The Nirvana II Radio Controlled Model Sailboat

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Tips & Tricks
For the Nirvana Sailor


Nivana owners are a great bunch. Many are cutting their teeth in model sailing, but the competitive juices are starting to flow. The one thing we all have in common is the simplicity and uniformity of the Nirvana model.

Below is an index to articles about the Nirvana. Simply click on the subject and you will go to that article. You are free to download these articles. If you have an article or comments to make that would help others, please submit to Steve Lang at Steve@SailRC.com

* things to understand, check, or do with a new boat.

Suggested modifications or fixes

Upgrade Electronics for Nirvana models pre 7/06 - Hitec upgrade installation instructions with pictures.

Upgrade Electronics for Nirvana models between 7/06 and 4/2011 - Hitec upgrade electronics installation guide text - in PDF format.

Photo album for installation guide above - in PDF format.

Antenna Mounting - Secrets of the coated wire and what to do with it! (radios before 2.4 ghz)

*Receiver Fever - If you have jumpy servos, short range, loss of control check the fever of your receiver first!

*Cello to the Rescue - One way to keep your electronics compartment dry is by clever use of a thin sponge.

Battery Holder Blues - The battery holder is the weak link in the electrical system - it will make you cry if you let it.


Normal Maintenance

Battery Parenting ((Taking care of batteries makes for happy sailing!)

The Big Twitch (Servo glitching, jerking, whatever - put a stop to it NOW!)

Bullet Proof Sails - Sure they look like "rice paper" but . . . .

Electronics Troubleshooting - (Don't jump to conclusions! Follow the path to what's wrong.)

Lube It!, Seal It! - Use the right products to keep your boat going.


Things NOT to do ~ or else

The High Launch Syndrome (The keel costs how much?)




You mean you didn't know . . .

* What Channel, er, What Frequency, er...HELP! (And you think you are confused now!)


Proper handling procedure

* On-Off, On-Off (There is a right way!)

Irons (How to recover)


Performance guidelines

* The Angle of the Dangle (Adjusting your sheets)

*Tuning Guide (Race tuning for better performance)




How-tos

Painting - (Easy and inexpensive hull and fins painting)

Bow Bumper Installation


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