kayak sailing rig parts

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Update: It's never finished! Strengthened the pivoting outrigger base, making it no longer pivot but able to support a heavier load. Took pictures of a larger sail setup and added regular cleats that fit on 3/4-inch PVC pipe along with sheet guide eyes for those who prefer organized sheets. Used 3/16th braided nylon rope for the bigger sail and anchored it to the mast and boom with half hitches and bowline knots, also running it through the pivot point connecting the two, then back down through the mast pulley and loops made by the bowlines to the cleat. Update: Added a final assembly file for reference until I take more pictures. Good luck viewing the file here; I'm going to call this done for now. Comment if a part fails or you have suggestions; I might fix it! [insert "it_is_done".gif here] Update: Rounded off many edges (it just looks better) and added files for attaching the beam to the mast, both solid and folding versions. Side note: 90% of things I've made are designed to be attached with rope. The only places where rope isn't used are where holes have a chamfer instead of a fillet; though in many cases you could easily use screws or bolts. Update: Finally got around to making a sailing clam cleat for the genoa, so I can stop using my foot to pin the sheet against the molded depression. Update: New sail base files better suited for a 90-degree angle mainsail without cracking but still allowing the mainsail to fold down. Added a channel to the bottom of the sail base for those who don't have it molded into their watercraft; I've been using 3/4-inch PVC, so that's what I've been designing around. Update: New files for a main sail pulley to allow the main sail to reef, a removable outrigger mount that needs testing still, and an edited version of the sail mount better suited for being rope-mounted. Making a new sail from stronger material. Update: Added a Genoa and edited the sail; it's sailing much faster despite being only 15 pounds away from the weight limit on my kayak. Next step, close-hulled outriggers to pick up the yak out of the water a bit and keelboards to stop it from drifting sideways so much. Mounting plate and folding outrigger mounts are on hold until I have access to a 3D printer again. Recently decided to attach a sail to my CK100 kayak. Wanted a sail that would fold down or fit in the molded depression if need be, so I had to design a sail foot that would allow this. Then needed pulleys and found a great soft mount design by Printerforever on Thingiverse but the MakerBot Z18 didn't recognize the file, so I made my own which needs to be sanded on the edge slightly to get the friction fit shaft to fit (I printed mine at 50% scale). I'm using the rope tensioner by WRonX to adjust the sheets when needed and the cord holder by mistertech to hold the sail up. Finally, I'm using 6mm thick plywood to mount everything in place and ratcheting it all down with spare clothes line and a taut-line hitch. This isn't an entirely necessary step as the sail foot is strong enough to be mounted to your kayak with just rope as seen above; the sail pictured is just a temp to make sure it all works properly.