Someone with knowledge on model rc sailboats?

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  • domp444
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2009
    • 846

    #1

    Someone with knowledge on model rc sailboats?

    Not sure where to post this, sorry if it's in the wrong thread.

    I've got a 50" Marblehead sailboat, with a really nice planked hull which I put together myself. The deck, though, was done by someone else and I don't like it. I would like to know if there is someone in the NY area that can make me a new deck and fix the boat up. I'd like it to be out of wood, and better match my hull. I'd also like new fittings installed on it, so someone with knowledge on the subject would be great.

    Thanks,
    Dominick

    SV27 w/ Ammo 2300 / Stock ESC || Pursuit w/ Leopard 4074 2200kv / SeaKing 120a ESC || MHZ Drambuie on Ice w/ 2x Schulze 4.160wk's / 2x Neu 2215 1.5y's
  • colormegone
    Member
    • Oct 2010
    • 67

    #2
    Try posting on the RC Universe forum.. They have one for rc sail boats. Might get your info there.

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    • jac4412
      FE Addict
      • Jun 2010
      • 425

      #3
      Ya, I've worked on sailboats but have extremely limited experience in this. I can also suggest you to an rc modeler in Australia who is absolutely fantastic with all work... only problem is the cost would be high (shipping)
      JAC4412 RC

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      • sundog
        Platinum Card Member
        • Feb 2009
        • 878

        #4
        Originally posted by domp444
        Not sure where to post this, sorry if it's in the wrong thread.

        I've got a 50" Marblehead sailboat, with a really nice planked hull which I put together myself. The deck, though, was done by someone else and I don't like it. I would like to know if there is someone in the NY area that can make me a new deck and fix the boat up. I'd like it to be out of wood, and better match my hull. I'd also like new fittings installed on it, so someone with knowledge on the subject would be great.

        Thanks,
        Dominick

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        • domp444
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2009
          • 846

          #5
          Thanks guys! I'll try RC Universe. I bet the guy in Australia is great at this, but it's gonna be at least a 56" long package, haha, so shipping won't be cheap... plus building costs.

          I'll let you know if I find someone and I'll post pics when it's done :)
          SV27 w/ Ammo 2300 / Stock ESC || Pursuit w/ Leopard 4074 2200kv / SeaKing 120a ESC || MHZ Drambuie on Ice w/ 2x Schulze 4.160wk's / 2x Neu 2215 1.5y's

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          • blizard05
            Senior Member
            • Jun 2007
            • 576

            #6
            Contact the AMYA www.theAMYA.org, look for a club in your area. I could do a teak deck for you, but I'm in MA Larry
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            • dano1
              Senior Member
              • Dec 2010
              • 403

              #7
              Boomer here is a sail boat nut and has alot of knowledge toward them, you may send him a message, he has some really nice boats and may know where to direct you.

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              • domp444
                Senior Member
                • Jul 2009
                • 846

                #8
                I'll try contacting Boomer, I think he also replied to my thread on RCU.

                Oh and Larry, would you be able to put all of the hardware in for me as well? A teak deck sounds awesome. I'd love to see what you've done before.
                SV27 w/ Ammo 2300 / Stock ESC || Pursuit w/ Leopard 4074 2200kv / SeaKing 120a ESC || MHZ Drambuie on Ice w/ 2x Schulze 4.160wk's / 2x Neu 2215 1.5y's

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                • domp444
                  Senior Member
                  • Jul 2009
                  • 846

                  #9
                  Hey again. I posted on both RCU and RC Groups, and have not been able to find anyone close by to do the deck for me. Bump :)
                  SV27 w/ Ammo 2300 / Stock ESC || Pursuit w/ Leopard 4074 2200kv / SeaKing 120a ESC || MHZ Drambuie on Ice w/ 2x Schulze 4.160wk's / 2x Neu 2215 1.5y's

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                  • domp444
                    Senior Member
                    • Jul 2009
                    • 846

                    #10
                    Bump still looking for someone!
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                    • Doby
                      KANADA RULES!
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 7280

                      #11
                      Trace a template of the deck onto cardboard, transfer template to wood, trace on wood, cut wood = new decking.
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                      • Mike5334
                        Junior Member
                        • Jan 2012
                        • 6

                        #12
                        There is a couple Marblehead related threads on RCGroups. Perhaps maybe make a post there?

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                        • Diegoboy
                          Administrator
                          • Mar 2007
                          • 7244

                          #13
                          Where in NY are you? Look up Vett on RCG He's also on RCU under the same name.
                          Fred lives in Mahopac NY (I'm not sure how close that is to you) He does amazing work, Attached are some images of the sailboats he built.

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                          • domp444
                            Senior Member
                            • Jul 2009
                            • 846

                            #14
                            I'm in NYC. Tried contacting Vett but he said he has been away from boats for a while.
                            SV27 w/ Ammo 2300 / Stock ESC || Pursuit w/ Leopard 4074 2200kv / SeaKing 120a ESC || MHZ Drambuie on Ice w/ 2x Schulze 4.160wk's / 2x Neu 2215 1.5y's

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