Kyosho SeaWind - 1 meter racing-class sailboat - Presentation and sailing-demo! :)

[@TheBrokenMountainBiker]

Still keep coming back to this video years later! Lol. Ive recently gotten into rc sailing and now own a seawind. Fantastic yacht

[@DutchRC]

Thank you very much :) thse are indeed great yachts! :D (had I known this would be a popular video, I would have shot it a bit different ;) )

[@johnnewcomb6990]

Beautiful yacht. Looks really well designed and assembled.

[@DutchRC]

Very much agreed John :) I guess that's why the video is popular ;)

[@properjob2311]

RC Sailing is cool and relaxing

[@DutchRC]

Very true! Haven't done so in Ages! I definately should make some time for it again :)

[@scottfirman]

I am still considering getting an RC sailboat. I live on the great lakes so yeah.

[@DutchRC]

Ohwww you for SURE should sir! It is the most relaxing kind of RC-ing you will ever do! :D

[@Matt-im9rg]

Great video, just got myself a Seawind, hope to get it out into the water soon, thanks for the content

[@DutchRC]

Thank you very much! And congrats on getting the yacht! I'm sure you'll love it :)

[@nicodutch5859]

Nice maybe I'll upgrade my Kyosho to this larger model. I made a personal travel case since I take it hiking. To do so I cut the mast in half and added a inner tubing with a screw so the mast fits in the compact package I made for the boat.

[@DutchRC]

Halloa Nico :) you would absolutely love this 1M yacht (if you like the smaller Fortune 612).. the sailing is a lot more realistic.. There is ofcourse a downside to everything.. this Seawind IS quite a bit bigger.. So backpacking it... Let me know if you try it with this yacht! :) Cheers and happy sailing :)

[@nicodutch5859]

@@DutchRC Hi, after research I bought the DF65. I got a good deal cuz the box was damaged. It's a competition boat so quality should be fine. Last time sailing my Kyosho I lost the connection and it went for the sticks (of course). I'm pretty sure the DF65 will do well and is still portable. Cant wait to sail it.

[@DutchRC]

@@nicodutch5859 Ohw very nice! I've had a similar 650mm boat as well.. Load's of fun and indeed easier to transport :)

[@dulichion]

Who knew Sean Connery liked RC's

[@DutchRC]

Ghehe thanks David ;) (I get a comment like that every now & again :))

[@ipok77]

learning so much, and very informative, thank you dutchrc

[@DutchRC]

You are welcome! Glad you like the video :) and thank You for stopping by & commenting :)

[@galland3496]

Thanks for the info. I used to have a 1m class boat and sailed it in uk championships . Just wondered if these boats have their own sailing class. Also do they have 3 sets of sails, can you buy them. Radio class 1m boats always have winches fitted because of the high torques required to pull the sheets in , can you get winches fitted or can you fit your own. The boats look very nice to play with, but I don't think they will stand the rigours of 1m racing. Thankyou once again for taking the time out to sow us these boats. Thankyou.

[@DutchRC]

Hi there sir :) The Seawind indeed IS a racing class has has been worldwide for decades actually.. Do a bit of searching for "Kyosho seawind race" and you will surely find a lot of video's :) Kysoho has always offered the one rig and it depends on the race event if other rigs are allowed I guess.. I have seen all stock races, but there are modified classes as well The yacht comes pretty much ready to go With all electronics / servo's already set up actually.. Mine even came with a radio....

[@dennism103]

Very good footage thx for sharing

[@DutchRC]

Thank you Dennis :) Somehow the video's of this yacht are very popular on my channel :$

[@rookie101_]

Looks like a wonderful day for sailing. Great video.

[@DutchRC]

Rookie101 Thanks for watching and subscribing sir :) And yes.. This was an unusually nice day over here ;) Cheers!

[@devolutionrc8016]

That is a very nice boat.

[@DutchRC]

Devolution RC Wait what? Sorry to have missed you comment sir! :O And yes.. This Kyosho boat looks and sails great :)

[@JakeBullit123]

Very nice boat.Makes me want to get my TT Voyager on the water again.

[@DutchRC]

+Jake Bullit My brother's TT Voyager allways gives me a good run for my monney ;)

[@GuitarAddict]

Leuk filmpje😉 Ik heb wel een paar vraagjes: 1-Welke diepgang heeft de Seawind? 2-Hoelang doe je met de 8 batterijen? 3-Bestaat er geen miniatuurbemanning voor de Seawind, dan lijkt het nog net iets echter👍

[@DutchRC]

Dank je wel :) De diegang van dit jacht zal zo'n 50cm zijn.. Als ik t'm knie het water in kan, kan hij er varen zeg maar :) Eigelijk vaar ik de AA's nooit leeg, al vaar ik een hele middag + avond.. genoeg voor de dagje varen dus.. Ehmm! Vreemd genoeg bied Kyosho voor hun kleinere jacht wel een setje poppetjes aan Maarrrr deze Seawind is een serieuze wedstrijdboot.. Als je gaat zoeken zijn er echter Zeker wel passende poppetjes te vinden :)

[@GuitarAddict]

Dank u voor de snelle reactie, ik heb juist zelf een Seawind besteld in Nederland, ik ben benieuwd

[@GuitarAddict]

Ik vraag me wel af welke schaal die miniatuur figuurtjes dan moeten hebben

[@DutchRC]

@@GuitarAddict Goeie vraag :) theoretisch zou je het uit moeten kunnen rekenen als je de boot zou vergelijken met een zeewaardig zeiljacht (?) Maar ik zou 1/25 gokken zelf :)

[@GuitarAddict]

Ik ga op zoek, bedankt voor de info👍

[@DutchRC]

[@christopherheath7340]

Hello.Are you able to set the sails in opposite directions, i.e.; goose-winged?

[@DutchRC]

Wellll only by Experience.. there are no controls on the boat to make that happen :$

[@alessandrarobbe9315]

How do you connect the main and jib sheet with the big servo lever? And does the big servo has a limited amplitude related to the controls sticks? I once had an old rc sail boat that the control stick was making servo runs till it brake the rope or detach the servo. Imagine this far away and in the water. Definitely a design flow.

[@DutchRC]

for RC sailing yachts there are basically 2 setups for this: 1. servo's with a Very long servo-arm (the Kyosho uses that setup) and that one servo controls both sails through a set of wires. 2. servo's with a winch / spool on top.. basically the end result is the same: set of wires to control both sails from that one winch-servo.. And yes.. in both setups the servo's have an end-stop at both ends..

[@star-lord2014]

Great video sir! I had actually never seen rc sailing boats :$ Looks relaxing :D

[@DutchRC]

Star-Lord Thanks for watching & the positive comment brother! Glad you liked it, and yes.. if there is not TO much wind, it is quite relaxing indeed :)

[@Spectrum184]

A small piece of flagging tape on top of the mast would probably be a good indicator of wind direction.

[@DutchRC]

+tnnss111 Thanks brother :) Yep.. some kind of wind-vane would probably be helpfull indeed :)

[@steveyulenburg129]

DutchRC Adventures, Besides a telltale on your rigging so you can read wind direction, you can also read it from the waves the wind makes on the water. Also if you do not have your sails properly adjusted (either to far in or out) for the given direction of the boat in relation to the wind your sails will luff on the leech, as in the sail will have a slight flutter along the back edge. You can tighten or loosen your sail sheets (sail control) until this fluttering or luffing goes away. You can see a good example of this luffing in this video you made when you were going down wind with your sails adjusted too far in.

[@alb9022]

@@steveyulenburg129 Can the tightening/loosening of sail sheets be done by radio control or does the boat have to be brought in to have it done shore-side?

[@Detlef50]

Awesome :-) What about transportation in a car? How long does it take to assemble it after transport?

[@DutchRC]

Thanks Detlef :) Well yes.. it is quite possible to take the mast + sails off/on in about 15 minutes.. But I think that would get old pretty quickly.. AND you need to re-adjust everything every time that way.. I can however transport it as-is in my car (a VW Jette.. so no a super big car)

[@blackmennewstyle]

That was so beautiful

[@DutchRC]

Thank you for the comment and positive words sir! That's very much appreciated :)

[@mikesrccorner]

great video... beautiful boat!

[@DutchRC]

Thanks for watching and commenting Mike! :) And I know these aren't everyone's cup-of-thee.. Still these SeaWinds are nice looking boats I think :)

[@janzxavierybuena9910]

Woa nice video sir I rememerd how to use a same rc sail boat tank you very much

[@DutchRC]

Thank you very much! highly appreciated! great positive comment :)

[@qibble455]

Is the ballast included in the kit? Are there aftermarket sails available?

[@DutchRC]

Hi there :) the kit is indeed ready to go so ballast is included.. I have had custom sails for this yacht but the (German) manufacterer has stopped making them.. However! The Seawind has been an international racing class for yeaaaaars.. so I am sure all kinds of sails can be found

[@DutchRC]

maybe this will help you: www.stockmaritime.info/ersatzteile-vo60-seawind/

[@colinsmith4699]

A good video

[@DutchRC]

Thank you very much Colin :)

[@michaelgrey7854]

I got a Seawind. Been sailing and it is great. I just have one question how do you drain the water out? :)

[@DutchRC]

Agreed.. it is a great yacht :) there is a small (black) drainage plug at the stern of the hull

[@michaelgrey7854]

@@DutchRC Great Lol Thats waht that was :) Thanks again for all of your help.

[@DutchRC]

:D No worries sir :)

[@GuitarAddict]

Goeie morgen, Ik heb nog een vraagje over de zender. Is de zender die in de doos zit van slechte kwaliteit?

[@DutchRC]

Goeie dag :) de meegeleverde zender zonder meer voldoen. De meeste RC hobbyisten zullen (zoals ik) zelf al een betere zender hebben echter.. dus geen reden om Die dan niet te gebruiken :)

[@theibault]

Ask and you shall receive ;). Thanks for posting that. That is one of the board I've been looking at. Very informative and good sailing my man.

[@DutchRC]

Can't promiss to be this fast on Every request offcourse ;) The SeaWind is Highly recommended.. Looks great. All standard servo's are More then adequate.. No reall need to upgrade anything.. What other boats are you looking at? :)

[@theibault]

That, a TT Naulantia(?), and their tri maran, the Volante.

[@DutchRC]

Theibault Well.. My brother has a TT Voyager (older model).. I had the same one.. They are HARD to shake with my Kyosho ;) haha so yes.. The Nautila (or something) is a good choice.. Hmm stay away from the tri-maran I'd say.. They look nice and special. but are quite a pain to sail...

[@SWhite-hp5xq]

How easy is it to capsize?... what kind of strength wind do you think it could handle before being too hard to keep upright (on the lean!)

[@DutchRC]

Hi there :) These are Very hard to capsize really.. to the point of impossible to do so really.. This is because the keel is offcourse heavier then the sail, and when the sail allmost hits the water, it catches very little wind.. IF it would capsize (I've never had that happen) it would return upright on it's own again.. Offcourse at some point the boat will get a bit hard to control, but I have sailed her in winds up to 5 BF (stormy)

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Wow, very good video here. I just bought the Dragonflite95, I will def look into his Kyosho as well, looks very nice and race worthy.

[@DutchRC]

Thank you sir! :) Well yeah.. I really really like this yacht (and I've had several others).. They actually Are raced the world over :)

[@dennism103]

Been thinking of one for years?

[@DutchRC]

it is an awesome yacht :) I'd get one again in a heartbeat

[@madscientistme]

Im considering buying this off an owner used but there was no mention of any additional items, you mentioned a typical trigger and wheel transmitter works too, do I need any specific one? I’m interested in the ready to use aspect of it so I don’t really know the details for rc stuff.

[@DutchRC]

Hi there sir :) the one you have an eye on doesn't come radio gear at all? Personally I would not go for a trigger-style radio for this boat.. It can be done, but it will annoy you to no ends.. Offcourse you can spend whatever you'd like on a radio.. What would be your budget for that?

[@madscientistme]

DutchRC Adventures Hey thanks for responding ^^ I’m personally hoping not to spend money on the radio, kinda intended to borrow my friend’s rc car radio since the boat itself is setting me back about 150. If I had to buy one, maybe one on the cheap end? Would a 50-ish radio work? I could save a few months if necessary to get a better radio but it can be very anticlimactic to buy a boat and have nothing to sail it with for 2-3 months xD

[@DutchRC]

That can be 'a bit' anticlimactic indeed :) maybe look for a second hand radio in that case?? You won't be doing yourself a favour sailing it with a trigger radio.. This would be a good option: www.banggood.com/FlySky-FS-i6-2_4G-6CH-AFHDS-RC-Transmitter-With-FS-iA6B-Receiver-p-983537.html?p=TO251813974002015038 You'll need some AA batteries for it, but that's it :)

[@DutchRC]

ps: you'll allso want this: www.banggood.com/Flysky-Neckstrap-Neck-Strap-Hanging-belt-For-Flysky-Transmitters-FS-I6-FS-T6-FS-TH9X-FS-I10-FS-I4-p-1046809.html holding the radio without a neckstrap will get old after 15 minutes...

[@madscientistme]

DutchRC Adventures oh, that’s actually pretty affordable. Thanks for the recommendation ^_^

[@segagirladventurespico]

Hi someone gave us this boat and i want to sell it because my kids wont use it npt sure if the boat needs anything or how much to sell it. Thank you ours looks like your just subscribed

[@DutchRC]

Hi there :) THAT is quite a nice gift ;) If you don't know how these boats work I tihnk it would be best to not try to "fix" it and sell it as-is... Depends on the state of it ofcourse what it is wurth? I'd put it up for sale for +/- €125

[@segagirladventurespico]

@@DutchRC Hi im in Canada my friend paid $200 canadian dollars and he said it was working then when he tried it he wasnt sure if the sail was turning or it was just loose strings from the sail he cant remember but its tooo big the sail boat it so tall no space at home for it my kids dont play with it. Thank u for the msg j subscribed to your channel. My channel is a bit different its what i love collecting if u like retro stuff please subscribe:)

[@ripmax333]

can it handle some choppy water? did you tried in saltwater?

[@DutchRC]

ripmax333 Howdy :) yes.. choppy water is not a problem.. I have not tried it on saltwater though.. I don't live that close to the shore...

[@ripmax333]

is spare parts availability a problem with this boat? and as a First beginner boat is it recommended?

[@DutchRC]

If you can transport a bigger boat like this well, I would recommend it indeed.. A smaller boat is harder to sail with.. Well. and spare parts.. I haven't broken anything on it yet. Though I have run it in Very high winds...

[@michaelgrey7854]

Have you had any keelbox trouble? I have heard that the hatch can leak water too?

[@DutchRC]

Keelbox trouble: nope.. the hatch: yes.. that needs a new seal after a while..

[@michaelgrey7854]

@@DutchRC Thanks. You helpped me last week I'm still undecided. I'm drawn to this one as it is proven and I like the look of it, however I have never sailed an R/C yacht before, but do not want a cheap boat either :)

[@DutchRC]

Howdy :) looks to me you're mostly looking for confirmation for a choise you have allready made :D It's a great boat.. The Seawind is a competition class the world over for a reason ;)

[@michaelgrey7854]

@@DutchRC Haha you got me. Yes I am Lol. I hope to see more of your sailing of the seawind.

[@DutchRC]

@@michaelgrey7854 I could do that yes.. Somehow it's my most-viewed video this :| go figure :)

[@salvatorealessandrino945]

Hallo met wat heb je de witte klep waterdicht gemaakt waar de servos en de rest zit dank u

[@DutchRC]

Ik heb Plastidip gebruikt (rubber dus eigelijk).. maar je kunt ook bij de Gamma kijken of ze dunne deur-rubbers hebben..

[@simonmountford4291]

How small do these sort of boats break down to for transporting in a car ?

[@DutchRC]

the biggest piece you will be left with is the hull But you should consider if you really want to be taking it apart / build it every time (?) after a while that can get old (it would to me)..

[@simonmountford4291]

@@DutchRC so it'll fit in an ordinary hatchback, obviously with the seats down ? Cheers for replying 👍

[@DutchRC]

@@simonmountford4291 Yes.. it fit a VW Gold for instance.. taking the Keel of (not a lot of work) helps a lot as well :)

[@simonmountford4291]

@@DutchRC thanks for the advice...gives me something to think about.

[@stevenschussler2543]

Great video. But where's the power supply. Go to the boat. I just. Bought one second hand. 😊

[@DutchRC]

Hi there Steven :) Thank you! The power-supply should be a pack of 4 AA batteries. which in turn is connected to the receiver.. that way the receiver, and in turn the servo's, are powered.

[@wsoxman5375]

What is a reasonable price for ready to sail kit?

[@DutchRC]

I'm not sure what the normal store-price of this set was but I felt like I got my money's worth.. €250 - €300 or so?

[@tinuscronje2546]

Hi there, I recently bought a used Seawind for a good price but I suspect the boat is quite old and notvery well looked after. In light wind she sailed very well, but as soon as the wind becomes strong and as I'm sailing upwind, she doesn't want to turn back although I turn the rudder to maximum (in both directions). The rudder works 100% out of water but only in strong wind I can't seem to turn the boat past the wind border to get the wind on the other side of the sails! Any suggestions on what could be wrong?

[@DutchRC]

congrats on the purchase ofcourse! :D and good news: there is nothing wrong.. you will need to solve that with experience & trimming.. Basically the stronger wind is making "errors" in the trim show up more.. So you will need to experiment with the tension in the sails / angle of the mast.. open / close the sales.. It's fun! And you will instantly see the effects of changes in the rigging :)

[@DutchRC]

ps: your rudder then feels ineffective because it is being overpowered by what the sails do to the direction of the yacht..

[@tinuscronje2546]

Thank you SO MUCH for your reply - that makes 100% sense! Next time it happens I will play with the sail tension. . . it is my first rc yacht but I am hooked already after only two outings! I enjoyed your review video and I am grateful for your help and advice - God bless you.

[@DutchRC]

@@tinuscronje2546 You're welcome Tinus :) you might have come across my video's in which I sail the yacht in (far) to much wind :) it then indeed becomes a struggle to keep the nose pointed in the right direction :D Cheers and have fun!

[@alb9022]

@@DutchRC Does this mean we'd need a much stronger servo than that supplied in an RTR or will it always be an unsolvable issue?

[@Thalarctos.]

💓

[@DutchRC]

thank you ;)

[@scottfirman]

Careful...You may get me hooked on another RC toy! lol. Funny I have never gotten into them before,there are usually a few available for sale on craigslist locally. Many of the older guys used to be into sailing these...funny,I resemble that comment now...geesh,Im getting to be one of those older guys now..

[@DutchRC]

+scott firman Eventuelly everyboddy does (if you make it to that point) :) Get a Good boat offcourse.. Otherwise it will be mostly frustrating :)

[@scottfirman]

+DutchRC Adventures I will keep my eye open for one somebody bought " and never really got into it" or someone that is selling because it was something my husband got and passed away,I get good deals keeping my eyes open. I will review on line whatever I find ( I always do)

[@scottfirman]

+DutchRC Adventures I will keep my eye open for one somebody bought " and never really got into it" or someone that is selling because it was something my husband got and passed away,I get good deals keeping my eyes open. I will review on line whatever I find ( I always do)

[@DutchRC]

+scott firman That IS something that will happen with sailing boats for Sure :)

[@scottfirman]

+DutchRC Adventures see,now you are figuring me out. I have my toys,but I try to get them the cheapest way possible. I am not rich by far, but I figure out ways to get the things I like to keep me happy without going broke. This week I have at least one lawn mower tune up,and two still for sale. I havent even had the time to put them up for sale yet. God has a humor,he likes to see me enjoying myself I think.lol.

[@DutchRC]

devolutiondav Thompson Thank sir! Something quite different huh? ;) But yep.. this is a nice kind of RC-ing as well :)

[@devolutionrc8016]

You made it look easy allso :-)

[@DutchRC]

devolutiondav Thompson Haha! Oeps ;) Well.. I DID do some practicing before this video ;) Thanks man!

[@carbonarne675]

Hey, checkout the german stockmaritime yachts, all carbon and good as hell

[@DutchRC]

I know the brand.. In fact: I've ordered quite a bunch from them over the last years :) Thanks for the tip offcourse!

[@carbonarne675]

what have you got from them and whats your opinion?

[@sparkles9868]

Its surprising what YT tells you about when your looking for something to watch No props here thats for sure

[@DutchRC]

Damn! KZbin served you up an OLD video there ;) And yeah.. something completely different indeed :D

[@sparkles9868]

@@DutchRC Ive known for years that you have experience with boats but why did you stop ? I know boats can be more expensive then aircraft but at least you dont have to work about damage to much

[@DutchRC]

Boats can actually SINK :D or.. get away from you ;) But the main reason is not having a car anymore And no room to store them.. I do have a Few boats left though...

[@sparkles9868]

@@DutchRC I don't have a car but i manage to get about no problem with my planes on my bicycle all you really need is a trailer for a bike and problem sorted If you were really wanting them you be hanging them from ceiling and im getting near that stage because my bedroom is also my workshop

[@DutchRC]

well sure.. transporting a sailing yacht though.. that would mean taking it apart every time.. then spending a few hours setting it up again.. No thank you :)

[@paulthurston2883]

For dur shimple reashon.

[@DutchRC]

was that a jab at me?? :P

[@paulthurston2883]

@@DutchRC Just joking. My old Dutch friend used to say that at the end of almost every sentence,. You sound exactly like him. A really nice boat too. Do you still have her ? Cheers Paul.

[@DutchRC]

@@paulthurston2883 Hahaha good fun :) and in all fairness: this is kinda a horrible video :D Thanks :) the boat is nice but don't have this one anymore.. I might order the new version though.. I noticed it's (back) in stock over here :)

[@paulthurston2883]

@@DutchRC No worries, I just bought one. It has a black hull now. (I'm from Lowestoft UK). I will take her for a run in the North Sea. Great video & thanks for sharing. We might sail together one day.

[@DutchRC]

@@paulthurston2883 would be fun Paul! Sailing together is (at least) twice the fun :) No other changes to the jacht by the way? Hard to make out from the product page

[@salvatorealessandrino945]

Hallo dank u

[@DutchRC]

Geen probleem! :)

[@colstace2560]

Watching gold Rush on tv

[@DutchRC]

Hmm yeah.. I guess I liked that show in 2015 :D :D

[@ravensburgpiet]

Bukke overstag pas op anders blok voor je kop ;-)

[@DutchRC]

Hahaha :D ja.. voordeeltje van RC-zeielen.. daar hoef je geen rekening mee te houden :)

[@admiralgenius1262]

fgj

[@warjacare]

This boat hast little ballast and sails terribly in medium winds. Far East technolobgy. Bei careful.

[@DutchRC]

You do know these boats have been race-yachts the world over for years & years (and years and....) ??

[@admiralgenius1262]

fgj

[@DutchRC]

+Admiral Genius Forreal? :)