size of sails

[sloboat66]

does anyone know the truth about the square inches of the sails on nirvana 2 and or a seawind? i have heard every thing from 430 sq. inches to 596 sq. inches. can anyone help me out? this would help on which boat to get. thanks!

[Bilge_Snipe]

Hi sloboat66, I've been doing a little research on these two sailboats and here are the specs.:

Seawind:
Length: 39.9"
Height: 72.7"
Beam: 8.9"
Weight: 6.5 lbs
Draft: 14" (water depth to sail)
Sail Area: 604 sq. in.
Price without radio: $289.00 approx.

Nirvana II:
ength: 32"
Height: 64"
Beam: 7.75"
Weight: 5.5 lbs
Draft: 13" (water depth to sail)
Sail Area: 525 sq. in.
Price with radio $159.00 aprox.

Hope this helps,

[doomracing]

a nirvana ll for more than $200?! wow i hope i never buy anything at that store/site. everything must have a inflated price.

[doomracing]

Ed you still debating witch boat to get? i still say the nirvana, and save your cash to build your USOM ounce i get my new one built. i can sell ya the hull, and you can start building it up. remember you can race against my nirvana, and have a even playing field. i really do think a USOM will still out sail a seawind. plus no other seawind to race against, so it still would be a mismatch of a race.

the club only races ounce a week, but we can race the other 6 days at walden pond, or mure lake. just a thought.

Jerry

[Bilge_Snipe]

Sorry for the type O guys, :(

[Bilge_Snipe]

You should listen to doomracing advice, there is no better way then to learn from someone that has experience, racing and practicing your sailing skills with others that are better then you. They can teach you far more then just trying to guide you sailboat on your own. Good luck to you.

[doomracing]

not a problem. i must say though i was very shocked to see the price.

[Bilge_Snipe]

Prices are from this site:
http://sailrc.com/

Just a quick reference, I'm sure he can find cheaper prices, but the service is supposed to be next to none, since he sails what he sells.

[doomracing]

Steve is one nice guy for sure. also it's nice to support your lhs.

[mfr02]

Nirvana II:
ength: 32"
Height: 64"
Beam: 7.75"
Weight: 5.5 lbs
Draft: 13" (water depth to sail)
Sail Area: 525 sq. in.
Price with radio $159.00 aprox.

a nirvana ll for more than $200?!

No, $159.00.

[sloboat66]

well i just picked up my new boat . i bought the nirvana 2 . apparently the only way to find out the sail size is to look at the box . in case anyone wants to know it is 525sq. inches. poor doomracing mine dont a hole in the hull. i will race his nirsubvana any time!even with my paradice with or without the slotcar motor!

[Bilge_Snipe]

Congrats sloboat66, on getting your Nirvana. Please post when you have time, your thoughts on putting it together and sailing it. Some of us are still kicking it around in what to get?. Good sailing and my all your competion be behind you, LOL. ;)

[doomracing]

Bilge

sloboat and i have sailed my nirvana in winds that would have made sailing my USOM a challange. granted it was a hand full also in the big gusts, but it sailed fantasticaly. in my opinion it's the best bang for the buck as a first boat. there are things i'll change on it, but it's realy a fantastic boat.

sloboat

Ed ya made the jump. glad to here it. CONGRATS!!!!! look forward to see ing it sail. it's race day tomorrow. you up to it? you can see how she sails with the USOM's. i here yer stopping buy to chat with mom tomorrow. i'll see ya then.

oh ya there is no hole in my nirvana now, and she is now orange. gotta sand out a sag, and put a second coat on her then a clear coat. see ya tomorrow.

Jerry

[Bilge_Snipe]

Thanks Doom, for your comments on the Nirvana good sailing tomorrow. :)

[doomracing]

not a problem Bilge. get one you won't be disappointed with one.

well i did better than normal. took a second, and a few thirds. the wind was almost nonexistant, but did much better than normal. all in all it was a great day at the pond.

[Bilge_Snipe]

Almost anyone can sail in good wind doom, (notice I said almost) LOL. :o It takes a better sailor to squeeze movement out of every gentle breeze and puff of wind you get. Your day at the pond was a great day doom, keep giving your competition a real good look of your stern, when you're racing them, LOL. ;)