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7 October 2022 at 21:15 #102353
Billy Claire
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I'm making a wooden boat based off of the toy boats that rent for the ponds in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris. My original keel was WAY too small so I went with a larger one – but it still won't float upright. I think I need to add weight to the keel but I'm unsure what to use/ how much to add.

The Tuileries boat looks like it has some sort of lead weight…

Thoughts? Thanks for your help…
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7 October 2022 at 21:15 #3087
Billy Claire
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8 October 2022 at 10:19 #102354
Dave Cooper 6
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Hi Billy,

If it's any help I'm using internal (lead) ballast on the Pilot Cutter plus, a detachable steel keel.

I'm not sure what type of construction your boat is but the others may be able to help…

Regards,

Dave
8 October 2022 at 12:32 #102357
Tim Rowe
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Hello Billy

I can't see the photos. You need to check on the instructions on how to create an album and then how to transfer the photos into your posts.

How long is the boat and what does it weigh at the moment. Dimensions of your keel would also help.

Tim R
8 October 2022 at 14:40 #102358
Billy Claire
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Posted by Tim Rowe on 08/10/2022 12:32:54:

Hello Billy

I can't see the photos. You need to check on the instructions on how to create an album and then how to transfer the photos into your posts.

How long is the boat and what does it weigh at the moment. Dimensions of your keel would also help.

Tim R

Hi Tim-

The photos are hosted on my website. Not sure why they aren't showing up. This is the direct link: http://www.theallens.theallens.com/sylsboat.JPG

I'll try to do an album.

Billy
8 October 2022 at 14:47 #102359
Billy Claire
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Top is actual Tuileries boat – bottom is boat I'm making.

not sure why the bottom photo went sideways…

Edited By Billy Claire on 08/10/2022 14:47:47

Edited By Billy Claire on 08/10/2022 14:53:42
8 October 2022 at 14:51 #102360
Billy Claire
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So, yesterday I hit on the idea of using spring clamps to figure out how much weight I will need. Two seemed to do the trick – now all I need to do is weigh them and figure out what to use.
8 October 2022 at 16:57 #102362
Kev.W
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Go to your local tyre shop and beg a strip of tyre balancing weights, they are self adhesive, stick the requiered amount in equal amounts on either side of the keel fin.
8 October 2022 at 18:34 #102366
Billy Claire
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Posted by Kev.W on 08/10/2022 16:57:54:

Go to your local tyre shop and beg a strip of tyre balancing weights, they are self adhesive, stick the requiered amount in equal amounts on either side of the keel fin.

Cool idea. I'll give it a shot!
9 October 2022 at 17:02 #102380
Dave Cooper 6
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If, per chance, the tyre depot isn't coming up trumps, I got my last weights from Cornwall Model Boats. They can probably supply most of your other needs as well…

Cheers,

Dave
9 October 2022 at 19:53 #102383
Dave Cooper 6
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Oops, slight slip-up there…..on checking the delivery notes, the weights came from T9 Hobbysport (Bradford). Cornwall MB supplied the motor, shaft and ESC…

Dave
9 October 2022 at 22:17 #102384
Billy Claire
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Posted by Dave Cooper 6 on 09/10/2022 19:53:39:

Oops, slight slip-up there…..on checking the delivery notes, the weights came from T9 Hobbysport (Bradford). Cornwall MB supplied the motor, shaft and ESC…

Dave

Thanks Dave!

Being in the US, I just ordered these from Amazon. Lead-free and black in 1 oz segments. I need 13 or 14 oz to offset the pitch I think. (clamps weighed 13.2 oz)
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