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Dsc00154.jpg (90268 bytes) Dsc00155.jpg (141734 bytes)New rudder Dsc00193.jpg (77037 bytes) See the keel ?  It slides into a track mounted on the bottom. It is a titanium "i" beam with 5lbs of lead that I molded.

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I found that I needed a stronger motor and prop on this run heading into the wind. I bought a new 3 bladed brass prop and a 13x2 wound Jaguar motor for next months trial. 

 I built a scale life boat Dsc00159.jpg (53074 bytes) Dsc00164.jpg (52495 bytes) Dsc00163.jpg (57508 bytes)
 I added brass to sternDsc00160.jpg (45143 bytes) 
 I made new flags from bridal fabric
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Helmsman, round up and make your heading full and by the wind.

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