INDEX to NEWS Articles

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November 1996 to June 2001

(Twenty-nine Issues)

Subject or Title

Brief

Date of Issue

Page

ADMINISTRATION 

New CR 914 Distributor

Dave Ramos takes over from Greg Worth

Nov. 2000-Jan. 2001

3

CR 914 Advisory Committee

AMYA reg. cards and hull labels no longer used

Nov. 2000-Jan. 2001

2

CR 914 Sources

Lists places to buy CR 914

July-August 2000

7

CR 914 Distribution in the US

Text and tables showing where CR 914’s are.

July-August 2000

6

CR 914 Management Team

An “Advisory Committee” is formed.

Sept.-Oct. 1999

8

BATTERIES

NiMH BATTERIES HAVE ARRIVED

They are now available in local stores

April-June 2001

13

BATTERY PRIMER

Discusses the various battery types

April-June 2001

13

BATTERY CHARGER TYPES

Discusses different charger types.

Feb.-March 2001

11

Questions and Answers

Sail servo stronger with rechargeable, ~20% stronger using 5-cells, shrink-wrapped packs…

Nov. 2000-Jan. 2001

10

“Power Pack Supreme”

Always dry electronics after sailing

Sept.-Oct. 2000

6

Charging Five Cell Batteries

An inexpensive four-cell chargers will do it

Sept.-Oct. 2000

6

NiMH Battery Charger

A 3 hour charger available at photo shops

July-August 2000

7

Hydrimax “Ultra”™ NiMH Packs

Discusses disappointing performance

July-August 2000

8

What is Your Battery Capacity

Different ways to test for battery capacity. Photos.

Jan.-Feb. 2000

6

Rechargeable battery System

Steve Lang describes an interesting system

Jan.-Feb. 2000

8

Beware of “Battery Checkers”

Explains the limitations of measuring battery voltage to determine battery health

Nov.-Dec. 1999

6

BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS

Curves illustrate differences between NiCd, NiMH and Alkaline batteries.

Nov.-Dec. 1999

6

“Battery Strategy with the Newer Radios”

Batteries last longer in Tx in the newer radios

July-August 1999

7

Futaba Attack SR charge connection

Tells how and where to add a connector

Mar./April 1999

9

How To Use Battery Voltage Testers

A discussion of how best to test batteries

Mar./April 1999

9

ULTRA SIMPLE CHARGER SYSTEM

Photo and text define simple system

Jan.-Feb. 1999

9

BATTERY MANAGEMENT

Compares alkaline, NiCd and NiMH AA cells

Nov.-Dec 1998

4

BATTERY MANAGEMENT

Discusses “Super-High Capacity” Panasonic NiCds and performance of year old NiMH cells

Sept.-Oct. 1998

9

“LOW COST ALKALINE BATTERIES”

AA cells for $0.23. Compared with rechargeable.

July-August 1998

3

“HIGH CAPACITY ALKALINE TECHNOLOGY”

The newly announced higher capacity alkaline batteries offer no advantage for use in the CR 914

May - June 1998

3

“NiMH Batteries”

Comments on increasing popularity of NiMH batteries and lists some sources.

Jan.-Feb. 1998

3

“GOOD NEWS for users of rechargeable batteries”

Up to 60 mA charge rate OK for trickle charge

Nov.-Dec. 1997

4

“NiMH Batteries”

Where to buy them and some test results

Sept.-Oct. 1997

4

“How long do you want batteries to last?”

Analysis of battery life.

May-June 1997

4

“How Long Should Batteries Be Charged”

A discussion on how long to charge NiCd’s

March-April 1997

4

“RAYOVAC RENEWAL”

A discussion about RENEWAL batteries

March-April 1997

4

“Battery Management”

Sail servos are stronger using rechargeables

February 1997

6

THE BOATYARD: Building and Maintenance

WATERPROOF THE ELECTRONICS

How to make your boat more reliable

April-June 2001

14

AN EXCELLENT BOAT STAND

John Whalen’s clever adaptation of a camp table

April-June 2001

14

STRONGER SAIL SERVOS?

Discusses ways to get a stronger sail servo

Feb.-March 2001

12

Eye Protection on Tx Antenna

Steve Moussas finds a solution to this problem.

Feb.-March 2001

12

Rudder Arm Failures

A way to repair a cracked rudder arm

Sept.-Oct. 2000

8

Masthead Crane Failure

Show a way to prevent this failures

Sept.-Oct. 2000

7

Bow Bumper Update

Dave Ramos creates an improved bumper

Sept.-Oct. 2000

7

Substitute Sail Servo Arm Pulley

Photo and text showing an alternate pulley

July-August 2000

10

Main Outhaul Arrangement

Photos and text of a couple ways to do the job

July-August 2000

10

SMOOTH Sail Control on Transmitter

Modify Tx for smooth servo stick action

May-June 2000

10

Prevent Mainsheet Fouling at Split Ring

How to tie string to prevent fouls.

May-June 2000

10

MULTIMETER

Recommendations for a volt/ohm/amp meter

Jan.-Feb. 2000

10

“MAST STICKS”

Describes simple device to square-up the mast

Jan.-Feb. 2000

10

KNOTS

Illustrates double half-hitch and square knot

Jan.-Feb. 2000

10

“String Rings with Illustrations”

More info on string rings with photos

Nov.-Dec. 1999

10

“String Rings vs. Boom Rings”

A way to replace the troublesome boom rings

Sept.-Oct. 1999

10

“Panel Grommets Reduce Boat Speed”

Explains why.

July-August 1999

10

“RUDDER SENSITIVITY”

Discusses the subject

July-August 1999

10

“Jib Topping Lift”

Why, how and the problems with them.

July-August 1999

9

“Servo Growl” and “Glitching”

Discusses the problems

July-August 1999

9

“ADJUSTING BOWSIES”

How to.

May-June 1999

10

“Panel Grommet Reliability Problem”

Can hook up on another boat. And an alternative.

May-June 1999

10

“Modify Futaba Connectors”

Modified Futaba connectors fit hitec components

May-June 1999

10

TELLTALES

Discusses telltales on the sails to sail faster

May-June 1999

9

LOST YOUR NUTS?

Tells where to get replacement keel nuts

Mar./April 1999

10

INTERIM BOW BUMPER

How to make one is explained

Mar./April 1999

10

JIB BOOM TACK FITTING FAILURES

Shows a wire replacement. Photos

Mar./April 1999

8

RADIO RANGE CHECK

How to check your radio before racing.

Mar./April 1999

8

Glue Applicator

Bulb glue applicators are discussed

Mar./April 1999

7

BOW BUMPERS

Why they are needed and analysis of requirements

Mar./April 1999

4

INTERNAL ANTENNA (for the boat)

Shows how to install the antenna inside the boat

Jan.-Feb. 1999

10

PAINTING A CR 914

Describes painting with automotive lacquer

Nov. Dec. 1998

3

Boat Maintenance Column

Discusses Dean’s connectors and battery switches

Nov. Dec. 1998

10

Boat Maintenance Column

Discusses boom ring breakage solutions and preventing rudder ball joint disconnects.

Sept.-Oct. 1998

10

Boat Maintenance Column

Stronger jib boom tack fittings

July-August 1998

10

Boat Maintenance Column

Lee Mairs offers some building tips

May - June 1998

10

Boat Maintenance Column

Reports on slack rigging, hull cracks, Mast fittings, breaking boom rings and bowsies.

Mar. -April 1998

10

“Masthead Fitting Repair”

Describes one way to repair the rigging eye on the forward face of the mast head fitting.

Jan.-Feb. 1998

10

“Jib Boom Tack Fitting Failures”

Discusses a fix for this deck fitting.

Jan.-Feb. 1998

10

“Set Up Your Boat To Win”

Data on how fast boats are setup and tuned

Nov.-Dec. 1997

1, 9, 10

“HULL LEAKS RE-VISITED

CA glues are waterproof, 5 min. epoxies are not, and other things.

Nov.-Dec. 1997

10

“HULL LEAKS”

How to prevent and fix hull leaks

Sept.-Oct. 1997

3

“Drain Holes and Sponges”

Where to locate the holes and a use for sponges

Sept.-Oct. 1997

5

“Paint for the CR 914”

Custom paint colors and about white boats

Sept.-Oct. 1997

5

Quick Fix for a Keel Leak

Use some yarn around keel rod

July-August 1997

3

“Waterlines”

How to put a waterline on the boat.

March-April 1997

2

“Shroud Quick Disconnects”

A shroud quick disconnect is shown.

February 1997

1

CLASS RULES

Rule Interpretations

Drum sail servos not permitted, Standing Rigging, Sail reefing not permitted

Sept.-Oct. 2000

2

Rule Interpretations

No pull-pull rudder control, steel mast joiner, cosmetic deck fittings, and discussion of vertical center-of-gravity location.

May-June 2000

6

Class Rules Vote – 2000

Approved bow bumper requirement and location of correction weights

May-June 2000

1

“Discussion on Class Rule Changes”

Bow bumpers and correction weight rule changes

Mar.-April 2000

12

Rule Interpretations

First report: Decisions on “720”’s, Rule 4.6, etc.

Nov.-Dec. 1999

1

“Bumpers Mandatory At Nationals”

Reports on bumper status

July-August 1999

3

“BOW BUMPERS”

Discusses bow bumper need and design

Mar./April 1999

4

“Class Rule Interpretations”

No ballast permitted; no keel fin fillet; etc.

Mar./April 1999

6

“Class Rule Interpretations”

Routing of standing rigging; weight and appearance deck hardware

Sept.-Oct. 1998

7

“Class Rule Interpretations”

Discussion of seven rule “corrections”.

July-August 1998

7

“1998 CLASS RULES VOTE RESULTS”

Presents the vote results on the revised rules.

May - June 1998

8

“Class Rule Interpretations”

Skipper eligibility, location of boom fittings, sails

Mar.-April 1998

5

“1998 Class Rules Revisions”

Discussion of proposed rules revisions and Ballot.

Jan.-Feb. 1998

1

“Class Rule Interpretations”

Sail number location is flexible

Nov.-Dec. 1997

6

“Class Rule Interpretations”

Mast step location and main travelers

Sept.-Oct. 1997

6

“Class Rule Interpretations”

Keel installation, sail numbers, jib sheet routing, Rule 1.1 comment

May-June 1997

5

“Sail Battens”

Sail batten rule errors

May-June 1997

5

“Boat Weights”

Region 1 weight data

May-June 1997

8

“Proposed CR 914 Class Rules”

Gives rationale for changes to the class rules

January 1997

3

CR 914’s in Japan

“Report from Japan”

Rick Martin reports on model racing in Japan

Nov. Dec. 1998

7

“CR 914 Racing In Japan”

Rick Martin tells  us about racing in Japan.

December 1996

7-10

PERFORMANCE

“Want to Sail Fast?”

Article by John Atwood about how to win.

Mar.-April 2000

10

Performance vs. Weight

Data from the 1999 CR 914 Nationals

Jan.-Feb. 2000

1

RACE RESULTS

2001 Region 1 Regatta

Regatta report from Winthrop, MA

April-June 2001

1

St. Patrick’s Day/District III Regatta

Regatta report from Norfolk, VA.

April-June 2001

4

3 ½ Mile Race!

The Yacht Club, Houston, TX by Walt Douglas

April-June 2001

6

First Annual Regatta, Lakes YC

Report from Palm Desert, CA by Marv Rosenberg

April-June 2001

7

2001 Larchmont MYC Spring Regatta

Full regatta report of the fabulous event

Feb.-March 2001

1

Holiday Regatta, Dec. 2 & 3, 2000

Greater Tulsa YC’s first regatta

Nov. 2000-Jan. 2001

8

2000 Nationals

Regatta Report

Nov. 2000-Jan. 2001

1

2000 Region 5 Regatta

Regatta Report

Sept.-Oct. 2000

1

2000 Region 1 Regatta

Regatta report.

May-June 2000

3

2000 Larchmont MYC Spring Regatta

Full regatta report of the fabulous event

Mar.-April 2000

1, 9

1999 National Championship Regatta

Regatta report and race results

Sept.-Oct. 1999

1-6

1999 Larchmont MYC Spring Regatta

Article on the great regatta

Mar.-April 1999

1

1998 National Championships

Race results and boat weight

Sept.-Oct. 1998

1

1998 Micro-Whitbread Report

The story by Hank Buchanan.

July-August 1998

6

1998 Region 1 and 2 Regatta Results

Race results for Annapolis and Marblehead regattas

July-August 1998

2

Larchmont MYC Spring Regatta Reports

Thirty-one boats enjoy a great event with photos

Mar.-April 1998

2, 6

“1997 National Championships Results”

1997 results

Sept.-Oct. 1997

1

1997 Larchmont MYC

1997 Race Week, etc.

July-August 1997

5

”Region 1 Championships”

1997 results

May-June 1997

7

“Greg Worth is 1996 National Champion”

Race results and report on the Nationals

November 1996

1

RACING RULES and BEHAVIOR

Thoughts on Good Racing

Hatch Brown’s essay on a very important subject.

April-June 2001

3

2001-2004 Racing rules of Sailing

Part 1 and 2 are printed for convenience

Feb.-March 2001

9

ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?

An essay on sportsmanship.

Nov. 2000-Jan. 2001

11

RACING RULES OF SAILING

Overview and illustration of the RRS

July-August 1999

4

RACING RULES OF SAILING

Mark rounding explained – Rule 18

May-June 1999

4

Rules Interpretation – 18.3

Mary Savage explains tacking in the four length zone

Mar./April 1999

11

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Presents a preliminary SI aimed at improving the quality of racing at the pond.

July-August 1998

9

“THE WORST PROBLEM IN MODEL BOAT RACING IS ……….”

Discuses the problem of unpleasant behavior at the pond caused by inappropriate reactions to protests.

July-August 1998

8

“A Simplified Version of the Racing Rules of Sailing” (1997-2000 rules)

Dave Perry’s excellent write-up with Brad Dellenbaugh’s illustrations

July-August 1997

7

RADIO SYSTEMS and SERVOS

SWAPPING RADIO CRYSTALS

No problem making a channel changes

Nov. 2000-Jan. 2001

12

Changing Radio Channels

Photo and text on an arrangement to make it easier to change channel crystals in the boat.

July-August 2000

3

NEW RADIO FOR THE KIT

Compares the new radio to the old

May-June 1999

7

Ethical Use Of Radio Frequencies

Message to not use the 72 MHz band

Mar./April 1999

5

SAIL SERVO STRENGTH

The stock kit servo is strong enough to win.

Jan.-Feb. 1999

9

“RELIABILITY”

Discuses stopping deck leaks

Nov.-Dec. 1998

8

“Bringing Radio Receivers Back To Life”

Tony Johnson tells us how.

Nov.-Dec. 1997

3

“Stronger Sail Servo”

Five sail servos are tested. One is recommended.

November 1996

2

SAILS

“SAIL MATERIAL STORY REVISITED”

Data from AG, Inc. about on sail material.

May - June 1998

10

“The Story About the New Sails

Discusses the new sails AG started to ship in the kits.

Mar.-April 1998

9

“The Precision of Stock Sails”

Worth Marine measurements of 32 sets of kit sails.

February 1997

3

SAILING, Racing, etc.

“ORBIT” your Boat

Tells how set boat to circle in one place

May-June 2000

2

CD Start Clock

Hugh Fletcher tells about a CD start sequence

Nov.-Dec. 1999

9

Starting Model Sailboat Races

Talks about start tapes, etc.

May-June 1999

1

“RACE COURSE MARKS

Different ways to make course marks

May-June 1999

8

“Don’t Pitch Pole”

How to avoid pitch poling.

July-August 1997

6

“Sail a 58 knot America’s Cup Boat”

Shows why the “scale speed” of models is so high.

December 1996

3

RELIABILITY

(Also look at THE BOAT section above)

WATERPROOF THE ELECTRONICS

How to make your boat more reliable

April-June 2001

14

SQUARE KNOT FAILURE

Talks about how knots in small rigging string slip if not glued with fresh, thin CA.

Mar.-April 2000

8

WATERPROOF the RECEIVER

One way to improve reliability of the Rx

Jan.-Feb. 2000

4

Prevent Jib Sheet Fouling

Ways to solve this problem, photo.

Jan.-Feb. 2000

5

IMPROVE RELIABILITY

Ways to prevent fouling of sheets

Nov.-Dec. 1999

5

BROKEN BOWSERS

Talks about using a stronger jib boom tack fitting

Sept.-Oct. 1999

7

WATER TIGHT BOAT

Discusses reducing the leak at the rudder rod

Sept.-Oct. 1999

7

EXTERNAL BOAT SWITCH

A magnetic switch and a switch from Dubro.

July-August 1999

6

EXTERNAL BOAT SWITCH

Why and how of external switches

May-June 1999

9

RELIABILITY AND SALTWATER

Howie McMichael on assuring electronic reliability

Jan.-Feb. 1999

8

“RELIABILITY”

Presents a way to make servos more waterproof.

Sept.-Oct. 1998

8

“Surviving Saltwater Sailing”

How to beat the ravages of saltwater.

February 1997

4

STANDING RIGGING

“Standing Rigging”

Adjusting bowsies, why rigging gets loose, etc.

Nov.-Dec. 1997

6

“Rigging Line Tests”

Test data on rigging line

May-June 1997

6

“Standing Rigging Update”

Data on stretch of four kinds of rigging line

February 1997

2

“Drag And Sag”

The first article on low stretch standing rigging.

January 1997

4

Miscellaneous

CR 914 Line Drawing

Dave Ramos created the drawing

Nov. 2000-Jan. 2001

4

CR 914 Designer Interview

Rick Martin interviews Kazuo Takei in Japan

Nov.-Dec. 1999

2

CR 914 CLASS HISTORY

History from the start to December 1998

Jan.-Feb. 1999

2

“An Historic Boat”

Photo and story of the boat that started the Class.

Sept.-Oct. 1997

7

“Traveling With The CR 914”

Discusses some ways to travel with the boat.

May - June 1998

9

“Sail Area/Displacement Ratio”

Compares models and full scale boats

Mar.-April 1998

4