120 heats were sailed and 32 boats raced in the 2002 CR 914 Nationals at Larchmont, NY on October 25-27. You can find a report, including pictures and the...
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Larry Newcomb
MAGNABRAVO
Nov 14, 2002 1:13 am
http://www.ac15yachts.com/cupviews/ Who can afford one of these??? Sincerely, Larry Newcomb Colorado, USA...
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underdawgs5
Nov 16, 2002 9:51 pm
i am new to rc sailing and was wondering if anybody has a cheap used boat for sail. I am looking for a boat to get me started and then once i get into it i...
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mcockfi
Dec 5, 2002 9:16 pm
I'm getting ready to take the plunge and order my first boat. I found the article on radio problems in issue #34 of "CR 914 News" rather thought provoking, and...
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Chip Stratton
chipstrat
Dec 6, 2002 2:09 pm
That's the setup I'm using - with the S3801 and 2004 servos, and it works well. But, I'm not using the Futaba FM receiver, since for some reason I wasn't...
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Richard H. Martin
dickmartin722
Dec 6, 2002 8:45 pm
The article by Chuck Winder's in the CR 914 NEWS that you cite, Mark, was a report of the work that was done to try prevent recurrences of the trouble that I...
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mcockfi <MarkCockf...
mcockfi
Dec 7, 2002 5:33 pm
Chip, Dick Thanks for the feedback, ordered the boat, and saved $200. Let it suffice to say, I'm pretty fired up about this new adventure. Look out starting...
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n444bm
Dec 7, 2002 5:33 pm
How about just using chan. 68-82. If you don't use 60-67 and 83-90 the ugly chan. 23 problem goes away. Bob Miller ... Mark, was a report of the work that was...
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n444bm
Dec 7, 2002 5:33 pm
How about just using chan. 68-82. If you don't use 60-67 and 83-90 there is no chan. 23 syndrome. Of course you lose 16 channels. Bob Miller ... Mark, was a...
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thomp237
Dec 9, 2002 2:23 am
... The problem is that only leaves 15 channels. So you could NEVER have more than 15 people sailing total (7 people per division. So to host a 42 person...
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erpadin
Dec 9, 2002 1:34 pm
I think someone did the math wrong thinking you end up with only 15 channels for a regatta. There are a total of 36 frequencies available for 75 and 27 mhz....
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dhanson943
Dec 9, 2002 9:52 pm
... Buttons Are you saying that the 23 problem does not exist on FM with dual conversion receivers?...
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cbmra
Dec 9, 2002 9:54 pm
Dual Conversion receivers greatly reduces if not eliminates the 23 channel proble. If you look at the large classes such as the IOM, EC12 and M class most of...
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rolltak
Dec 10, 2002 2:24 pm
CR-914 FOR SALE!! Older boat, completely restored from the ground up by 2002 National Champion Geoff Becker. New rigging, many new parts, the boat looks...
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Sidecut1
Dec 11, 2002 6:53 pm
I am interesetd in purchasing a used boat. Please keep in mind that I can buy a new pre built boat for about $800.00 and a kit for $450.00. Please send price...
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cbmra
Dec 16, 2002 7:47 pm
Check out the happenings during the Holidays at the National Dist of the 914 http://www.rcyachts.com/shopnews.htm...
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us740
Jan 24, 2003 2:23 pm
Please check out my CR for sale You can have it now for $500! I need to move this boat now. Please go to link for more info ...
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Anthony Cirillo
antcir
Jan 25, 2003 4:41 pm
Hi Greg, Sorry you have to sell the boat, Where are you located. I have one already but I'm looking for another one, cash is the problem now(ex wife) LOL. ...
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Ken Schmidt <sailo...
d17302
Jan 27, 2003 2:59 pm
Hi Gang, If one is buying a new CR914 what options are a must? Have the fever and need to know what options I should add since I'm ordering new. Slam away, I...
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Ken Schmidt <sailo...
d17302
Jan 27, 2003 2:59 pm
Sorry, just testing to see if the mail is getting through. KenS...
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cbmra
Jan 27, 2003 3:03 pm
Folks. Just a reminder. I moderate all messages that are posted. We had some issues with SPAM being sent out on the list. This has stopped it 100%. I try to...
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Ken Schmidt <sailo...
d17302
Jan 29, 2003 12:12 am
Thanks Ernest. Sorry to hear about the "spam" and glad to hear you are checking and keeping us honest:-) I'm a new kid on the block and about to oreded a new...
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cbmra
Feb 8, 2003 5:10 pm
2003 NATIONALS HOSTED BY SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB San Diego Yacht Club is pleased to announce we will be hosting the 2003 CR 914 National Championship Regatta on...
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Dr_scud <dr_scud@....
Dr_scud
Feb 11, 2003 2:09 pm
... new. ... Recharge kit from Steve Lang AA 5 Pack batteries...
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Chip Stratton
chipstrat
Feb 12, 2003 8:30 pm
Steve Lang's recharge kit is a great convenience, no doubt. I think it greatly increases reliability of your boat since you aren't constantly pulling the...
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windwardmarc <mark...
windwardmarc
Feb 17, 2003 4:06 pm
Having recieved a CR914 for Xmas and finished building it just in time for the "big freeze" here in CT, I am, as yet, essentially inexperienced with sailing...
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windwardmarc <mark...
windwardmarc
Feb 17, 2003 4:06 pm
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Richard H. Martin
dickmartin722
Feb 17, 2003 10:24 pm
If the string you used to rig your boat was the stuff in the kit, Mark, it is Spectra, not Dacron, and your boat wouldn't be class legal if you used anything...
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us740
Feb 17, 2003 10:24 pm
Hey Mark ( I gather this is your name?) I'm here in CT also, and I'm bouncing off the walls being that he sailing fever has set in and all I can do today is...
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Chip Stratton
chipstrat
Feb 18, 2003 4:22 pm
I think the biggest impact on your overall placing in regattas or club race days is to do everything reasonable to improve the reliability of your electronics....
