New to yachting

[Vaughn]

Hi, have never done any RC yachting before, but have started to build a 1
meter yacht.

The hull is now ready for the deck, but my worry is the rigging.

Anyone have any links on where I can get help on what to put where?

The yacht is not of any real design, so I understand this will help to make
things impossible ,but surly there is a rule of thumb.

for instance:

the mast, how high?

Is it lined from side to side, and Stem to stern?

What size winch should I use for this model?

Does the winch work both front, and main sail?

Apologies for inaccuracy of terminology, but hope this will improve.

Thanks in advance

Vaughn

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Vaughn wrote:

> Hi, have never done any RC yachting before, but have started to build a 1
> meter yacht.
>
> The hull is now ready for the deck, but my worry is the rigging.
>
> Anyone have any links on where I can get help on what to put where?
>
> The yacht is not of any real design, so I understand this will help to
> make things impossible ,but surly there is a rule of thumb.
>
> for instance:
>
> the mast, how high?
>
> Is it lined from side to side, and Stem to stern?
>
> What size winch should I use for this model?
>
> Does the winch work both front, and main sail?
>
> Apologies for inaccuracy of terminology, but hope this will improve.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Vaughn

You should find some info here for international one meter boats.

http://www.amya.org/iom.html

This site has the rules and build guidelines toward the bottom of the page
in PDF file format.

http://www.radiosailing.org/catalogue.html

There are a lot of links here that may help you.
You might look for a group near where you live on the site posted below, and
find out what is being sailed locally. Clubs are very helpful & friendly.

http://www.amya.org/

Good luck, smooth sailing
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[Jas]

Not much help if you do not live in USA
Jas

"Vaughn" <vaughn.lucock@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> Hi, have never done any RC yachting before, but have started to build a 1
> meter yacht.
>
> The hull is now ready for the deck, but my worry is the rigging.
>
> Anyone have any links on where I can get help on what to put where?
>
> The yacht is not of any real design, so I understand this will help to
make
> things impossible ,but surly there is a rule of thumb.
>
> for instance:
>
> the mast, how high?
>
> Is it lined from side to side, and Stem to stern?
>
> What size winch should I use for this model?
>
> Does the winch work both front, and main sail?
>
> Apologies for inaccuracy of terminology, but hope this will improve.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Vaughn
>
>

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It didn't dawn on me at the time that poster might not be in the USA,sorry.

You could check with any hobbie supply stores near you though. They may know
of a local group, or start one with some friends with like interests. Post
a note at hobbie supply to find others that may be interested.
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we grow old because we stop playing."
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[Vaughn]

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> It didn't dawn on me at the time that poster might not be in the
USA,sorry.
>
> You could check with any hobbie supply stores near you though. They may
know
> of a local group, or start one with some friends with like interests. Post
> a note at hobbie supply to find others that may be interested.
> --

Sorry my fault should have said I'm in the UK.

Have looked around my home town, and yes there are many clubs, but just
wanted to have a little play on my own first, to mainly see this is for me,
then if all goes well maybe join a local club.

Unfortunately this was the only new group I could find specifically
concerned with boats, most UK sites found are for aircraft, and cars.

Will still check the licks as they may give the info I need.

Thanks for the reply

Vaughn

[Terence Lynock MSW]

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from "Vaughn" <vaughn.lucock@ntlworld.com> contains these words:

> Unfortunately this was the only new group I could find specifically
> concerned with boats, most UK sites found are for aircraft, and cars.

Tell me about it! I live in Telford, Shrops and if you have anything
with wings, rotors or 4 wheels your made, if it floats forget it, for
starters you have to join the local mafia club at $45 a year then you
can use one small pool on Wednesday afternoon, you can also use it on
Saturdays but stand a chance of getting your model trashed by full sized
dinghies using the same water,

regards, Terry

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