Thread: Building the OZ PD Racer - now renamed the OzRacer

Hi
I copy this text from this forun under threat" prepared for winter " :
( just remove the "cup" and taped the rod to yard. ) I think the camcorder is bit too heavy for this job! )

Perttu
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I bought sheap ( 5.9 eur ) cell phone mount to car.

I have Kodak Zx1 "camcorder". ( 49 eur + remote controll ) The cell phone holder is ideal for mounting "camcorder" like this. Kodak lenses angle of view is too narrow so I have bought "lens" for it :
$16.75 - 15mm Detachable 180-Degree Wide Angle Fish Eye Lens for Cell Phones and Compact Digital Cameras - Phone Gadgets
Lens is attached with magnet, but it´s quite weak, so I cut clip of big markers hat and glued it to "camcorder" for better mount to lens.
and here is photo :


and another :

Is there anyone in Perth WA with a PDR/OZracer ?
Regards Rob J.

Somehow , probably when we shifted , I managed to lose a bracket in the rudder assembly for my PDR.
Its the smaller one that goes on the hull .
I have put up a picture of the matching pair , the one I am missing is the smaller one with the zip cord through it.
Anyone know where I can get just that bracket ?.
Regards Rob J.

Originally Posted by dopeydriver

Somehow , probably when we shifted , I managed to lose a bracket in the rudder assembly for my PDR.
Its the smaller one that goes on the hull .
I have put up a picture of the matching pair , the one I am missing is the smaller one with the zip cord through it.
Anyone know where I can get just that bracket ?.
Regards Rob J.

Rob

I have similar ones, and I bought mine from Bias Boating in Brisbane, they have internet ordering too. http://www.biasboating.com.au/Search...udgeon&Submit=

Cheers

Col

OK , thanks Col.
I only want the one bracket , not the whole kit.
I'll give them a try.
Thank you Col.
Regards Rob J.

I contacted the firm , their gudgeon is slightly different , unfortunately.
Rob J.

Originally Posted by dopeydriver

I contacted the firm , their gudgeon is slightly different , unfortunately.
Rob J.

Bummer.

You may have to just visit a Chandlery and see what you can find (is Tyrendarra near the coast?). We have a few around here and the ones I have visited have a good assortment, or they could order it in, pain in the #### though.

Maybe you could make one up out of a 2 pieces of angle steel or 'C' Channel if you are handy.

Col

I'm close enough to the coast to hear the breakers booming in , and I have my boat in Portland , but the Chandlery there is more for big fishing stuff .
I may have to try my hand at making something up.
Regards Rob J.

Give Duck Flat a ring Rob you never know they may have a separate one although from memory they sold it as a kit. I'm fairly sure it's a ronstan bit.

Yes Mike , I think they are sold as a kit , but a phone call is worth a try I guess.
Regards Rob J.

I have contacted Di at DFWB , and yes , she has the gudgeon at a good price , plus postage.
So thats a good result !.
Regards Rob J.

Hi!

Hers is the 3rd. OZRacer in Hungary. The rig is temporary, the final one will be a professional lugger. The first impressions are really GOOOOD!










... and some video:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp7R7Ue1_zE]OZRacer first flight, Szentendre, Hungary OZR-8 HUN - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txXomXsXByM]OZRacer 3. vízreszállás, több szél, more wind... - YouTube[/ame]

all the bests: OZJJ

Excellent idea with windsurfer sail. I had the same idea but can not solve problem with carbon mast properly. How did you do it ? If it is no top secret or UK or US patent
How much is your sail? It looks as 6-8 sqm .
It will be very interesting to compare performance of windsurfing sail with PDR luger .
For me wind sails have very good shape but one big fault -no reefing -and it is main problem -you can only change for smaller.
Regards Tom