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Magpie 2 -
Jason Pilgrim |
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Banckert
Magpie 2
Other Yachts
Pondie
U.47
The second
Magpie has hit the water. I used the same sail plan as the first one but
moved the mast step forward one centimetre and it balances very well! The
first launch was really good with 5 knot of wind or less and dead flat
water. The lighter boat slid along without a fuss. It's much lighter than
the original as it has no frames or anything being all glass and only
needs 2 kg of lead in the keel to sail. It has a prop shaft and motor
mount but no motor to keep it light. I fitted the above to make it easier
incase I decide to power it in the future. The boat has an RMG sail winch,
Hitec delux steering servo and a 5 pack of NIMH AA batteries. I also
shifted the rudder mount back a bit for the racing version to give better
control reaching as it doesn't need to be close to the propeller for
motoring etc. It steered very well in the light wind. I'm yet to try her
in a strong wind and she may be a bit tender, but I might be wrong. The
other Magpie can be used on windy days anyway. That was the idea. |
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