Hitech support was called and they did NOT recommend digital servos for use as sail winches. Just stating our experience with the digitals. If they work for...
Everyone here should try to keep in mind that, while important, there is MUCH more to successfully running the largest AMYA class then registering boats and...
My warped mast is now straight thanks to John Pitkin's advice. I have enjoyed John's sage advise for the past year and really appreciate it. The hair dryer...
Thank you. I e-mail Mr. fixx and he got ight back to me with my registatrion number. thanks for your help.. ... things can ... email ... recall, I ... the...
Hi Jim I'm retired and find that my time is for giving to help others who need it. Whether a neighbor, friend or fellow skipper. If I ran a business and needed...
... of the ... future. ... Have the drawings of all three arrangements been posted as suggested above. I have searched the posts and don't find anything. A...
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A file with diagrams and text describing how recent S1M Class Rule changes affect allowable mast rigging has been posted in the files section of the Yahoo...
Sorry this took a while to get the reply from Hitec. I got pretty much the same answer as Ken. Yes, digital servos have a little more holding torque, about 30%...
Folks Quick question on using the exponential function on the DX-6. I've got the rudder set up w/dual rates. In one mode, I've got a streight liner rudder...
I recently purchased a nice, used Soling and greatly enjoy sailing it. After one of our top skippers helped me tune it, it seemed to keep up pretty well with...
My guess based on your question is that you haven't built one yet - otherwise you would be familiar with how these go together and just how difficult it is to...
Cody, Removing a fixed keel is not that difficult. If your boat is WAY off, it might be worth the effort. Keel alignment errors from bow to stern (twisted) are...
John and all This is a great idea and follows what I was considering. I have a full wood working shop, so cutting of the keep is an easy step. I actually had...
Is there some sort of preparation that I need to do to make bondo stick to the transom? I sanded it, then cleaned it with alcohol and applied the bondo. Two ...
Hi Bill, I used Marine-Tex on my transom and to permanently attached the keel. Marine-Tex can be found at marine supply houses and over the internet. It is an...
Bill, When referring to "Bondo", it's almost like saying "Coke". There are many types of fillers available. Some are made by Bondo Corporation and other made...
I just wanted to let all the S1M owners know the Carlyle Yacht Club RC Fleet will be hosting an AMYA sponsored SIM 2007 Region IV Championship Regatta in...
I prefer to use Sig epoxolite putty. This is a two part epoxy putty that is used in building RC airplanes. I have used it on many airplanes and two Solings....
Paul, Several of the files section links appear to be dead. I'm getting "file not found" on many of the pdf files including the "Allowable...pdf" file. John...
I have been over the class rules for the Soling 1 meter and cannot find anything that restricts the use of luff ring replacing those "cotter pins" that locate...
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