Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Yachts and Sail => Topic started by: triumphjon on July 16, 2010, 07:28:33 pm
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on my way to the lake this evening ive dropped my yacht , its landed rudder first and is now in three peices ! has anybody got a spare one , or know where i can buy one please ?
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There are a couple sets on ebay for about $20.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kyosho-Seawind-Sailboat-Rudder-Keel-Set-KYOSW3-/230491869642?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35aa62d1ca (http://cgi.ebay.com/Kyosho-Seawind-Sailboat-Rudder-Keel-Set-KYOSW3-/230491869642?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35aa62d1ca)
Hope you get her fixed up soon.
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well ive superglued the damaged one together , and haveing a gallon can of polyester resin out in the shed ( smallest quantity i could buy !) ive laminated the whole thing both sides with matt & resin ! its now slightly thicker , stronger than origanal , just got to sand it smooth again !
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The Seawind rudders could be a bit larger anyway! Perhaps, the newly reinforced and a tad larger rudder will yield improved handling in heavier winds! :-)
If not, you can get a new rudder from Kysoho direct, or from any number of their dealers.
I live not to far from their US offices here in Southern California. I have ordered parts from my boat and they have been very helpful whenever I contacted them.
Let us know how your handly work turns out.
Windchaser
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had it back in the lake sunday afternoon around two hours of relaxing sailing ! my rudder is only slightly thicker ,and only about 6mm bigger than the kyosho standard item . truth being ive coated the origanal with polyester resin & matting then sanded the whole thing smooth again !