Kyosho 40042S-B Fortune 612 III Ready Set RC Sailboat Vehicle, 612 mm, Blue/Red/White

Update: It took me about a few months to get it sailing finally, only because the peg the holds the main sail broke so I had to glue it. It’s all fixed and it finally sails, the rest of what caused the delay was wind. And when a bit of wind picks up it sails pretty fast.Old Review: It’s amazing! This sailboat did not have any damage, modules are good, and sails are in good shape! But it took me a few minutes on how to assemble the sails and the batteries but other than that it’s in perfect condition, exactly like the picture! Also it was my choice on putting one figure.I tested it with a fan and it holds together. Also FYI you will need some glue for figures if you want any on the boat, (don’t glue the mast), and it does come with double sided tape.Also for the future buyers and friendly reminder: Please while making a review put in some more details, because Others would like to know what is wrong with it.

Got a Great Deal on one that had been returned to a hobby store. I think original owners experienced servo failure during setup. Store owner said it had never been in the water, which seemed accurate.I sailed it recently. It sailed nicely in very light conditions. Perfect for 5-10 knots on small ponds with little fetch and small waves.Pro'sEasy to assemble.Easy to sail. Super friendly feel.Con'sThe main & jib sheet are connected together under the deck with a small swage. I found this to catch on the battery pack. I pulled the rigging replaced with two full-length sheets, using 40# test braided fishing line.Friction in the system. Changing to the thinner 40# line reduced the friction in the system and made it so the sails run out on a beam/downwind run more easily.Some users complain of water entry into the hull. I wasn't in even wind to verify, but it does appear to me that the deck seals would keep water out.Power switch. It's buried down in the hull and hard to get to. I may 3D print up a mount to raise it off the hull floor to keep out of any water that gets in, and to make it easier to reach.No available parts from Kyosho America web site that I can find. I'm thinking this boat may be out of production. The links to accessories and parts don't work.

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The remote control sailboat is amazing! It’s easy to assemble, set up and very easy to sail. The directions for set up could be better written but they still are enough explanation to complete the assembly.This product zips along in the lightest of breeze...a strong wind is not recommended! Having fun is what counts!!

Returning.