http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/MAINSAIL-CUTDOWN-for-DIY-sailors-Also-add-a-reef-to-/10000000007663977/g.html
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/16skiff-Technora-Racing-mainsail-5fbats-inc-luff-7-3-x2-66m-cutdown-suit-TS-cat-/221900331967
SundayAntics
Monday, March 21, 2016
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Spinnaker chute
Probably the easiest way would be me sort of circle of pvc that points forward next to the pulpit

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-Yard-Sky-Blue-Waterproof-Ripstop-Nylon-Fabric-Material-For-Outdoor-Tents-Kites-/251564919066?hash=item3a9270091a:g:MioAAOSwk5FUtvQn
other links
http://www.freedom21.info/Freedom21SpinnakerChuteMouthV2.pdf
http://laser2.est.org/gallery/Spinnaker-sock/

Below: Castle 650 from Canberra Yacht Club

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-Yard-Sky-Blue-Waterproof-Ripstop-Nylon-Fabric-Material-For-Outdoor-Tents-Kites-/251564919066?hash=item3a9270091a:g:MioAAOSwk5FUtvQn
other links
http://www.freedom21.info/Freedom21SpinnakerChuteMouthV2.pdf
http://laser2.est.org/gallery/Spinnaker-sock/

Below: Castle 650 from Canberra Yacht Club
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Cat 5N requirements (todo)
Get fire extinguisher expiry date
measure anchor weight
flare date
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Sewing machine upgrade
Needles
http://www.sewingmachinesaustralia.com.au/shop/buy-spare-parts/galkin/galkin-3300/needles-135x5-standard-point-10-needles.html - need size 19 or 20
other
https://blog.adafruit.com/2007/11/08/hacking-an-industrial-sewing-machine-by-adjusting-the-clutch-motor/
http://forum.sailrite.com/singer-20u33-walking-foot-upgrade_topic375.html
http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-Treadmill-DC-Drive-Motor-and-PWM-Speed-Contr/step9/Foot-Speed-Control/?comments=all
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7bGt_BZk7Y
RC motor
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17232__HobbyKing_60A_Sensored_Sensorless_Car_ESC_1_10_1_12_.html
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400W-10V-40A-Single-Output-Switching-power-supply-for-LED-SMPS-AC-to-DC-/251952919203?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__81274__TrackStar_21_5T_34_Out_Law_34_Sensored_Brushless_Motor_V2_UK_Warehouse_.html
DC motor
Stepper motor
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stepper-Motor-Driver-2-4-7-2A-Max-80VAC-110VDC-for-Nema-34-Nema-42-Motor-MA860H-/171839860617?hash=item2802742f89:g:atwAAOSwHjNV8oR0
This is looking promising
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYIL5gxRogM
34h280-45-8a is the motor I have
A stepper motor driver like this should work
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CNC-Single-Axis-TB6600-0-2-5A-Two-Phase-Hybrid-Stepper-Motor-Driver-Controller-O-/281616135028?hash=item4191a13374:g:pu8AAOSwpDdU9DSh
I would need to create a foot pedal with a potentiometer. Probably similar to my TIG one. I could modify something like this
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AC-250V-10A-SPDT-NO-NC-Antislip-Power-Foot-Pedal-Switch-Black-SY-AU-/252176248464?hash=item3ab6e02e90:g:SgQAAOSwiwVWTeTv
Or with no modifications
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Electric-Car-Vehicle-Foot-Throttle-Accelerator-Quad-Boat-Scooter-Bike-/121506144016
I would need to create a foot pedal with a potentiometer. Probably similar to my TIG one. I could modify something like this
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AC-250V-10A-SPDT-NO-NC-Antislip-Power-Foot-Pedal-Switch-Black-SY-AU-/252176248464?hash=item3ab6e02e90:g:SgQAAOSwiwVWTeTv
Or with no modifications
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Electric-Car-Vehicle-Foot-Throttle-Accelerator-Quad-Boat-Scooter-Bike-/121506144016
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Auto steering
http://hitecrcd.com/products/servos/waterproof-servos-2/hs-5646wp-high-voltage-high-torque-programmable-digital-waterproof-servo/product
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/22RPM-to-50RPM-11KG-12V-24V-DC-Worm-Gear-Motor-Magnetic-High-Torque-Gear-Motor/331579625297?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3Dcb513d304872475b92b8cace590b253b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D221708542442
https://www.radioyachtsuppliesaustralia.com/products/Hitec-water-proof--Digital-servo%2C-part-%23-HT%252d5646WP.html#
https://www.reddit.com/r/sailing/comments/25czvb/diy_tiller_auto_pilot/
https://www.pololu.com/product/2375/faqs
http://www.simrad-yachting.com/en-US/Products/Tillerpilots/TP10-Tillerpilots-en-us.aspx
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/22RPM-to-50RPM-11KG-12V-24V-DC-Worm-Gear-Motor-Magnetic-High-Torque-Gear-Motor/331579625297?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3Dcb513d304872475b92b8cace590b253b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D221708542442
https://www.radioyachtsuppliesaustralia.com/products/Hitec-water-proof--Digital-servo%2C-part-%23-HT%252d5646WP.html#
https://www.reddit.com/r/sailing/comments/25czvb/diy_tiller_auto_pilot/
https://www.pololu.com/product/2375/faqs
Commercial
https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=114&item=1628http://www.simrad-yachting.com/en-US/Products/Tillerpilots/TP10-Tillerpilots-en-us.aspx
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
adjustable forestay
http://i550na.org/eric/blog/hardware-hardware-hardware
http://www.int505.org/old_site/7356rebuild.htm
http://loosnaples.com/how-tos/tension-gauges
http://www.sailingworld.com/how-to/sag-speed
http://www.int505.org/old_site/7356rebuild.htm
http://loosnaples.com/how-tos/tension-gauges
http://www.sailingworld.com/how-to/sag-speed
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Toilet
Holding tank
https://www.mycarperformance.com.au/silicone-hose-rubber-hoses/silicone-hoses/straight-lengths-silicone-hose/silicone-hose-straight-length-1-metre-length-id-102mm-blue-1.html ($72)
https://www.mycarperformance.com.au/silicone-hose-rubber-hoses/silicone-hoses/90-silicone-hose-elbows/silicone-hose-elbow-90-degree-sse-090-102-blue.html
https://www.mycarperformance.com.au/silicone-hose-rubber-hoses/silicone-hoses/90-silicone-hose-elbows/silicone-hose-elbow-90-degree-sse-090-102-blue.html
or
http://www.vinidex.com.au/products-4/flexible-drainage-systems/stormflex-pipe-fittings/
http://www.stevejones.com.au/stormflex-100mm--p205/
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270821249910?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Exhaust-Tube-Pipe-Aluminised-Stainless-Steel-409-304-1-Metre-inc-1-2-3-4-5-/171698192044?var=&hash=item27fa027eac:m:m9KKR89c9jzYEUkw-3feaIg
Gate
http://www.perthirrigation.com.au/listProduct/VALVES,+BOXES/PVC+BALL+VALVES
http://tankdoctor.com.au/online-store/product-list/pvc-gate-valve-90mm/
http://www.bunnings.com.au/421-products-90mm-sliding-gate-valve-_p4815082 ($47)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/321453598618?limghlpsr=true&hlpht=true&ul_noapp=true&hlpv=2&chn=ps&lpid=107&ops=true&viphx=1
http://www.irrigationstore.com.au/Product/ProductDetail.asp?lngProductID=11624
lid
http://www.jagtrading.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=114_148&product_id=324
pump
probably best just to use a simple pump with a hose that you can direct to what you want to wash downhttp://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Explore-Caravan-Sink-Pump-Repair-Kit.aspx?pid=220171#Recommendations
tub
add in a standard pvc shower trap (without grill) into something like this:
http://jainbrothers.tradeindia.com/stainless-steel-round-wash-basin-263227.html
http://boatbits.com.au/index.php/caravan-camping-accessories/330mm-oval-plastic-sink.html
Best bet yet
http://www.jagtrading.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=114_148&product_id=324
http://www.emberarresta.com.au/online-shop/category/75mm-range/75mm-valve
http://www.mycarperformance.com.au/alloy-stainless-steel-products/alloy/custom-alloy-hose-joiners/102mm-4-od-alloy-pipe-aluminium-tube-300mm-length-aeroflow.html
http://www.mycarperformance.com.au/alloy-stainless-steel-products/alloy/90-alloy-elbows/alloy-90-elbow-ahe-090-102.html
http://www.mycarperformance.com.au/alloy-stainless-steel-products/alloy/custom-alloy-hose-joiners/alloy-polished-pipe-aluminium-tube-75mm-length-102mm-od-1.html
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270821249910?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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