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π Fairmile
6 years ago by
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π Membership
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π Newly extended shelter
7 years ago by
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New recovery boat ,ready to transport to pool
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π Newly extended shelter
7 years ago by
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New shelter for disabled scooters etc under construction
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π Newly extended shelter
7 years ago by
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New docking area adjacent steering course
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π Newly extended shelter
7 years ago by
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With now 60 members we have had to extend our shelter ,must look after the elder generation!!
Photo of some boats practicing ready for our steering competition
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π Swaggy
7 years ago by
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π variety & fun
7 years ago by
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Club 500 .see website club500slipway
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π Membership
7 years ago by
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Our new steering course ,hopefully some of our 57 members will be negotiating it shortly
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π Best Tx systems for boats
7 years ago by
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I started out with a futaba transmitter ,then when I got more boats found that I needed another ,big mistake for me ,a transmitter with multi model memory is a must , some of the cheaper models for less than Β£50 are adequate ,although they are for aircraft ,I just ignore most features , the turnigy one from hobbyking at Β£45.13 p is ideal and receivers are reasonable too . Get the right mode , .it has the usual things you may need ,end point adjustment ,travel ,reverse etc .
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π Fairy Huntsman
7 years ago by
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Thanks very much ,,two opinions the same s good .much appreciated
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π Fairy Huntsman
7 years ago by
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Thanks that's very useful ,I can now go ahead ,much appreciated
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π Winch operated large or heavy boat launching and retrieving apparatus
7 years ago by
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Yes it's bolted down . it's unistrut welded together ,and trolley with castors running in groove .cost about Β£110 to do it yourself .( perhaps I should patent it ) might try electric winch later
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π Fairy Huntsman
7 years ago by
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Sorry yes ,it's a refurbishment of a 34 " all wood boat .found in a loft and been there a long time , I prefer brushed motors and would like it to plane ( can always slow it down .thanks for your interest Brian
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π Winch operated large or heavy boat launching and retrieving apparatus
7 years ago by
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Our new apparatus for launching heavy boats etc seems to have been wecolmed by members see photo
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π Fairy Huntsman
7 years ago by
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Could someone tell me best size prop ,battery voltage and motor for huntsman please
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π Membership
7 years ago by
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Our poolside facilities are now complete ,and we have now 48 very pleased ( I believe ) members
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π Aldridge Model Boat Club
7 years ago by
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I am sure members will be interested,we have had these friendly completions before , what club are you in? We would need to find suitable dates ( could possibly do a home event and away event ) we have a meeting on 12 th march I will ask members their opinions then . Need more info from you e.g. Email ,venue/ club ,location or website .thanks Brian, aldridgemodelboatclub@ virginmedia.com
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π Aldridge Model Boat Club
7 years ago by
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Yes we have a club 500 monthly competition . See our website Aldridgemodelboatclub.com
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π Aldridge Model Boat Club
7 years ago by
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Visitors to our location are very impressed with the water and facilities and we have increased membership to 33 with more to come
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π Aldridge Model Boat Club
7 years ago by
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Newly formed Club located at Aldridge Sailing Club ,sail Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons , great facilities with parking , lounge ,bar,toilets .
Presently 29 members .
See our website for further information aldridgemodelboatclub.com
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π Aldridge Model Boat Club
7 years ago by
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With now 60 members we have had to extend our shelter ,must look after the elder generation!!
Photo of some boats practicing ready for our steering competition
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π¬ FALCON 2
7 years ago by
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Have you a picture of the motor fitted or what numbers are on motor
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