Is Thunder Tiger Vicotria fun?

[Thomas]

Hi,

Is Thunder Tiger's Victoria fun and easy to learn how to sail?

Tom

[A.T.]

The best value for the dollar and of a size that fits easily into most
family cars Remove one knurled nut and the keel drops out to make the fit
even easier. MK ll about to hit the shelves has improved sails etc.
For full information, refer to = http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
..scroll down to
"Boats, Yachts, Submarines, Warship Combat and Nautical reviews"
"sub section"
Thunder Tiger "Victoria" [Tip= Hitec HS605BB for sail servo)
Ace Hobby - kits and parts
Performance Tips by "The New Zealanders"
Victoria Resource Centre
VRC - How to Articles

regards
Alan T.
Alan's Hobby Web Links
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
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"Thomas" <tomchao@lucent.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> Is Thunder Tiger's Victoria fun and easy to learn how to sail?
>
> Tom
>
>

[joeygoose]

The Victoria is a very nice boat for the money and handles reasonably well, you would probably be very happy with it.

Before you lay out the cash for one, however, you might want to check the Victor V32 ( http://www.victor-model.com/v32.html ). It's probably going to run you $50-100 more than a Victoria and radio, but it does arrive ready to sail with all electronics installed, is custom built to your specifications (in terms of hull and sail colors), and IMHO is a much more attractive boat with it's varnished birch deck and mast. Just as the Victoria, the mast and keel are both easily removable and the entire boat fits very nicely in the trunk of a compact car.

The Victoria and V32 have about the same sail area (aprx. 435 square inches) and length, the V32, however, is about 1.5 lbs heavier due to a longer and heavier keel. The Victoria is a little faster in light winds on calm inland waters, the V32 can handle higher winds and rougher water. Both are very easy to sail and make great first boats.

The enclosed picture is of two V32s (the orange one in mine) sailing in a cove of Chincoteage Island, Virginia (USA). Both of these boats have been sailed in salt water routinely with few issues.

Hope this was helpful. Happy sailing!!!

[Bernd Mludek]

Yes the Victoria is a great little boat, as is the Victor V-32. That
being said, the most important aspect of getting a sailboat is to get
one that other people in YOUR area are sailing and/or racing.
There is nothing more boring than having the ONLY boat of its kind on
the water and nothing to race against.
This is based on my personal experience.
Check out the AMYA website and see what cluns are in your area and
what they sail.
Hope this was of some help.
Good sailing
Bernd


On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 21:51:28 -0500, joeygoose
<joeygoose.pipyp@rcgroups.com> wrote:

>
>The Victoria is a very nice boat for the money and handles reasonably
>well, you would probably be very happy with it.
>
>Before you lay out the cash for one, however, you might want to check
>the Victor V32 ( http://www.victor-model.com/v32.html ). It's probably
>going to run you $50-100 more than a Victoria and radio, but it does
>arrive ready to sail with all electronics installed, is custom built to
>your specifications (in terms of hull and sail colors), and IMHO is a
>much more attractive boat with it's varnished birch deck and mast.
>Just as the Victoria, the mast and keel are both easily removable and
>the entire boat fits very nicely in the trunk of a compact car.
>
>The Victoria and V32 have about the same sail area (aprx. 435 square
>inches) and length, the V32, however, is about 1.5 lbs heavier due to a
>longer and heavier keel. The Victoria is a little faster in light
>winds on calm inland waters, the V32 can handle higher winds and
>rougher water. Both are very easy to sail and make great first boats.
>
>The enclosed picture is of two V32s (the orange one in mine) sailing in
>a cove of Chincoteage Island, Virginia (USA). Both of these boats have
>been sailed in salt water routinely with few issues.
>
>Hope this was helpful. Happy sailing!!!
>
>
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[Gary R. Schmidt]

Bernd Mludek wrote:
> Yes the Victoria is a great little boat, as is the Victor V-32. That
> being said, the most important aspect of getting a sailboat is to get
> one that other people in YOUR area are sailing and/or racing.
> There is nothing more boring than having the ONLY boat of its kind on
> the water and nothing to race against.
> This is based on my personal experience.
> Check out the AMYA website and see what cluns are in your area and
> what they sail.
> Hope this was of some help.
> Good sailing
> Bernd

I have to add that I find just getting out to the pond and sailing is
quite enough for me. It's very relaxing, so odn't feel like you _have_
to race.

Cheers,
Gary B-)

--
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whether you were up them with or not
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[A.T.]

Refer to =http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
"Boats, Yachts, Submarines, Warship Combat and Nautical reviews"
and scroll down to
Thunder Tiger "Victoria" [Tip= Hitec HS605BB for sail servo)

Performance Tips by "The New Zealanders"
Victoria Resource Centre http://www.intellisys.net/VRC/
VRC - How to Articles

see also section under "Reviews, Plans, FAQ & Tips" for a lot of good
information on alteration and installation of RC equipment and rigging etc.
for all yachts.
regards
Alan T.
Alan's Hobby Web Links
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
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"Bernd Mludek" <n6rmc@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:855265d0d14e6ac7b526bb0ec535b0c1@TeraNews...
> Yes the Victoria is a great little boat, as is the Victor V-32. That
> being said, the most important aspect of getting a sailboat is to get
> one that other people in YOUR area are sailing and/or racing.
> There is nothing more boring than having the ONLY boat of its kind on
> the water and nothing to race against.
> This is based on my personal experience.
> Check out the AMYA website and see what cluns are in your area and
> what they sail.
> Hope this was of some help.
> Good sailing
> Bernd
>
>
> On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 21:51:28 -0500, joeygoose
> <joeygoose.pipyp@rcgroups.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >The Victoria is a very nice boat for the money and handles reasonably
> >well, you would probably be very happy with it.
> >
> >Before you lay out the cash for one, however, you might want to check
> >the Victor V32 ( http://www.victor-model.com/v32.html ). It's probably
> >going to run you $50-100 more than a Victoria and radio, but it does
> >arrive ready to sail with all electronics installed, is custom built to
> >your specifications (in terms of hull and sail colors), and IMHO is a
> >much more attractive boat with it's varnished birch deck and mast.
> >Just as the Victoria, the mast and keel are both easily removable and
> >the entire boat fits very nicely in the trunk of a compact car.
> >
> >The Victoria and V32 have about the same sail area (aprx. 435 square
> >inches) and length, the V32, however, is about 1.5 lbs heavier due to a
> >longer and heavier keel. The Victoria is a little faster in light
> >winds on calm inland waters, the V32 can handle higher winds and
> >rougher water. Both are very easy to sail and make great first boats.
> >
> >The enclosed picture is of two V32s (the orange one in mine) sailing in
> >a cove of Chincoteage Island, Virginia (USA). Both of these boats have
> >been sailed in salt water routinely with few issues.
> >
> >Hope this was helpful. Happy sailing!!!
> >
> >
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