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Robbe Atlantis Advice
« on: May 14, 2018, 06:30:56 pm »

Hi Sailing experts,

I was wondering for those that owned an Atlantis kit what is in it ?. I have a huge box with a hull, superstructure, some other bits......it looks pretty sparse and incomplete
It does have the usual boxed extra fittings and wood set, maybe the rudder was an extra...

Should there be sails with the original ?

It looks like a cracking boat to build, not overly into sailing but might with this one.....or might get rid if to much hassle to get all the parts now that its out of production

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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2018, 09:24:25 pm »

There should be sails for sure, think fittings were separate. Rudder should be with the basic kit too.
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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2018, 10:09:50 pm »

Ok Tom, thanks

Lead weight is an extra by the looks of it, i see a rudder is for sale seperately ( so wasn't sure )

fittings were extra , extra wood pack is an extra.....so i am basically missing lead weight and sails  {:-{

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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2018, 10:21:43 pm »

pj sails or nylet do a set of sails but they are expensive.  last i looked about £240 do you have the masts etc? the lead weight was £115 about 3 years ago. Cornwall model boats were doing the mast and boom profiles not sure if they have any left though. might be worth giving them a call.
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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2018, 10:37:43 pm »

Thanks Klunk

Did the kit come with sails ?...as i saw another build thread and no sign of sails when he showed the contents of the box

I saw cornwall still had the weight

Something to think about

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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2018, 10:58:04 pm »

not sure. i paid £75 for mine. the builder didnt know how to rig it!
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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2018, 11:03:58 pm »

This link might help - an old advert but lots of info

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/robbe-atlantis-model-boat-kit-197071450

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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2018, 11:08:44 pm »

Yes C-3PO

I saw that, that's what made me think sails were seperate.....i see seperate packaging for a genoa sail on another forum...

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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2018, 11:14:06 pm »

http://ukatlantisbuilder.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
this is good site for the build. tgere are a couple of others out there as well. if you need any help or get stuck pm me and I will try to help. i can take pics of mine to show you.
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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2018, 11:16:36 pm »

ps i have a Genoa sail but never fitted it. she sails in the lightest winds or in high winds. there are pics on here from mayhem a few years ago with here heeled totally over heading for the concrete side a few feet away
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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2018, 11:18:41 pm »

Thanks guys
Great help

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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2018, 11:22:42 pm »

If my memory serves me correctly the Atlantis I own had it's build /review published in Model Boats magazine a few years back - I will see if I can find the magazine which might unravel some of the kit content


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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2018, 11:27:10 pm »

Thanks C3-PO

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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2018, 07:27:20 am »

Model Boats Magazine December 2011

http://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/model-boats-december-2011/8767

A quick eBay search on "Model Boats December 2011" should locate a copy of the magazine you could purchase which might help

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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2018, 07:46:53 am »

Thanks  :-))

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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #15 on: May 16, 2018, 08:04:33 pm »

I made a set of sails for mine from rip stop kite material. It's surprisingly easy to do!
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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #16 on: May 16, 2018, 08:10:00 pm »

Cheers, i may have contemplated that as opposed to shelling out £ 240 odd

It just so happens i checked a few hours ago at my container...

There was a false floor in the bottom of the box, it contains the sails and extra plasticard  :embarrassed: %% {-) {-) ......the huge joy and relief far outweighs how dumb i felt  {-) {-)

There was a lead time of 6-8 and 8-12 weeks at the 2 places suggested...

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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2018, 08:32:01 pm »

My sails......
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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2018, 08:33:41 pm »

Hooray I managed to post a photo from my iPad. More photos soon!
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Re: Robbe Atlantis Advice
« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2018, 08:41:19 am »

Nice picture

Thanks for sharing

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