For Sale: WINDVANE INDEPENDENT SELF RUDDER - BARGAIN $150

[Chardy]

Hi,

This vane came with the yacht we purchased, we have no use for it,
COME AND GET IT FOR ONLY $150, we are situated in Toowoomba Queensland Australia area and soon to be heading off to the Whitsundays. Someone is sure to want this for their yacht, it is sad to see it just sitting around in the shed

We do not know the workings of it, but have spoken to the previous owner and assures us all is well and a fair price would be around $500, you may have it all for $150

I have outlined below details I found might help someone, Give us a call or email to pick it up or organise transport as the rudder is very heavy. She is in good nick for her age


Approximate outline below of how it works

Auxiliary Rudder/Trimtab Self Steering Gear


The horizontal axis airvane of the auto-helm windvane powers the trimtab. Water flowing past the trimtab controls the auxiliary rudder which, in turn, steers the boat. The boat’s main rudder is locked and used to balance the boat.For the skipper who wants the security of an emergency rudder and hates lines in the cockpit.

The auto-helm windvane is suitable for many boats under 50 feet. It is especially suited for boats with:

Excessive play or friction in main steering system
Hydraulic steering
Wheel steering with more than four turns
Center cockpit/Aft cabin
High freeboard
Bad weather helm
Mizzen boom
Boomkin
Transom davits

This system uses a horizontal axis wind vane to control a trim-tab on its own fully independent rudder. No connection to your boat’s steering system is necessary. Great for a boat with hydraulicsteering or a center cockpit, or as a way to add an emergency rudder and wind vane at the same time.

Call our mobile 0417776783 if you need further assistance

[Chardy]

ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD