Topic: HFM/Duplex/Lesro 575 yacht (Read 16557 times)

Patrick Henry · « **on:** December 25, 2009, 09:35:21 am »

Does anybody still have or still sail one of these little yachts? I had one years ago, great fun it was too, much better IMHO than it's successor, the 590.

I wonder how it compares to the Graupner Micro Magic?

Rich

Klunk · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2009, 10:22:01 am »

I have one in my shed in a box...no idea how to put it together!!! It's mostly built but cannot figure the rc layout

Patrick Henry · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2009, 10:28:15 am »

Sell it to me, I'm after one of them.

Rich

Klunk · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2009, 01:18:00 pm »

have seen these goi on ebay for silly prices.....will get a picture for you so you can see it!!

Patrick Henry · « **Reply #4 on:** December 25, 2009, 01:25:44 pm »

That'd be good, much appreciated.

Rich

Klunk · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2009, 12:35:55 pm »

here's the pics!

Klunk · « **Reply #6 on:** December 26, 2009, 12:36:41 pm »

there are 2 sets of sails as in picture

Patrick Henry · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2009, 12:39:25 pm »

That's good of you to post them, many thanks indeed. They bring back memories....

Rich

Patrick Henry · « **Reply #8 on:** December 26, 2009, 01:15:58 pm »

Sorry mate, hit my pm maximum level...grrr! Sent you an email...

Rich

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #9 on:** December 26, 2009, 01:21:19 pm »

Quote from: U33 on December 26, 2009, 01:15:58 pm

Sorry mate, hit my pm maximum level...grrr! Sent you an email...

Rich

whats a pm maximum level ?? can you only send so many pm's ?

Peter

DickyD · « **Reply #10 on:** December 26, 2009, 01:22:01 pm »

Quote from: U33 on December 26, 2009, 01:15:58 pm

Sorry mate, hit my pm maximum level...grrr! Sent you an email...

Rich

FLJ was on about your PM being full Rich, ever thought of deleting some ?

Patrick Henry · « **Reply #11 on:** December 26, 2009, 01:25:15 pm »

Been there, done that, message box has seven messages in it. I was involved in a business deal (

) via pm with Klunk, and I got a message pop up telling me I'd sent ten pm's inside an hour, and that was my maximum.

Rich

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #12 on:** December 26, 2009, 01:27:22 pm »

Quote from: U33 on December 26, 2009, 01:25:15 pm

Been there, done that, message box has seven messages in it. I was involved in a business deal ( ) via pm with Klunk, and I got a message pop up telling me I'd sent ten pm's inside an hour, and that was my maximum.

Rich

Ah it's an anti spam thing...

peter

Patrick Henry · « **Reply #13 on:** December 26, 2009, 01:28:29 pm »

That'd explain it then...ta guys.

Rich

Klunk · « **Reply #14 on:** December 26, 2009, 06:16:49 pm »

good deal hope you enjoy the boat. put a pic up of it when its on the water!!!

Patrick Henry · « **Reply #15 on:** December 26, 2009, 06:24:49 pm »

Will do boss...and I in turn will be expecting some pics of the Schnellboot!!!

Rich

Mansfield_Marauder · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2011, 10:27:45 am »

Sorry to bother you gents but can anyone tell me how big these yachts are i.e. how tall they are there beam and what ballast they require

Netleyned · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2011, 05:54:43 pm »

575mm Less than 2 Ft
Sails quite well
One of our members sails one
It likes wind and sails well when
my Marblehead is on B rig

Ned

Wetwater · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:42:28 pm »

Just had a look at the instructions which quote 1-1/4 pounds of ballast as a starting point.
This would vary depending on radio, batteries etc. Not sailed mine for years, but remember
it went well even though it had, and still has, the original sail material.

Nige52 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2011, 07:48:09 am »

LESRO still sell the 575, is it the same boat or a copy?

Patrick Henry · « **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2011, 08:19:24 am »

Identical Nige, same kit as the original...twice the price though!

Nige52 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 01, 2011, 09:48:44 am »

I've got an original up in the loft, I bought it from an aeromodelling fair and it was the only nautical thing there

It is well used though and has a hole in the bottom of the hull which I never noticed when buying it

I'm getting into yotting in a big way and have quite an assortment of Footy's and Victorias etc. I want a Micro Magic, but in all honesty, I can't justify the price of one

I might just buy a new 575 and change the wooden mast and boom for something a little more modern....I don't fancy trying to repair the one in the loft as it's been painted......a lot of work rejuvenating when I can have a brand new one....

Wetwater · « **Reply #22 on:** April 01, 2011, 10:15:42 am »

Changed the wood mast / booms for alloy tube on mine. Also used steel fishing trace for the
standing rigging and beefed up the fixing points on the hull. Much better. Never did get around
to making better sails though.

Nige52 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 01, 2011, 10:58:23 am »

Alan,
In general, how does yours sail? Do Lesro supply the lead ballast? I like the shallow keel of boats like these so am in 2 minds whether to get one or not....depending on how well they sail really....

Wetwater · « **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2011, 12:00:03 pm »

Nige.

Last time I sailed mine was about 12 years ago. Used to race, or should I say TRY, with others.
From what I remember my 575 went well, but as I still had my L plates on I was never up near
the front of the pack.

The more experienced sailors used better sail material and spent a lot of time making various
adjustments all to good effect.

The ballast is NOT supplied with the kit. I think I used lead shot in mine, sealed in with resin if I
remember correctly. I will have to get it out of storage and check. Maybe post a picture too.

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