RC_Yachts

The Kite was designed by Graham Bantock in 2001. I built the molds and launched the first boat in 2002. The skiff deck was used to better enable the lowering of the rigs. As well as allow for some leeway for positioning of different items battery, mainsheet post etc. After the first year it was determined that a better fin was needed for the boat as well as a deeper rudder. TS2 style foils were developed and fitted to the boat in 2003. After refitting performance was much improved and an overall good balance was achieved. 

In 2006 I built a new boat pictured here; the boat employs the same fin with slightly less cord 89mm and a bit fuller rudder. As well as the implementation of a built in radio pot to help keep the electronics dry. Also fitted to this latest boat was a Hitech 5955 Arm winch which has proven to be of greater speed and resolution than the RMG, as well as significantly lighter. The new winch being lighter has allowed me to put more corrector weight (approximately 180 grams) in the bottom of the boat where it will do the most good.

This boat is produced under license from Graham Bantock all boats include a Royalty Sticker issued by Sails Etc. with manufacturer’s hull number. The kite performs well in a wide range of conditions..

LOW: 1000mm, Beam: 245mm (at deck), Rocker: 55MM, Foils : Parallel 6%TC, Rudder: RCyachts, Winch: Hitech 5955, Sails: Blackmagic

Pictured here is the Kite with the Second Generation Arm winch setup. This configuration was used to help unload the winch when sheeted in as well as give it a bit finer resolution in the close hauled position. Pictured is the Hitech 5955 Digital Servo.

I have been useing this setup for aproximately a year and after some experimentation with arm legnths and travel adjustments I have settled on 2 3/4" arm with aprox 180 deg Travel. With this setup I have been able to run 6-7 hours on a 2000 mah 6v pack. and no problems sheeting in at the upper ends.

Several things can bee seen here primarily the integral RC Pot . It was determined that a Pot is definitely worth having especially in the Dallas Blowout regatta where we see 30+ mph winds with 1 to 2 foot waves. As the typical pot stood off of the deck and spoiled the look of the skiff deck, it was not an option in my mind. A container was found that fit the existing opening perfectly it was glassed into the boat a patch is installed over it and all remains dry no matter how much water may get into the boat.

Also worth note is the through deck fin box. This has allowed me to easily do some experimentation with position of the fin by shimming it forward or aft with in the slot. As of yet I have done very little moving of the fin as the original position is a very good all around balance. I expect that there may be some benefit at the bottom or top end of the A rig and will experiment as opportunity arises.