Hi all,
Newbie to the forum, glad I found it, and especially this post. I've had a Southie for a year - no problems with leaking, though I do give both ends of the propshafts a squirt of grease before each sail.
I haven't dissassembled her yet as the warranty has only just run out. I'd like to go to twin ESC's as time and funds permit, but in the meantime I'd like to give her some working lights. I've got the LED's, built and tested the PCB to run the all at the correct brightness.
Thing is, how to take the superstructure apart without damaging it. I want to run thin wires up through the wheehouse and up the back of the mast, and also up into the navigation lights. Deck lights are no problem.
Can I ask for some advice on this please.
Has anyone figured out how to make her steer when going astern. I know twin ESC's would do the job and I'm familiar with manouevering a full size twin screw tug (Dad was a tug skipper and let me 'play'!!) But how about changing rudders or giving them more throw. Would that help.
Last thing... I built a barge for her - solid mahogany and 8kgs. Looks great but rocks and rolls like a mad things. Any ideas for making it more stable?
I've attached a couple of pix to show what I mean.
very many thanks
Andy G
Roll to port...
and starboard..
occasionally behaves .. sort of!
Southie and barge [note the additional anchor, like Wyeforce.
Southie at full speed - no leaks!