Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Shopping

Been shopping on line for the bulk things we need.

Bungee Cords
For hiking straps and centerboards we'll need 100' of bungee cords.


We'll need a bunch more for bungee cords to hold down the tarps, but maybe we can find them made up.


Line

3/8"

We'll need 400' of 3/8 double-braided polyester line of different colors for halyards & sheets. The "official" pack of lines from Sound Boatworks is $100. I think we can do much better by buying bulk.

I found this. $.30/ft including shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/125-feet-NEW-Double-Braid-Rope-3-8-4800Lbs-BREAKING-STRENGTH-NEW-2013-stock-/271207253936

 1/4"
500' one color
300' other color

1/4"--200' blue marine grade $.35/ft $60 incl shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-X-200-PREMIUM-DOUBLE-BRAIDED-POLYESTER-ROPE-LINE-/121117804865?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item1c332f0941&vxp=mtr

Fittings

I found the tiller extension connector on sale--along with a lot of other parts

http://www.intensitysails.com/sailsforjy15.html

http://store.yahoo.com/yhst-32154317745271/fareaunjofor.html

Anyone is welcome to see if they can beat these. I don't know if there's a significant difference among different manufacturers--or what marine grade means. Anything is cheaper than the marine industry.