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The boat comes with A rig , B rig and rig box but no stand. The certificate includes a the C rig, so no need to remeasure. The boat is hull number 123 and arrived to me in Nov 24 Both rigs have custom built variable geometry ball raced goosnecks and Sailboat RC monofilm sails. Included are two spare hatch covers and a spare bow bumper. The boat has a few custom modifications below deck allowing better weight distribution and the use of a spiral drum. The winch is a twin wire Red Ant Stinger with an XT30 battery connector and the Rudder servo is a Hitec waterproof type. As per many new designs I have fitted a deck eye in place of the mainsheet post, thus lowering the main boom by 12 mm. (the post can still be used and the boat sailed in Factory format should you wish) There are two small nicks in the trailing edge of the fin and a number of areas of Gel coat crazing that do not affecting performance. The Venti construction of a vinylesta gel coat over the more flexible epoxy glass fibre of the hull, means that all Venti's have gel coat glazing somewhere. The green stripe is cellulose spray paint to make the boat more visible. It can be removed with cellulose thinners and does not cover any damage. The deck patch material on the fore deck covers the access hatch for the spiral drum sheeting lines. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. £2300 with a matched Futaba TK6 transmitter and receiver. or £2150 without I live in Filey but am happy to drive up to 100 miles to either deliver the boat or meet you half way. Thanks for looking Please contact me, Roger on 07849240421

That’s brilliant information Jim, thanks very much, Rob

Brilliant, thanks for the information Jim 👍

According to the register, 2116 is a Kite named "Flyer 3" designed by Graham Bantock, first measured 15/03/2002. It has had 3 previous owners. MYA contacts can be found here: https://www.mya-uk.org.uk/contact-us/ I hope this helps. Jim La Roche MYA IOM Registrar

Thanks Colin, unfortunately that page only allows me to download forms for getting a certificate. It has been mentioned elsewhere that it could well be a design from Martin Firebrace, cheers Rob

I have for sale an Alioth V3 IOM GBR 4922 This boat has only seen one full season of racing and it has performed really well. Selling to make space. Too many boats. Measured & certificate The boat is painted in Firecracker blue. Dave Creedd fin & bulb John Gill rudder Sg 100 digital sailwinch Savox SW025 waterproof servo Flysky FSiA6B 2.4g receiver Flysky 2.4g FSi6 transmitter XT30 power connectors. RIGS - Comes with A&B rigs A rig - PG blue masts & booms with Sails etc & custom made quality fittings BG sails - Mainsail good condition, Jib a few creases. B rig - PG blue masts & booms with Sails etc & custom made quality fittings Catsails - New & never used. Sailbox Included. All you require are batteries and you are on the water with a really good boat. More photos available. Can ship (Buyers cost) or arrangements to handover £975.00 Contact 07734862295

Welcome. The number will likely be the boat's registration number - the Registrar may be able to uncover further info for you: https://www.mya-uk.org.uk/iom-registration-or-certificate-requests/

Hi all, I’ve managed to buy an elderly IOM to dip my toe in the water. I’m wondering if the age and design can be identified, there is a code at the rear which I’m guessing is from when it was first registered? Any help would be appreciated as I start this journey, regards to all, Rob

Does anyone know if plans exist for a Richard Willis designed 'SKIP' A class boat? Thanks, Gary

100 years of the BIG Yachting Monthly Cup.. After Bill Daniels won the original YM cup outright, the magazine very kindly presented a second one in 1926 (100 years ago) We're hoping to celebrate this important anniversary at Fleetwood on the Wednesday of vane A week (25th to 31st Juy). So please come & help us with this important celebration in the history of the A class, the foundation of all International Model Yacht racing. At least 5 radiosailing World Champions will be taking part. Charter boats may be available.

I sail with Clive at Weecher and I have also just agreed to purchase a Vision from one of our members and so I too would be in any Vision sailing notes etc.

On Monday 20th April 2026 Hampton Court MYC is hosting the first round of the 2026 DF95 Met & Southern Travellers Trophy. The sailing will take place in the lovely surroundings of Hampton Court’s Home Park and we look forward to welcoming as many as possible for a good day’s sailing. If you'd like to be a part of it, full details are on the Events page.

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Ah ha.. a contentious topic bit like the E car debate ….. But will battle on. At HRYC, as bosun, we have 2 E motors that anyone can use and jump into the recovery inflatable with external battery, and a small Honda petrol with kill cord and the lake we are based on, requires RYA Powerboat 2 for this engine. Question We would love to hear your views on which E engine your club uses, or has used and works well so when we come to replace we have some valid opinions from other clubs. Clearly the replacement must be… 1 affordable 2 practical for a large open lake (but when windy petrol used) 3 that other clubs are using and is recommended your views and replies very welcome…. Either personal or from a club. Yours Stephen Bosun Brown.

This boat is an ideal introduction to the class and is still competitive in the right hands ( 3 competed in this years nationals - best result was 18th ) Fitted with Hitech HSS 422 Rudder servo and RMG winch which was refurbished and upgraded to latest spec last year by Bill Green ( UK Agent for RMG) A Rig has Housemartin sails ( May 2025) B & C Rigs are little used B & G sails Set up with Flysky receiver so you only have to purchase a Flysky transmitter ( approx £ 50 ) to be on the water. Located in the Midlands Only for sale as I was made an offer on a Britpop that I could not refuse. £800

Afternoon Geoffrey I’m still heading down on Sunday I’m thinking it may well be mid afternoon by the time I reach Taunton it’s about 7 hours from where I live. If you could drop me a text and I will give you a better eta on route.

Colin, worth giving Bill Green a call at Smartwinch regarding set up of RMG. Always found him helpful, if I remember correctly he has produced a video on Utube on how do setup a later 'RMG' with the setup wire. If your 'RMG' is not programmed I would look to do so, as this winch is powerful enough to cause damage if it over runs end points. Long time since I have had to do this as my Britpop uses an arm winch, Psycho is an old 'RMG' without setup wire and fortunatly has not given issues and Tonic is still running Chinese 'Vigor' winch now not produced (EPA used for this winch).

I've looked at instructions for RMG and never understood them! So mine is - probably/maybe - on factory settings. I'm also Spektrum, which made it easy to move both endpoints to where the new boat needed.

The T6J enables 15 different models to be programmed on the transmitter. (so two boats will be no problem) If you are programming two boats it would be best to have two receivers, one for each boat. As far as programming the winch you will be using the endpoint adjust on the throttle channel (EPA). You are best to set the mid point of the winch to the centre position of the transmmiter stick and then set the end point of the required sail movement as near as possible equally either side of the stick mid point. (I normally take off the winch drum and then switch the transmitter on with the stick in its cental position so a multi turn winch finds it cental position, turn off transmitter and then put the drum back on with he sail sheet takeoff at the mid point in its travel.) If you get this wrong it is possible to damage boat or servo. If you are using an RMG winch talk to someone over setting it up as most don't use EPA for them. The Futaba T6J is/was a popular transmitter for radio yachts so I would expect a skipper from Hampton Court Club should be able to help you. As with most of these things it is generally easier to show someone rather than explain verbally. So for basics you need to be able to create a model name or just a number(I normally use design name). Then how to navigate to the End Point Adjust (EPA). I must admit I don't find the Futaba as intuative as the Spektrum DX6 to programme. Each to their own! More of our members use the Futaba. If uncertain, best to ask at the Lake on a non race day or ask to meet a member who can help at the club to prevent damage.

I am trying to understand how to change settings on this transmitter. The manual seems to be written for avionics and not model yachts. I have two model yachts a Marblehead and an IOM. Currently the steering is opposite for each model. I have worked out how to change it , and I now want to know more about the settings. Is it possible to create separate profiles for boat ? Is it possible to adjust and set the winch travel using the transmitter ? I have tried You Tube but it is quite limited . I am a member of Hampton Court model yacht club . Thank you Ian Campbell

Put a lid on it.

I've had my battery velcro'd into a small tray (one of those plastic containers that diy shops sell screws in), glued to the bottom of the hull. After a blustery nose-diving Sunday (not quite to Nationals level...!), I'd taken on a bit of water such that the tray partially filled and the battery partially immersed. Bit worrying with lithium involved. Wondered what other methods people use to deal with this issue. Just mount it higher above the bilge? (Probably minor effect on CoG I guess).

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