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kyosho seawind
I just bought a seawind kit and have been looking at different threads about the kit. Question The kit calls for a futaba 3801 sail servo, that is discontinued. The 3802 lacks the power of the 3801. So what is recomended for a good drop in replacement?
Bob Oh yes it is here somewhere I just havent found it |
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seawind servo
So the hitec will drop in, in place of the 3801? Same size?
Bob |
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Servo suggestions and hatch upgrade
I have included a picture of the servos I am using. I have had this boat in extreme wind conditions and had no difficulties in pulling the sails. The rudder servo works great as well.
You can still get S3801s off the web. I got one a fews months ago at a fair price from RC-fever.com (do a search for the part number.) Edited 9/10/13 Sadly these have become nearly impossible to find. Possible replacement is the HS 755MG. I upgraded the stock hatch with the one in the picture. The fellow who makes them sells them on E-bay. Nice looking and they work great. I made two other modifications you may wish to consider. The first was to replace the string rigging and install 30 or 45 lb test 1 x 7 strand SS nylon coated leader and SS adjustable turnbuckles. Pictures are also included. The other modification was simplify the factory sail management system. I replaced their method with a slightly simpler method. (See the photo- it shows the modification) Congrats on the new boat!! You will enjoy it. Boomer Hatch upgrade http://cgi.ebay.com/Kyosho-Seawind-r...item3a5cff3a3a Edited 9/10/13 Sadley this items is no longer made. SS Surflon leader = C045T-4 SS leader and sleeves = S3, 4, 4L Bright (clear) Google search should provide multiple suppliers SS Turnbuckles (called rigging screws #030-030) go to: https://www.radioyachtsuppliesaustra...ter-Image.html Pekabe 482 rigging screw go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/PEKABE-482-Singl...item3a5dd5819b ImagesView all Images in thread
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Last edited by Boomer1; Sep 10, 2013 at 11:23 AM.
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Hi Robert
if you need to compare physical dimensions of servos the info will be on the company websites...... www.hitecrcd.com or www.futaba-rc.com but I like this site for info on every servo known to man www.servodatabase.com Allan |
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The Hitec HS765HB is the same size and has the slightly better specs. The price is about the same as the old 3801.
Check out the SeaWind forum for more information than you will probably ever need: http://www.seawindrc.com/forums/philboard.asp Eric |
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custom sails
Any body make custom sails for the seawind?
Sample http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-RADIO-REMOTE...item3363af6cae Bob |
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if you are planning to race - be aware of class rules:
12 SAILS: 12.1 Sails shall be provided in the kit, Replacement sails shall be those supplied by the kit manufacturer. 12.2 Corners of the sails may be reinforced not to exceed 3 inches from the corner of the sail 13 BATTENS: 13.1 Batten length and placement shall be as defined in the kit instructions. Alternative materials of uniform cross-section may be used. |
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custom sails
I am looking for a set for when I am not racing, for free runs. I will be keeping the kit sails if I race.
Bob |
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Stockmaritime in Germany make some , look here and check out the video;
http://www.stockmaritime.com/modellb...php?lang=en_GB Edward. |
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Carr Sails shows them on their price list. Some skippers in our club use Carr sails on their US1M's and they look to to be of excellent quality and are fast.
http://www.carrsails.com/Catalog.html FC |
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silk screen
Next hot question. Can I silk screen a design and the numbers on the stock sails and still comply with regulations?
Bob |
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Dennis Desprois' of Walurs Sails also has Seawind sails
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They can be stick-on sail cloth numbers that the sailmaker supplies at added cost, numbers you purchase on your own (See http://www.beanbag.com/wjsails/products.asp?cat=200 at $1 @ - remember you need four sets of numbers - one set for each side of the jib and main) or traced and filled in with a Magic-Marker (or waterproof equivalent). If you mess up you can "erase" with a little acetone and start over. I have a US1M set of sails from Dennis and put on my own numbers by printing them out on a printer, placing them under the semi-transparent sailcloth, and tracing them on with a marker. That way there are no edges to disrupt the air flow over the smooth surface. These are excellent sails, but I had forgotten he will cut sails for any boat you want from your supplied dimensions. Not many people go to the expense of after market sails for a boat that is generally raced as a tightly controlled one-design class. If you are not going to race with these after market sails, then why bother with numbers at all? If it were me,,,,and it's not ![]() FC |
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