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  • 12 July 2014 at 20:33 #5312
    mark tinkler
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      Conversation on vintage 6m to RC

      12 July 2014 at 20:33 #50328
      mark tinkler
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        I have a loverly vintage 6m model yacht, I would say from 1940/50s

        I am in the process of restoring her and would like to add RC.

        I am on a budget and think I need a basic two channel system – any recommendations.

        From the hardware I have I think it used Braine steering , the rudder is an un balanced 1/2 circle of brass hung off an extension / skeg of the keel. Should I convert this to a balanced rudder.

        I am not interested in racing just seeing this fantastic machine sail. I am a keen dinghy sailor and built a couple of experimental multihulls in my time.

        Mark

        12 July 2014 at 20:46 #50330
        Malcolm Frary
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          The rudder on a braine boat was usually more of a trim tab to keep the boat on a set heading and course, rather than a steering device to change course which is what is wanted on a radio yacht. Balanced or not, it will need more authority, meaning more area. A balanced one might be less demanding on the steering servo, but will probably need some serious re-siting and an extra coat of thinking and pondering.

          On a large boat, extra channels and controls to trim the sails individually is nice but not vital. 2 channel is becoming increasingly rare, given the low prices of modern multi channel sets. A 6m would need a large winch to work both sails – two more modest ones might not only be cheaper, but might make life simpler when fitting out.

          12 July 2014 at 20:46 #50331
          ashley needham
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            Mark. Hello and welcome to the font of all knowledge (ish).

            Any cheap set will do to be honest. If you need more than two channels then a Planet T5 2.4Gig set is as good as anything, about £45 or do an e-bay and get a cheap second hand 27meg or 40 meg set.

            I am not a sailor but my understanding is that balanced rudders are best for powered boats, however balanced ones do reduce the forces on the tiller somewhat, Whether this makes any difference to a model is open to debate and no doubt someone will have an opinion on this. I think it may be one of those things we like to disagree on !! I have no idea personally. I would leave it as it is as it is a period feature unless it is ugly.

            Ashley

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