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[Abandon Ship]

Hi all,


I've been messing around with RC powerboats for a while now and would like to try sailing as well. I've no experience with sailing (full size or RC) so would like to get a boat I can use to learn the basics.
I'd be sailing on an enclosed pond so the boat can't escape but the depth is only about 6 to 8 inches around the edge so not room for a deep keel. I'd prefer RTR to kit or plans for my first attempt


Any recommendations?


thanks
Dave

[MikeMcP]

you may struggle with a yacht in such shallow water

[SteamboatPhil]

I believe there was one called "Micro Magic" and also one called a "footy" Guess how long that one was...   they might be right for you

[JimG]

You will be looking for an old fashioned pond yacht with a full length keel for that depth of water. Most of the modern yacht designs have a deep keel which won't work.
Jim

[Abandon Ship]

Hi Phil, I've looked at the Micro Magic already - out of my budget for a "try it you might like it" boat. Seen some plans for a footy, might have a go at a build if RTR not available.


Hi Jim, the pond was built for model boats about 120 years ago, so old fashioned pond yachts would have been order of the day. Might have to build one as can't seem to find RTR.


Looks like rain tonight so might go over and do a proper depth check tomorrow morning to confirm my 'guestimate' of 6 to 8 inches deep


By the way, I have considered the Joysway Binary Catamaran because of the pond depth (although I would prefer a monohull) - any thoughts?


Dave

[Ralph]

A cat probably isn't a.good.choice to start with, you need to be lightning quick on the controls - an unexpected gust and it's.over before you know it and they don't self right. 


As Jim says, a traditional hull is probably best, even then you might need a.pair of wellies just to be on the safe side.


Ralph

[KitS]

A cat probably isn't a.good.choice to start with, you need to be lightning quick on the controls - an unexpected gust and it's.over before you know it and they don't self right. 

True, they don't. 


Don't ask me how I know this..........


But on the other hand with almost no depth of water a cat won't go all the way over, one hull will be clear of the surface. 

[Abandon Ship]

Thanks for your replies, been back to the pond with a ruler!
At the edge it's typically about 8 inches deep, gets deeper further in. a water mark around the edge shows that normal depth is about 10 inches.
Anyone know if a Micro Magic will float OK in 10 inches? (or other recommendations for that depth?)


Thanks
Dave