this forum. They were one of the...
Here are a few of the ways I've tried that worked pretty well. Office Depot sells some 3-M tape that is nothing but adhesive ( no plastic sub-straight ) that...
I am aware of any organized club in the Colorado Springs area. However about 65 miles away in Denver is the Denver Area Model Yacht Association. Yes, it is...
Gentlemen- I just read a message from george that sais that I said:Bow bumpers are required in our group as well. This is probably the only place I think the...
In a message dated 4/2/2005 9:35:10 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, billcoates@... writes: If, like me, your into massochism, you could sew batten pockets...
Making Battens: I like the method used on the Victoria. A self-adhesive acetate plastic strip. They are easily made from heavy-duty document laminating plastic...
Some how the " above mentioned tapes" weren't mentioned! 3-m puts out a line of adhesives in 'tape' form that are available from Office Depot and other such...
Bill was simply quoting my message. See msg 4117, then Bill's reply in 4120. I am not suggesting bow bumpers be required. I think they should be legal. As...
Pete, Thanks for your comments. The S1M Class Advisory Committee has considered the question of Bow Bumpers. It's a surprisingly controversial question....
In a message dated 4/3/2005 8:14:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, eschman@... writes: I think they should be legal. Whoa! What should they be made of...how...
I am new to R/C sailing and have a soling under build currently, how ever I have 60 years on the water in every thing from Lightnings to offshore Maxi- boats...
We are located in the Trade Winds of North Central Florida. Seems the only time we have problems is when the wind speed exceeds 12-15 kts. Perhaps the problem...
Bow Bumpers... ONLY if they are made from 'Bright Red' Clown Noses! :) Actually, how many boats get damaged each year? I would think the number is quite low. ...
Bill I have to disagree with you. Bow bumpers are neither discussed anywhere in the kit instructions or in the class rules and they show up no where on the kit...
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