What is the total length of the extension arm on your 815BB in both directions from the center of the servo out put? My servo arm total length is almost the length of the beam in the center of the boat. Thanks
@antelopec Total length of the arm is 10.25in.--Distance from center point to jib attachment is 3.25in.--distance to main attach point is 5.50in. I use a double purchase system w/double miniature blocks(pulleys). You'll probably have to play w/ the length of your sheets to get the correct inhaul/outhaul. You may also want to add a bowser on each side to fine tune it.
@antelopec You can also drill several small holes up & down the length of the arm to change the attach points. Doing this will eliminate the use of a bowser, for the most part. That's how i've got mine set up.
Mine has the old clock works servo(12V), probably the same as yours originally, and the sails are original. I had to use limit switches in both in and out directions to stop the motor. Fortunately the shaft slipped if the limit switch failed. . Maybe I'll update the sail servo---one of these days.
I probably would stil be using the serve, but the brushes are starting to go---still have it, however. Not sure if I can find parts for it. I'm currently using a Hitec HS-815 BB which works quite well, even in heavy breezes.
I have one of these--a short kit--from the 70's. Very light wt. for its size making it quite good in light breezes. Mine had an army surplus escapement servo, which was removed after a while in favor of the lighter & more reliable system--new dacron sails,as well.
The boat is a Santa Barbara One which I purchased as a kit in the 70's. I assembled it and made the sail winch from plans from some kind of clock works gearing and a 12 v motor. I installed new servos and a new 2.4 Ghtz receiver in it recently and sailed it for the first time in 20 plus years last week. Thanks for the comment.
What is the total length of the extension arm on your 815BB in both directions from the center of the servo out put? My servo arm total length is almost the length of the beam in the center of the boat. Thanks
antelopec 2 years ago
@antelopec Total length of the arm is 10.25in.--Distance from center point to jib attachment is 3.25in.--distance to main attach point is 5.50in. I use a double purchase system w/double miniature blocks(pulleys). You'll probably have to play w/ the length of your sheets to get the correct inhaul/outhaul. You may also want to add a bowser on each side to fine tune it.
zkenzo 2 years ago
@antelopec You can also drill several small holes up & down the length of the arm to change the attach points. Doing this will eliminate the use of a bowser, for the most part. That's how i've got mine set up.
zkenzo 2 years ago
Sorry,-- nylon sails.
zkenzo 2 years ago
Mine has the old clock works servo(12V), probably the same as yours originally, and the sails are original. I had to use limit switches in both in and out directions to stop the motor. Fortunately the shaft slipped if the limit switch failed. . Maybe I'll update the sail servo---one of these days.
antelopec 2 years ago
I probably would stil be using the serve, but the brushes are starting to go---still have it, however. Not sure if I can find parts for it. I'm currently using a Hitec HS-815 BB which works quite well, even in heavy breezes.
zkenzo 2 years ago
I have one of these--a short kit--from the 70's. Very light wt. for its size making it quite good in light breezes. Mine had an army surplus escapement servo, which was removed after a while in favor of the lighter & more reliable system--new dacron sails,as well.
zkenzo 2 years ago
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pineappleboy1 2 years ago
Outstanding! It's so elegant. After all these years and it still brings the same enjoyment. Can't say that for much else.
I definitely want to get into this. I don't like the flashy new boats. I want one with simple, elegant, classic lines.
joeymackaroni 2 years ago
That's a beautiful sight!
wetleg 3 years ago
Thanks ! The boat is vintage mid 1970's.
antelopec 3 years ago
Nice looking boat.. Make it yourself?
bmckenna2007 3 years ago
The boat is a Santa Barbara One which I purchased as a kit in the 70's. I assembled it and made the sail winch from plans from some kind of clock works gearing and a 12 v motor. I installed new servos and a new 2.4 Ghtz receiver in it recently and sailed it for the first time in 20 plus years last week. Thanks for the comment.
antelopec 3 years ago
hahahahah, love the music. It's almost a comedy.
007chips 3 years ago
It was a comedy when it hit a sand bar and I had to wade out to free it .
antelopec 3 years ago