Looking to buy a windvane,
Any one got one hidden in the shed and wants some cash?
Warning I am not prepared to pay ridicules prices .
But am prepared to negotiate a fair price cheers.
Ive been sniffing around for something second hand as well .
But may be the best way would be to fabricate something ? but are there any good shop drawings around for something suitable for wheel steering ?
Hi Ramona thanks for your in depth reply, my first choice is the Fleming 401. But would buy Fleming minor. Also playing around with the Hebridean.
What are your thoughts on the Scamar Autohelm auxiliary rudder? Am I right it's not very powerful? The Airies has a great reputation but the problem with different metals.
I have seen the one on eBay it is also on Gumtree $300 cheaper.
If you had a choice which commercial one appeals to you and why please.
I am waiting on a quote from Peter on his Pacific light.
I have read your posts on vains and respect your opinon cheers
does anyone here have first-hand experience with the SAILOMAT units?
www.sailomat.com
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Also playing around with the Hebridean.
I have built a Hebridean, or more correctly a horizontal wind vane.
The Hebridean is too heavy and there have been developments since I built mine.
Considering a rebuild but in lighter materials and more off the shelf items to increase quality of the build.
The Hebridean comes in various kit form , I feel it is good value in its flat pack and remote adjuster, if you think it is heavy try the Airies, or the Monitor twice the weight but bullet proof .
Ramona have you read the wind pilot blog ? Peter has some great articles on the Airies and all the copies there after
I still have this Scanmar Saye's Rig windvane for sale $950.
I wasn't keen to install it in the end as I wasn't keen on the idea of attaching the arm to the ships rudder, although it is removable with 2 screws, plus it wouldn't work on my yacht with has an outboard on the transom.
www.tophatyachts.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=286&hilit=Sayes+rig
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Ramona have you read the wind pilot blog ? Peter has some great articles on the Airies and all the copies there after
I'm sure I have at some stage. This pdf has a good set of plans that shows the usual dimensions and ratios.
www.hollandwindvane.com/self-steering/handboek_bestanden/Handbook%20deel%20tekst%20als%20pdf%20download.pdf
This book is pretty much the bible for self steering. Wealth of information and comparisons between the major players.
www.bluemoment.com/downloads/selfsteering.pdf
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Hi Ramona thanks for your in depth reply, my first choice is the Fleming 401. But would buy Fleming minor. Also playing around with the Hebridean.
What are your thoughts on the Scamar Autohelm auxiliary rudder? Am I right it's not very powerful? The Airies has a great reputation but the problem with different metals.
I have seen the one on eBay it is also on Gumtree $300 cheaper.
If you had a choice which commercial one appeals to you and why please.
I am waiting on a quote from Peter on his Pacific light.
I have read your posts on vains and respect your opinon cheers
I have a Fleming 401 on MB, an S&S34. It is outstanding.
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I still have this Scanmar Saye's Rig windvane for sale $950.
I wasn't keen to install it in the end as I wasn't keen on the idea of attaching the arm to the ships rudder, although it is removable with 2 screws, plus it wouldn't work on my yacht with has an outboard on the transom.
www.tophatyachts.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=286&hilit=Sayes+rig
That is an interesting bit of kit. It's not a servo windvane, more of a scaled down Hydrovane. The blade in the water is more of a rudder and the sliding crank rotates the blade. Like the Hydrovane has a laced on wind blade but in the V shape to create more drag. Would not have anywhere near the power of a servo system but is certainly simple.
Ok just picked up a nice Fleming 401 I have had one before and like a fool let it go with the boat.
Fantastic bit of gear
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Ok just picked up a nice Fleming 401 I have had one before and like a fool let it go with the boat.
Fantastic bit of gear
How good and how much?? Any pics??
Hi Cisco it is in very good condition came with a wheel adapter which I won't need so will sell that and a very nice st1000 with a remote which sounds interesting I already have a brand new st2000 so will sell one of those will have to see if the remote will work with both.
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Yes I believe that's how much they are
When you get a chance could we have a close up photo of the drum with dimensions please? Asking for a friend!
Select to expand quoteBlueMoon said..
I still have this Scanmar Saye's Rig windvane for sale $950.
I wasn't keen to install it in the end as I wasn't keen on the idea of attaching the arm to the ships rudder, although it is removable with 2 screws, plus it wouldn't work on my yacht with has an outboard on the transom.
www.tophatyachts.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=286&hilit=Sayes+rig
Is the Saye's rig still available? Keen to purchase one asap. paul.winn2012 at gmail dot com.
I just had an autopilot fail in Tual and couldn't get a replacement through Indonesian customs, so resurrected a Voyager vane that came with the boat. It got us back 480 miles to Gove and 380 across the gulf. Very easy to adjust on the wheel for bias and on the actuator arm for rudder gain and instantly disengages if you need to dodge a fishing boat. It seems like a good unit. I was amazed that it would steer the boat in less than 2 knots apparent under power. Not sure I will keep it because it makes it hard to get from the dinghy when I put it up on the davits.
