HI! I HAVE 3 FACTORY BUILT V-32'S AT THIS TIME. ONE WAS A FOUNDLING AND HAS HAD TO BE GUTTED AND REBUILT; ONE WAS SUPPOSEDLY BUILT BY GEORGE HIMSELF!; AND ONE...
Doug, I tried contacting you directly but was told by Yahoo that your email acct has been disabled or discontinued. Would like to discuss with you a different...
I am making the following rule change proposal formally through AMYA: "Add the following sentence to the end of V-32 Class Rule 3.4: The keel may be installed...
If you make such a proposal, recommend that you include details about max fillet size, or allow no fillet, and clearly state if only the tang can be...
Ralph, I think the hull/keel joint should be closed and I would support an amendment for such. It should be noted, however, that this joint can be sealed while...
Ralph - Its good to renew our acquaintance (even remotely!) after a couple of pleasant times sailing with you at regattas in Des Moines. I'm hoping for a rerun...
Hey V-32 Skippers! The Indianapolis Admirals have set a date for our "Spring Fling" sailing regatta for this year. Its about three weeks earlier this year on...
Gentlemen: I am in dire need of the sail dimensions for the V-32. Length of each sail edge, and numbers for the mainsail leech roach and jib leech roach will...
Has anyone helped you out? I just checked in for the first time in a couple of months. If you still need this info, I can measure the sails around 10pm Eastern...
Kris: Thanks for your offer of help. I am pleased to say that a whole bunch of skippers provided comments, data and even a set of patterns from the Class...
Our annual Spring Fling V32 Regatta is April 25th at beautiful Avon Town Park Lake in Avon, Indiana. This year we moved it up a month and its our first regatta...
Hello, Ya'll After too many years of wondering about the hobby, I have finally taken the plunge. Dang, what I've been missing. Like many others, I started...
I have proposed a V-32 rule change which would allow permanent attachment and/or sealing the hull-keel joint as you have done. The ballot should appear in the...
... I sealed mine a while ago, with clear silicone and have not had any problems with leakage. Occasionally, water comes in over the top under hard sailing...
I should try that. I once came in with water almost reaching the electronics. Of course I was playing in 20kt winds and having fun submarining wing on wing....
I've been sailing at Delia Park and am getting tired of fighting the geese and their droppings. Anyone know of a sailing pond in Northern Macomb County, Mi....
For what it's worth, and I'm going to do it religeously from now on, check the Mast step on your rig for cracks. My V-32 was dis-masted because the wood...
... I like the tie-wrapped sponge idea, Phil. And, I think that silicone as a sealant for the keel is a better plan than epoxy. The keel should be removable...
... David, The procedure to adopt the two proposal to change the V-32 Rules is straightforward. Your Official 2009 AMYA Ballot will be on the back side of the...
I created a new video of my "Purple Flirp" V-32 for YouTube. If you are wanting to see one underway, or get someone interested in building a V-32 or sailing...
Vote Early, please do! Vote Often . . . oh well, we each get only one vote. All you AMYA members should have received your Official Ballot for 2009 in the same...
Hi, Paul! Great to hear from you. Hope everything is going great for you! Had a great regatta at Kettering, OH awhile back. That's my boat "Stingray" wit...
Hi! I'm new to the RC Yacht hobby and purchase my first V-32 yesterday. The number 154 was written on the inside of the hull; however, the boat did not have...
... Robert, If you bought the boat new, there should be a sticker inside the hull with a 4 digit number on it (sticker is usually on the right side). If you...
Hello new to the Club and just starting racing about a year ago in DES MOINES IA, I have read some old messages of building But would like all the tips I can...
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