RC Home Building the Soling { 1 } { 2 } { 3 }
Photos and text by Jack Ronda
Two solings were built during this process and
have
been modified to the latest ideas of buildup. The changes
to the standard boat are for greater longevity and strength
and do not effect the boat speed over the standard build.
Soling in building jig showing that the transom and inside
bulkheads In this
view the keel trunk can be seen. This is taller than the
have already been installed. Clamps are on a reinforcing plate which
standard trunk.
is a modification to the standard hull. This eliminates the mast step
inside the hull.
Rudder block installed. We usually add a reinforcing plate aft
of the Forward
bulkhead which has an aluminum holder for the battery.
block and transverse to the axis of the hull.
Main servo and radio gear tray mounted on the keel trunk.
Bottom view.
Side view, showing lightening hole in trunk.
Misc. additional parts for sheet winders, stay brackets, spreaders,
backstay tang, mast step, and fairlead reinforcing plates.
Upper boom is jib boom, lower boom is main boom shown with
Some hardware for two solings. From the top: battery holders, mast
boom vang attached.
cranes, main sail servo arms, stay brackets, and the mast step.