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14-08-2019, 14:07

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Wind vane with emergency rudder

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Posted By PaulvR

Re: Wind vane with emergency rudder

Hi Thomas,

As I said above, I'm not sure the distance away from the main rudder is necessary, mine is just like that. I do not think the turbulence is an issue either.
Setting it aft a bit,...

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14-08-2019, 11:26

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Wind vane with emergency rudder

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Re: Wind vane with emergency rudder

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14-08-2019, 11:13

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Wind vane with emergency rudder

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Posted By PaulvR

Re: Wind vane with emergency rudder

Hi Thomas,

My Hydrovane is offset to starboard about 18 inches, and there must be three feet between the trailing edge of the main rudder and the leading edge of the Hydrovane. It does not mind...

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14-08-2019, 09:06

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Wind vane with emergency rudder

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Posted By PaulvR

Re: Wind vane with emergency rudder

Ordinarily I guess so, but the hydrovane rudder has about 1/3 the area of my main rudder and is somewhat balanced...and So Far....it steers the boat VERY well (50'). I plan to carry a spare as well...

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14-08-2019, 09:00

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Wind vane with emergency rudder

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Posted By PaulvR

Re: Wind vane with emergency rudder

Me too, just installed. Love it!!

I hit a monster tree a year back in blue water, and decided to install a hydrovane as mitigation for my spade rudder!

BTW, you can offset the hydrovane port...

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