New model sailboat

[RobertN]

I just got a new Kyosho Seawind. I have been sailing an Aquacraft "Paradise" RTR for the last year; it is a lot of fun! It is a 26" long boat; excellent beginner setup. I wanted a second boat though, so my son and I can both sail. I got to sail a Seawind a while back, which helped me decide... The Seawind is a larger boat; it is 39"(a 1M race boat)

I have just unpacked this boat. It takes some assembly and painting. I already have a 2nd radio and receiver; I do need to get rudder and sail servo's though.

There is a race June-24 near here(There is a model yacht club in Sacramento). Hopefully I can have it ready to sail, although I don't think I will race; just a shakedown cruise

Will post a few pictures once I start assembly

 

[Egon]

I am envious! For the last forty years I've been building a sail boat. Last week I planted the seeds for the trees that would would be proper for boat material!

 

[Jstpssng]

I am envious! For the last forty years I've been building a sail boat. Last week I planted the seeds for the trees that would would be proper for boat material!

At least you have definite plan. I've been planning on a sailboat since 1976. So far I've decided the sails will be white.

Or maybe blue, or...


RobertN, I hope you enjoy your boat.

 

[RobertN]

I had always thought the RC sailboats looked like fun. Since my son got me the first boat last Fathers Day, I can tell you, they are fun

I'd also like to get a real sailboat too. Time and budget has that on hold. Eventually, I would like to get a 21-25' boat, on a trailer. You can find that size boat with a toilet, kitchenette, and sleeping room for 3. I'm actually thinking about selling my old Farmall and buying a boat; I got the Farmall for parades, but have not been in one in two years...

At least you have definite plan. I've been planning on a sailboat since 1976. So far I've decided the sails will be white.

Or maybe blue, or...

RobertN, I hope you enjoy your boat.

 

[hazmat]

Sounds like fun. I was into RC cars and trucks as a teenager. Never had an RC boat. But the real deal is lots of fun - just ask Boo

 

[EddieWalker]

Sounds interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures of it. Both of it being built, and of it out on the water!!!

Thanks,
Eddie

 

[jbrumberg]

Once my Newport 17 sailboat goes in the water I have to start mowing my lawn with a RC . Jay

 

[RobertN]

This is the beginning. So far I have unpacked some stuff, and am in the process of prepping the hull for paint. Like many models, there is left over plastic from the molds that needs trimming.

I hope to paint this weekend.

These pictures give an idea of size. My existing boat is 26" long, and about 4' tall. The new one is 39.3" long, and about 6'2" tall, keel to top of mast.

Sounds interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures of it. Both of it being built, and of it out on the water!!!

Thanks,
Eddie

 

[_RaT_]

Geez Robert, I read your first post and was quite confused. A 26' and then a 39' sail boat, need radio etc., I thought you were talking feet. I was already to show you my itty bitty 12' monster called a Topper. After I see the pictures I realize your talking inches. Mines bigger!

 

[_RaT_]

Sounds like fun. I was into RC cars and trucks as a teenager. Never had an RC boat. But the real deal is lots of fun - just ask Boo

Ain't it though!!!

Robert, Catalina 22's out at Folsom all the time.