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03-05-2018, 18:50

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Self Steering Off Shore

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Posted By Suijin

Re: Self Steering Off Shore

I think you mis-understand what he is saying an autopilot cannot do as well as a wind vane.

On a broad reach for example, wave action against the paddle will effectively cause the vane to "slalom"...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

02-05-2018, 16:32

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Self Steering Off Shore

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Posted By Suijin

Re: Self Steering Off Shore

In short if you're going to cross an ocean where conserving fuel is an issue, or are going to regularly make long passages with limited fuel, consider a wind vane. If you're not, just get a beefy...

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