Peter J King Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Hi, I have modelled for years with boats including non class r/c yachts, but a close friend has asked me to install r/c into his 10 rather, I need to know the best form of control over the sails and the recommended type of winch to use, could anyone give me some very basic help, many thanks, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ewart Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I would reccomend an RMG winch possibly with a self tensioning drum and the lines would be on a continuous loop there are pictures of this with the RMG winch instructions, there are other winches available like the PJ Sails one which would also do the job Mike Ewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J King Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Hi Mike, many thanks for that information, it will be a great help, if I could pick your brains on one other thing, would an off the shelf standard servo be man enough to control the rudder on a 10 rather? Once again though, thanks, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Austin Posted March 14, 2019 Administrator Share Posted March 14, 2019 Standard servo torque wise would be fine but if you can choose a half decent waterproof one it would be better. Hitec HS-646WP HV Waterproof which is high voltage too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frayz Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Having just detonated a self tensioning drum, I have to say I have moved over to a standard drum with a separate block/spring arrangement to add tension. to the winch line. The self tensioning drums are very clean and convenient, however are a known failure point in the system. I'm sure many people have had great success with them, just offering another view. Kind regards Frayz Cohen, Essex UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J King Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 Thanks for all this information fellas, any help on this project is a great help, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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