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[joppyuk]

I've recently joined the forum after many years as an 'armchair modeller' nearing retirement and considering getting back into harness. I have lots of plans (mainly MAP) and am going to start with something simple, but I shall need considerable advice on motors, batteries, and radio equipment as the first two have changed radically and I never had anything to do with the latter in my previous modelling days. I'm planning on contacting the local club, about 20 miles away and plan to annoy everyone with stupid questions.Will keep posting irregularly once I find out how to put photos on this gadget.

growing old is compulsory - growing up is optional

IJ

[tobyker]

see the ACTion electronics site for useful diagrams of every sort of motor installation. (No, just a satisfied customer)

[Perkasaman2]

Welcome joppyuk, our Mayhem world is your oyster... 

[Prophet]

NO such thing as a stupid question.. when your not sure ask that what my father always said.

Any ideas what kind of boat you want to build? sail yacht? tugs? cruiser? etc

I'm assuming your intending to scratch build from plans? starting simple is aways a good thing.

Battery, radio, motor, ecs systems have changed dramatically in the past 15 years, I agree with Tobyker that Action electronics is a great site to check out for wiring diagrams, and all manner or electrical equipment for internals suck as esc's motors, mixers etc, prices are pretty reasonable too.

While your on the subject of looking to join a club be sure to check what they regularly sail,l many clubs now tend to avoid IC engine run boats but don't be put off if thats what your into there are loads that still can and do run IC quite happily ( my local club has an outright ban on Ic due to locality of the lake ( bang smack in the middle of a village)
Also check the clubs insurance policy ( IE club fee if you have to pay if they have insurance.my local fee is £45-50 a year but that covers the clubs insurance) i have my own personal liability insurance also which also covers accidental damage to my boats, i also sail at other location with out my club so £90 a year to me is worth it for peace of mind that if anything goes wrong I'm not going to end up paying a fortune i don't have)

Prophet

[DickyD]

ave insurance.my local fee is £45-50 a year but that covers the clubs insurance) i have my own personal liability insurance also which also covers accidental damage to my boats, i also sail at other location with out my club so £90 a year to me is worth it for peace of mind that if anything goes wrong I'm not going to end up paying a fortune i don't have)

Prophet

£ 45-50 is a bit expensive. Our club charges me £20 for a family membership which includes insurance where ever we sail.

[Prophet]

only about 8 memebers at my local .... hence high price to spread the cost more memebers = lower fee so everyone move down to cornwall LOL

[SteamboatPhil]

joppyuk, welcome, to the site and back to boating, where abouts are you, and what is your local club, they're maybe members on here.

Prophet,  if  you joined the MPBA its only £20 per year (less if you are over 60) which covers you for £10 million public liability, and to insure your boats try Tony at Walker Midgely, I'm sure the premiums would be a lot less (or get your club to affiliate to the MPBA----cheaper still.

Phil

[Prophet]

I'll look into that thanks for the advice 

[Colin Bishop]

MPBA website with insurance details here: http://www.mpba.org.uk/

You can either join through an affiliated club or individually as a Countrywide Club Member.

Colin

[joppyuk]

Well there's a bit for me to consider already! I'm in Ipswich and my local club used to be Woodbridge but I can't track any power boating at the moment. Needham are next, and I have made overtures and intend to visit their water one sunday soon. I've been rooting through my plans and came across a Veron 26 inch Police Launch that looks ideal. Eventually I hope to work up to my scratchbuilding a couple of Victorian warships from IWM plans. Nothing like being ambitious is there. Thanks for the welcome, I'll keep you all posted.

ij