Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Yachts and Sail => Topic started by: Robert Smith on April 27, 2015, 10:07:50 am

Title: Moonbeam
Post by: Robert Smith on April 27, 2015, 10:07:50 am

I have just bought a secondhand Metcalf "Moonbeam" but some of the ropes have been broken on the sails. Has anyone got a copy of the sailwinch setup as I have just bits and pieces of rope.

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: jaymac on April 28, 2015, 10:46:53 pm

I have the moonbeam albeit never got wet yet . If nobody comes up with out  will try and  take a pic or make a drawing. Is it drum or sail arm mine is drum
Jay

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: Nemo on April 28, 2015, 11:54:04 pm

I have the Moonbeam plans Bob. Will try and copy for you. I had the same problem but I could not replace the lines on the winch drum due to lack of access. I replaced the winch drum with a sail-arm which was much simpler to install and she sails perfectly. Admittedly, the arm is not quite as powerful and you have to change the servo, but it works for me.
(another) Bob.

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: Robert Smith on May 02, 2015, 02:37:33 pm

It is a sail winch at the moment I have stripped all the rigging and mast so that I can clean up the deck and revarnish it

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: jaymac on May 02, 2015, 03:25:26 pm

Might see you down Portishead Lake sometime then.  Bob Mk2 why has your Gaff got brewers Droop?

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: Klunk on May 02, 2015, 03:43:00 pm

Hmmm much as I like the moonbeam, get yourself a robbe Atlantis and have some fun.
P's if anyone has a moonbeam for swaps then contact me. I have lots of swapsies! !!

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: jaymac on May 02, 2015, 04:48:50 pm

I also have the Atlantis as well PM sent

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: Robert Smith on May 03, 2015, 05:52:59 pm

Thanks for all the information and Jaymac if you are around Portishead on the 31 May we are having a Open Day and you are all invited.
Bob

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: jaymac on May 03, 2015, 07:40:08 pm

Who's ''WE '' Bob  {-) {-)
Jay

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: Robert Smith on May 03, 2015, 08:26:02 pm

"We" are the "Woodspring Model Sailing Club"

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: jaymac on May 03, 2015, 10:46:16 pm

I'm always around Bob enjoy the day

Title: Re: Moonbeam
Post by: Nemo on May 04, 2015, 03:28:18 pm

Quote from: jaymac on May 02, 2015, 03:25:26 pm

Might see you down Portishead Lake sometime then.  Bob Mk2 why has your Gaff got brewers Droop?

The halyard had worked loose I think - that's what you get for rushing things to get on the water - and me a sailor for 40 odd years! Stupid boy!
Will be on sale here next week.