... already built. However, if you are going to build a keel, it is better, and easier, just to cut a couple of "V" notches, about 1/2" - 3/4" deep, in the...
... this is the 442nd boat he's built. he acts the same way at the pond. he wins a few races and he can't talk right. tends to be like a little puppy and leaks...
SOLING 1M FOR SALE new, complete, ready to sail including sail rig, radio, rechargeable batteries for both transmitter and receiver and stand. $360....
Why is it that a hot soldering iron looks just like a cold soldering iron? Why is it that you only find out when you are packing your tools away for the...
A short reminder: It is acceptable for you to advertise your PERSONAL Solin1M for sale - but only once...please provide your email address and/or phone number ...
How about a little help with sails. I have a new boat that is nearing completion and now with soft water about three or four weeks away I need to decide what...
stock sails are fine....IMO.. just check the sail against the control diagrams make sure its isn't small... I would remove the stock gromets put corners...
Stock Victor sails work fine as you get started in racing . Reinforce stock sail corners with thin CA. I have used this technique with no problems! Or ,if you...
I have been using Victor sails since day ONE (when S1M became a class). The best advice around is what we all say, practice, practice, and practice some more,...
Right on,Lat3934etc.Weget a lot of bang for the buck in the Soling classBob ... From: lat3934715@... <lat3934715@...> Subject: Re: [Soling One Meter]...
Hi Ted, I am in the process of mounting a new suit of Spider sails, I think they look really good.The Victor sails are adequate.Re-enforcement of the corners...
... ======= Better than the above- If you have or use Victor sails, DO NOT get the Victor corner reinforcements. When you get your sails, use a pair of...
The grommets are a bit of a problem ; the reason I taped over them was the tendancy to tear the cloth removing them. If you go to the trouble of removing...
... When you crush the grommet as described below, the crimped outside ring tends to open up. I've removed any number of grommets that way without tearing the...
Thanks to every one for their advice. I think I will have to rig the stock sails first to see how they look. I ordered some material for corner patches and...
Next month, on Saturday 4 April, the Ashburn MYC will be hosting the Cherry Blossom S1M Open at the Ashburn Sports Pavilion in Ashburn Virginia. You can find...
A few questions about batons? How do you attach them to the sails? Any tips on the size (length & width)? Should the size vary depending on the sail (main vs...
take a look at the rules in the files sections of the yahoo groups its specifies sizes (lengths) and locations. can be attached by stitching, glue, tape,...
Thanx for all the good advice and the spelling lesson. :) At the risk of sounding ungrateful, the suggestion of referring to the rules, was not what I had in...
In my opinion battens are not needed on the small stiff Soling sails. Any adjustments to sail shape can be made with existing sail adjustments. Battens in ...
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