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




Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Cat 5N requirements (todo)

9L drinking water
1 additional 8L bucket
Emergency nav lights
Get fire extinguisher expiry date
measure anchor weight
Floating torch
First aid kit
storm jib  http://www.austain.com.au/shop/listings/316-a440/seo/hooks-snap-hooks-metric-316-a4/
YA racing rules
Boat name on buoyant items
Name on PFD
strobe for each person for night sailing
knife in cockpit
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

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

Commercial

https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=114&item=1628
http://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


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 down

http://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

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Trailer

Actual.

http://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/axles/40mm-square-galvanised/galvanised-trailer-axle-40mm-square-94-2390mm-boat-trailer-parts.html ($135)

http://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/gal-mechanical-disc-brake-full-kit-boat-trailer-parts.html ($380)

http://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/springs-accessories/u-bolt-kits/u-bolt-kit-39mm-round-gal-finish-boat-trailer-parts-2.html ($25)







Huntsman products

http://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/diy-boat-trailer-kits/single-axle-braked/diy-1400kg-single-axle-boat-jet-ski-trailer-kit-with-mechanical-disc-brakes.html $730

http://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/trailer-brakes/gal-mechanical-disc-brake-full-kit-boat-trailer-parts.html  $390

http://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/springs-accessories/slipper-springs/4-leaf-slipper-spring-pair-camper-trailer-part-800kg-1.html $75

http://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/axles/40mm-square-galvanised/galvanised-trailer-axle-40mm-square-96-2440mm-boat-trailer-parts.html $135

http://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/springs-accessories/u-bolt-kits/u-bolt-kit-39mm-round-gal-finish-boat-trailer-parts-1.html $22

$612

http://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/wheel-tyre-packages/13inch-packages/boat-trailer-wheel-tyre-13x5-5-ht-175r13l-t-part-2017.html $90 x 2

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/narre-warren/wheels-tyres-rims/wheels-for-medium-size-cars/1079772747


or if we keep the same wheels

http://www.spinnythings.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=45

Springy Things
Shishane Stanley

longer slipper springs (eye to tail length)
760mm
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PAIR-4-LEAF-GALVANISED-TRAILER-SLIPPER-SPRINGS-PER-PAIR-TRAILER-PART-900KG-/361364926802

765mm
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5-Leaf-Slipper-Spring-and-Eye-Trailer-Parts-One-Pair-Dacromet-Galvanised-1000kg-/171462179488

http://www.alko.com.au/vehicle-technology-catalogue/springs/slipper-springs/

770mm
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-5-LEAF-EYE-SLIPPER-DACROMAT-SPRING-900kg-RATING-TRAILER-PARTS-/231663938853

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-6-leaf-eye-slipper-spring-45mm-1100kg-rating-camper-trailer-caravan-/261822756049

780mm long
http://australiantrailerparts.com.au/5-leaf-slipper-spring-6mm-thick-x-45mm-wide-dacromet/4:9631/



Sunday, October 18, 2015

To do November 2015

Shopping

Auskey industrial (http://www.auskeyindustrial.ashop.com.au/)

  • http://www.auskeyindustrial.ashop.com.au/p/1110864/316-ss-marine-grade-clevis-pin---516-x-34---el-1348mm.html  x 3
  • http://www.auskeyindustrial.ashop.com.au/p/1110855/316-ss-marine-grade-clevis-pin---14-x-12-plated---el-912mm.html x 2
  • http://www.auskeyindustrial.ashop.com.au/p/1110850/316-ss-marine-grade-clevis-pin---316-x-34-plated---el-1547mm.html x 3
  • http://www.auskeyindustrial.ashop.com.au/p/1110852/316-ss-marine-grade-clevis-pin---316-x-1-12-plated---el-3451mm.html x 2
  • split pins for clevis pins

Austain 

  •  8mm threaded rod (or bolts) - for stay connection

Other

To Do

Spinnaker

  1. Block for downhaul

Sail raising

  1. replace cleats
  2. install eyes for lazy jacks on boom
  3. install cleat for lazy jacks on boom

New mast

  1. Add sleeve to extend
  2. install heel plug
  3. close off sail track gate
  4. connect mast step to 10mm plate
  5. install new mast step
  6. patch holes in mast
  7. weld shroud tangs
  8. weld lower tangs
  9. weld hounds for forestay
  10. Cleat for adjustable forestay
  11. Adjustable forestay - cleats
  12. Adjustable lowers - cleats
  13. make gooseneck
  14. install gooseneck
  15. install halyards and topping lift
  16. install exit blocks
  17. build spreaders
  18. install spinnaker pole mount (weld cut off shackle to plate)







Maybe

  1. Alternative jammers:(https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=72397&search123=jammer&intAbsolutePage=1, https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=72330&search123=clutch&intAbsolutePage=1, http://www.goosemarine.com.au/spinlock-pxr-cam-cleat/
  2. http://www.arco-winches.com/products/winch/prices
  3. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PORTABLE-FISH-FINDER-SONAR-DEPTH-SOUNDER-WITH-ALARM-/140576744185?hash=item20bb06e2f9:m:mxafkPEGtD9PWTCzpZIalvw
  4. Paint deck (http://www.trailersailerplace.com.au/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10042&p=117011&hilit=deck+paint#p117011)


Visit to Peter's place

Trailer suppliers
Springy Things
Shishane Stanley


Sewing supplies
Paskal - Thread and Buckles

Sailcloth
Shann Industries - contact their Sydney branch - Collingwood branch will not sell to the public
http://www.shann.com.au/product/category/marine/sail-fabrics/page/8

Monday, September 28, 2015

Cockpit tent

http://www.quietboating.com/Cockpit_Tent_Exterior_3.jpg

http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?143649-Designing-a-Cockpit-Tent


http://www.vegamarin.se/en/boatcovers/maxi/maxi-84/maxi-84-cockpit-tent.html


http://www.maxispecialisten.se/Maxikapell/maxi68_2.jpg




http://www.maxispecialisten.se/Maxikapell/Maxi77_3.jpg

http://www.maxispecialisten.se/HtmlSidor/kapell.html

Picture of Westerly Centaur Cockpit Enclosure
http://www.cjmarine.co.uk/p/1361/westerly-centaur-cockpit-enclosure
New Cockpit Tent made by Blue Marine of Battlesbridge
http://sabre27.org.uk/index.php/yacht/pelagos/



http://www.boefamily.dk/dufour/viewtopic.php?p=2010&sid=464129c6913d497ad1e73446e4286a01

Sprayhood and Cockpit Enclosure

http://www.dolphinsails.com/covers/marine-covers/shoodenc/


http://www.quietboating.com/NC_Little_Current.jpg

Habitent

http://www.myboatsgear.com/habitent

Poles




product image
http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Blueline-Bimini-Top-Clear-1-5-1-7m.aspx?pid=348620&menuFrom=571484#Recommendations


http://www.coverworld.com.au/marine-covers/bimini-cover/bimini-support-poles.html





Sealing edges

http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?165056-How-to-design-a-mosquito-proof-cockpit-tent