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Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Wi ndvane for center cockpit ketch - help
From: Bob Taylor (bobt@XXX.XXX)
Date: Mon Feb 26 2001 - 08:57:10 EST
Hi Tom
When I first started using the Aries (early model bronze and stainless) on my
Westsail 42 with center cockpit I thought it would be a PITA also. Now
several year later I find it no big deal. All the fitting are permanently
fixed in place and lines are lead with a quick connect when not in use. I
did have to use special very low stretch line because of the long length
otherwise I lost too much control.
HIH
Bob sv Adagio
Tom O'Meara wrote:
> At 05:39 AM 2/25/01 +0000, you wrote:
> >Requesting opinions on windvanes for a center cockpit ketch. We sail
> >a Gulfstar 43 Mk II ketch. The emergency tiller is designed to be
> >installed below deck, in the aft cabin bed. So looking for a
> >windvane that would also be emergency steering if the cable linkage
> >broke.
> >
> >Looked at Monitor, Capehorn, Aeries, etc. All seem to have lines
> >leading to the wheel. This is awkward due to the path from aft to
> >wheel and with a small cockpit adds clutter to the area.
> >
> >So seem to be down to the Fleming Global Auxilliary Rudder and the
> >WindPilot. Any comments on either greatly appreciated. Has anybody
> >seen these used on the market?
> >
> >And any other comments about windvanes for center cockpits is also
> >welcome
> >
> >Bernard/Becky Robinson
> >S.v. Dream Ketcher
>
> Sayes Rig. Go here: http://www.selfsteer.com/ and take a look. Very
> compact mount. Also has an extremely strong steering moment so will
> handle larger vessels with little difficulty.
>
> Fair Winds,
>
> Tom
>
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