Bought this yacht as my first RC boat and introduction to RC sailing. Arrived on time from the vendors, minor panic when I realised it needed rigging. Photos of the box suggested it came rigged, then I realised they were from different country and 2 years old. Anyway, followed instructions and all went well, easy really, why was I worried? Found out that one of the mainsail luff? Rings was missing, vendor said would post replacement by Tuesday next week.
Been a bit concerned over batteries, (AA required) single use or rechargeable? NIMH or expensive lithium? What mAh? And then found out rechargeables have a different voltage than ordinary AAs 1.2v to 1.5v. Not sure how a drop from 6v to 4.8v would affect the boat, if at all, so erring on the side of caution have fitted straight Duracell's for now. All worked as expected and set up sails as per instructions. So good to go. Just need to get to the local lake and join one of the 2 clubs that sail there.
Been fun to put together, doesn't matter how much you read as a total beginner, no substitute for having the boat and realising you know next to nothing and have so much to learn. Ha, looking forward to the first sail.