For Sale: South Atlantic 440 Self Steering Wind Vane $1,000

[joehixon]

For sale: South Atlantic Self Steering Wind Vane. 440 $1,000 plus shipping

Description.
It is a servo-pendulum windvane. It is the most widely proven principle for a windvane. This principle offers a great sensitivity-strength balance.

The windvane is a fast and efficient steering system. The servo-pendulum system consists of a [sensor-vane] which transmits the change in the wind direction to the windvane rudder. This moves laterally on reception of the signal. The rudder is attached to the tiller by [lines] which move the tiller or wheel that steer the sail boat.

Advantages of our Windvane

" Adjustable vane (for strong or light wind)
" Vane fixing in central position
" Adjustable power transmission
" Easy to start and stop operating
" Lift up swinging rudder, + - 170 degrees
" Protection against overloading
"Autopilot option: a pin fitting for an Autohelm or Simrad cockpit autopilot is provided as standard on the windvane arm
" Detach able auxiliary rudder

South Atlantic S 440
Strength and Durability
South Atlantic, uses a 100% sea water resistant alloy.
South Atlantic grants a lifetime guarantee against damage in the material (aluminium).

Polyester coating (S 440 C )
Polyester coatings, gives superior corrosion performance and mechanical protection properties to the Aluminium surface.

Materials
" Sea water resistant aluminium,
" POM bearings.
" Servo rudder, Wood made up with [epoxy]
" 6 mm Marine AW100 wooden vane

Bearings
"We use sliding bearings: they need no upkeep and run softly.
Demand for spare bearings is almost man-existing!

Weight
ca. 20 Kilos

Windvane and automatic pilot
Almost 100% of windvane buyers had an automatic pilot on board before the purchase! " The windvane is used 90% of the times after both systems have been installed! " When a ship sails with sails set, the wind steers it better!

South Atlantic S 440
LOA

Series S-440 : up to 12m / 40 ft

Displacement

Series S-440: up to 10.000 kg

[svsonora]

Will it work for a transom like this?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BiW7wq6D...en-by=svsonora

[Reuben127]

Greetings sir - is this still available ?
Many thanks

[wanabe cruiser]

Hi, is the unit still available? Have you ever priced up shipping to UK? Cheers Simon

[My_Breakaway]

Is your S440 still for sale?

[junior sailboy]

Like everyone else- Is this still available??


Do you have the wheel attachment as well?


Thank you,


any questions please call me at 847-417-9714 Tom C

[Boatguy30]

Did you buy this on eBay from that guy and it didn't work good?

Very little info available or proven success?

I'd be interested at this price, ship to 32080. But am vary wary without more info.

[hoffmanptpt]

I'll take it. I live in the area. 253 359 1431