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    Sail and race DF95 and DF65 Sailboats.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: MS Tomahawk Tug
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    Yes, the on/off switch is mounted in the same spot where the stock switch was. The current switch is part of the new ESC setup.

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: MS Tomahawk Tug
    4 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    Okay, sorry for the late response to some ?s. Here are some pics from the inside of the boat and the drive system. I use a Radio Master MT12 radio with a ER3C-i receiver. And a Hobbywing Quicrun 1080 G2 Brushed ESC. The battery is a 5000 mAh 3S - 11.1V 45C from BadAss Power Systems.
    The boat is a Horizon Harbor which I have modified to be used with the ELRS radio. The retrieval system is working great even for the DF95 in windy conditions.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Edelweiss 65
    15 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    The decor on the DF65 and the DF95 race boata are decals I designed and had printed. The International and US DF65/95 class rules do not allow any "waxing" of the hull.

    ๐Ÿ“ MS Tomahawk Tug
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    MS Tomahawk is my rescue boat to help retrieve a disabled sailboat back to our landing pad.

    ๐Ÿ“ DF95 Training
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    This boat is used for training new RC sailors who want to give the sport of Radio Sailing a try.

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    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    This is my DF95 racing boat, which we race at the Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club.

    ๐Ÿ“ Edelweiss 65
    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    This is my DF65 Racing boat.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
    17 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    This is very clever!๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ“ Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    The tug is used as a rescue boat for stranded or disabled sailboats.

    ๐Ÿ“ Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    We are located in Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA

    ๐Ÿ“ Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    We sail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1300/1pm weather permitting. Weather minimums are: no rain, temperature "Feels like" above 32 degrees F / O degree C.
    We race DF95s, but all other classes are welcome.

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Tug: Brooklyn!
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    Nice boat! ๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ“ Tugboat/Rescue boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    Thanks Joe, like the superstructure of your tug.

    ๐Ÿ“ Tugboat/Rescue boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    Thanks for the advice!๐Ÿ‘

    ๐Ÿ“ Tugboat/Rescue boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ oefranz ( Master Seaman)
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    Hello,
    I am looking for a Tugboat or Rescue Boat to build. I am a DragonFlite 95 and DragonForce 65 RC sailor and sail often on lake by myself. I want to have a motorboat for rescue purpose in case I have a rigging breakdown or a steering problem and need to get the boat back to shore. Any suggestions? All feedback is much appreciated.



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