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Alioth V3 - Now available

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The Success of the Alioth is noteworthy.

  • matches the performance of the best designs currently available
  • the way its printed means that it needs very little if any surface finishing
  • the strength of Polymax PLA tough means that it really is stronger than GRP
  • can now be assembled in a few hours

The Alioth V3 is now available in 3 hull sections. Clip on pot lid, bow bumper supplied in white. Fittings kits available form Sails Etc.

Colours available are:

Teal (turquoise)

yellow (slightly translucent)

Orange (slightly translucent)

White

Red

Grey

Or a combination of the above in any way you choose.

Prices for a hull kit (you add fin,rudder, ballast servos etc) is £330 plus £15 shipping. Delivery is normally a week. Confirm your order on a Monday and get your kit on Friday and be on the water the following Monday!

 

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So,  can anyone tell us a rough on the water price, that they have done this for? Ballast, fin rudder, electrics masts

And Two suits of sails A and B, + av radio kit.

would be nice to know, as this could become a game changer. For IOM participation to increase!

we have one at HRYC thus far and it is fast, but could also be the helm, we haven’t had a go with it yet.

Edited by Stephen B

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On 18/05/2023 at 12:29, Stephen B said:

So,  can anyone tell us a rough on the water price, that they have done this for? Ballast, fin rudder, electrics masts

And Two suits of sails A and B, + av radio kit.

would be nice to know, as this could become a game changer. For IOM participation to increase!

we have one at HRYC thus far and it is fast, but could also be the helm, we haven’t had a go with it yet.

Hi Stephen B, The hull kit is £330. The fin, rudder and ballast £358 - allow £150 per rig set, sail winch £250 (RMG), Rudder servo £35, TX/RX and battery £100. Add around £100 for hardware etc. Total around £1473. I rarely offer complete hulls as I'm so busy printing the Kits. Call me on 07966490048

Warm regards Paul Barton

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  • 5 weeks later...

Paul

Where do you find the clip on Pot Lids? and also where is the file for the amended neck.

Thanks Steve

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Hi Steve, I originally found them on Etsy but more recently got them from Aliexpress.  They are 100mm can lids. There are a few inserts that have been designed to use the clip on lid. 

paul

  • 4 weeks later...

Paul 

Just wondering how many Alioth are out there sailing? I know of one that sails with us but heard of a couple more being built. They do offer a more cost effective option and reduced waiting times. Interested to hear of people's experience with them?

 

 

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I have printed approx. 20 hulls for customers and there are close to another 20 self printed. 

  • 5 weeks later...
On 04/07/2023 at 13:51, stevevw said:

Paul

Where do you find the clip on Pot Lids? and also where is the file for the amended neck.

Thanks Steve

Just found that Slimfast can lids are a perfect fit so if you know anyone who has them plus a greener option to repurpose things  😀 

  • 2 months later...

Hi, I am sailing a 27 year old IOM Bubbles GBR 620 (forever blowing) she takes all of my time 

to keep her on the water. I am printing an Alioth V3 to replace her. Now, as all in the club

know me and my boat as 20 how do I do the same 620 for the new Alioth?  Thanks  Alan.

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22 minutes ago, Alan Jarman said:

Hi, I am sailing a 27 year old IOM Bubbles GBR 620 (forever blowing) she takes all of my time 

to keep her on the water. I am printing an Alioth V3 to replace her. Now, as all in the club

know me and my boat as 20 how do I do the same 620 for the new Alioth?  Thanks  Alan.

Officially you need to apply to the IOM registrar for a hull number probably in the 5000+ range. Then you could use the last 2 digits of the new number. Alternatively you could apply for a personal number for a small fee. If 20 is available all good. 

If you don't sail outside your local club you could just put 620 on your sails.

Please post some pictures.

Hi Paul,

We are about to print an Alioth V3 with a Wanhao D5S printer which uses a 2.85 filament.

Looking at a red or light blue PLA+, not too easy to find, what would be your thoughts 

on this as most of the PLA+ seems to be 1.75..  Thanks  Alan

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1 hour ago, Alan Jarman said:

Hi Paul,

We are about to print an Alioth V3 with a Wanhao D5S printer which uses a 2.85 filament.

Looking at a red or light blue PLA+, not too easy to find, what would be your thoughts 

on this as most of the PLA+ seems to be 1.75..  Thanks  Alan

The 2.85mm filament is rarely used in the sort of machines most people use. I only use polymax pla tough filament as it's performance is so much better than anything else. 

Sorry can't be of more help

The printer looks a mean beast but the results are what matter. 

 

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adding info

  • 3 months later...

It would be interesting to know how many are on the water? The fleet seems to be growing a game changer in both waiting time and cost.

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