I am looking for some 'setup/tuning' tips. The distance from end of the boat to the top of mast is 54.5". I know this is more than the recommended 53.75" ...
During some racing this weekend I ended up starting dead last twice because I was having main sheet problems. Then when I tried to round the first mark in the...
Hi David, You are probably going to get a few answers to this question and end up just a confused as when you started. The reason that you will probably get...
How do you apply the Decals that are included in the Kit. I was thinking of using the stripes and the cr-914 marings. Are they water based? How do you coat...
My max forward rake is about 54.25 and that seems to work when the wind is up. There are other ways to decrease weather helm on the 914... 1. Move your jib...
David, You are correct there are a number of adjustments that can help. The conditions of the day are what You can also move the jib tack boom ring back a...
Hi Geoff, I always understood that having the main a bit more open than the jib was a problem when tacking. One time I was having trouble with tacking on...
Mike If you what to use them just cut them out and peal of the backing and apply them to the boat. Don't use them on the sails as they are too thick and rigid....
Pablo, Having the main out relatively more than the jib will decrease weather helm. If the wind is lighter and the boat doesn't have weather helm, easing the...
The Washington College Sailing Team invites you to participate in the 2nd annual CR-914 Spring Regatta to be held at the Washington College Sailing Center in...
The subject of weather helm and mast rake is an interesting one. In 2003 when I built my CR-914, the tuning guide specified a median backstay measure of 53...
I recently finished my cr and am having a wonderful time sailing and racing it. The question I have is what you experienced folks would recommend to haul along...
Something that might help... Having 3 to 4 degrees of weather helm improves performance. The rudder steers the yacht, of course, but it can also provide lift...
I have never observed your servo-creeping problem myself, Jake, and the fact that no one else has responded to your posting by now suggests that it is a most...
Hi Phil, Dave Ramos (the distributor) has just added a very comprehensive spares kit for sale on his web site. It was just introduced at the Spring Regatta so...
RD Melbert brings up a valid point. Rudders are typically intended to operate with slight weather helm and their sectional shapes are designed to create...
Dick: Thanks for the comments and for calling in "the big guns" on it. Here's some further info.. 1- The batery voltages were measured with no load with a DVM....
Hi Mark, I wish I could say that I do that and that I am a FAST CR-914 sailor! If you look at the back of your boat while out of the water and you run the...
I will correspond with Jake "off-line", rather than clutter the bulletin board and everyone's email with what may be a lengthy dialog between us. When we have...
About two weeks ago, new Dry Pants MYC member Jake McGill posted some observations and questions about the strange way his CR 914, Plastic Fantastic, had...
Hi, My rudder horn recently broke and I don't seem to be able to find a replacement. Has anyone faced this problem, and if so, what do you recommend as the...
You can order one on line at http://rcyachts.com/store.asp?ItemID=57 Dave David Ramos Chesapeake Performance Models 227 Main Street Stevensville, MD 21666 ...
Buy a new one. Keep a spare. Sail on... www.rcyachts.com Dave has them in stock. They are 4.25 each. Might I also suggest that you consider the spares kit...
The rudder horn is the same as what I have used for model airplanes, so probably any good RC airplane store can provide what you need. Jerry Isaacs Thumbtack...
Mike, how's your boat coming? ... From: cr914class@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cr914class@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Mike M. Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 1:02...
rsuydam
rsuydam@...
May 28, 2006 9:53 pm
880
Hey, Almost done. Just have to rig the mast and sails. I hope by next weekend I will done. How are thing with you? Mike ... ...
Hi, A new yahoo group has been created to discuss Racing Rules, specifically those that apply to model sailboats. Please feel free to check it out and even...
I have some questions about the Dacron Corner patches. The rule says that "The reinforcement patch shall not exceed a radius of 2 1/2 inches measured from the...
Having problems with message search?
Fill out this form to ensure your group is one of the first to be migrated to the new message search system.
