Best Self Steering Gear???

cburger · 25-07-2007, 23:15

I am wondering if any of the members have any experience with "Trim Tab" type of self steering. I have been doing some reading about these and have been become interested in making one for my WESTSAIL 32. I like the idea that they are very simple and lightweight and cost effective relative to the typical servo pendulum units. I am looking for feedback from sailors who have actually have had them on boats they have owned.

Thanks,

CB

Steve Pope · 26-07-2007, 01:48

I have a trim tab on my Trismus 37 They are known to be very good, just the fact it is still there after 30 plus years must say something. If you go to <www.trismus.populus.org> and click on "pilote" there are drawings available that could be adapted to other designs with a transom hung rudder. The site is in French. If you google trismus 37 you will find it as well and the translate option will give it to you in english although slightly garbled at times. Simple and effective.

25-07-2007, 23:15	#1
cburger Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nyack, NY Boat: Westsail 32 "Moondance" Posts: 294	Best Self Steering Gear??? I am wondering if any of the members have any experience with "Trim Tab" type of self steering. I have been doing some reading about these and have been become interested in making one for my WESTSAIL 32. I like the idea that they are very simple and lightweight and cost effective relative to the typical servo pendulum units. I am looking for feedback from sailors who have actually have had them on boats they have owned. Thanks, CB

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26-07-2007, 01:48	#2
Steve Pope Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maungaturoto, New Zealand only 10 minutes from the Kaipara harbour, it is a tidal harbour with one of the largest shore lines in the Southern hemisphere, no shortage of sand banks though. Boat: Trismus 37 (alloy) built in 1976 or 1986 depending on who you talk to! Posts: 522	I have a trim tab on my Trismus 37 They are known to be very good, just the fact it is still there after 30 plus years must say something. If you go to <www.trismus.populus.org> and click on "pilote" there are drawings available that could be adapted to other designs with a transom hung rudder. The site is in French. If you google trismus 37 you will find it as well and the translate option will give it to you in english although slightly garbled at times. Simple and effective.