I posted before that I was using two battery packs wired through an 'ON' 'ON' toggle switch with my radio to improve my sail time. One pack was the original...
I found out just how unprepared I was this weekend. Lost the shrouds in the diamond rigging and didn't have any spares, not even a crimping tool with me to...
Shaun, With no more info than what you have provided here, my best guess is this: You have one or more bad cells, or possibly just an undercharged condition in...
Charging and discharging cells in parallel is always a dicey thing. Now, discharging parallel cells with two different chemistries is REALLY DICEY and charging...
... ETC. ... NO IT IS NOT ... IT DOES NOT. MANY OF US HAVE SWITCHED TO 2500mAh PACKS FOR THE Tx. ... I'D SAY THIS IS A NON-ISSUE. ================ I remember...
Hi Region 1 skippers - Just a reminder that the Interclub Championship will be held on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester on Sunday, September 16th, the first...
I made a battery pack with eight 2700 mA NMHydride batteries for the Spectrum transmitter. Works fine and lasts for a long time. No problems. J Tyler ...
I found the problem!!!! I asked for, and was given an old returned cordless telephone battery by my local electronics store. I nneded the plug for the spectrum...
... This was the "gist" of Ron's message ... I've never noticed a major problem with the Victor sails although I have a distinct impression that Victor's...
... I've not seen those "Darts" used. Seems to me like that breaks the class rules. I would judge that as a modification not specifically allowed by the class...
... I ... not "world ... luff in ... term) in ... boat ... The 1/4" luff curve is the only shaping allowed- and it is shown in the sail plans at 1/2 the way up...
... ================= The statement about the "Darts" was a general statement regarding how I recall some sailmakers achieving an airfoil shape to their...
Did you put the 2650mah battery in your transmitter???? ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com [Non-text portions of this...
... =============================== I put a 2500mAh pack in mine. After sailing 2+ hours I left it on when I got home to run it down. It started beeping...
I everyone! I have a soling kit on order. Ihave Sailed and raced sailboats for years but I am now looking at sailing as a hobby as well. My question is -I have...
... I highly recomend at pre built keel and rudder. IT was worth it!! Also Iused the Pekabe single turnbuckle to connect the rigging wires to the boat. It...
See Soling web-sight on YAHOO and go back thru posts as well as using the links posted on the website. Very good pointers in these posts. Class rules are very...
Rick, What do you mean by 36/600? I have a 1M Soling for sale which is in excelent shape. Just not using it. Am located in Michigan. Cheers, Charlie Rick...
Charlie, It is my understanding that there is a slightly smaller class of boats that measure 36" instead of the longer 39.25" (or 1 meter) length. You will...
... condition.Electronics are ... eastern ... ======================== FROM THE AMYA WEB SITE: 36/600 "The 36/600 is the smallest of the development class...
I tried this paint and had a terrible time with it. I have just painted for the third time, and (again) I have to sand off and start over. I talked with the...
You can use Krylon Fusion over some primers. I used it over Ace Hardware Premium interior/exterior primer with no problems. My boat is an older Newport 12,...
We are starting a new model sailing club, located in the far Eastern suburbs of Cleveland, OH. This offers a new growth opportunity for the hobby in Northern...
... Eastern ... the ... drive ... sailing ... be ... CMBC ... WRYC, ... growth ... Oh- I forgot to mention: we will (for the near future)be only supporting...
Soling 1m has many weak points. All screw eyes should be replaced by through deck fittings, I used ss cotter pins with 1/4 inch wood to back them up. The area...
I may be uninformed, but I can't find WHAT the ballot issues we are supposed to be voting on say. Paul, someone-- where can I read the text of these issues??...
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