[SOLD] windvane steering

[southern style]

I have a new/never used, South Atlantic windvane steering unit. still factory
wrapped. believed to be a s-600 model and is appropriate 40'-60' sailboat.
located in Florida. $3500. or best offer. (factory price is appox. 5000.)
thanks
phone: 727-822-8181

[southern style]

Originally Posted by southern style

I have a new/never used, South Atlantic windvane steering unit. still factory
wrapped. believed to be a s-600 model and is appropriate 40'-60' sailboat.
located in Florida. $3500. or best offer. (factory price is appox. 5000.)
thanks
phone: 727-822-8181

EMAIL: GULFSTYLE@AOL.COM

[tdalke]

Originally Posted by southern style

I have a new/never used, South Atlantic windvane steering unit. still factory
wrapped. believed to be a s-600 model and is appropriate 40'-60' sailboat.
located in Florida. $3500. or best offer. (factory price is appox. 5000.)
thanks
phone: 727-822-8181

Oh nice, I haven't seen that type yet, I'll check them out and get back to ya. Does it have a certain bracket system that it came with already?

[southern style]

tdalke, I took some pics today, but I was not able to download to this site. ill try to get
my it department tomorrow. (my daughter). there some videos on youtube under
"south atlantic windvane) to give you an idea of how it works.
thanks

[southern style]

tdalka,
sorry,i didn't answer your bracket system. the main body has two supports that swivels
to conform to transom curve and two brackets at the top of the body. no control lines are needed. it is best mounted at the centerline but it can be mounted off the centerline.

[southern style]

south atlantic

[Galla Terra]

Hi, where are you in Florida?
Would you consider shipping?

[southern style]

DEPENDS. SHIP TO WHERE?

[Galla Terra]

To Chicago. I need to take it to Rio Dulce.

[southern style]

CHICAGO WOULD BE FINE. GROUND FREIGHT WOULD TAKE 2-3 DAYS AND
I CAN PUT IT ON A PALLET SHRINKWRAP IT. IT WEIGHTS A APROX. 150LBS
LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS.
THANKS
FRANK

[Galla Terra]

Thanks for your reply.

1. Have you sold it already?

2. If not, what boat was the windvane designed for. They are custom fit. What are the measurements of your boat?

[southern style]

Hello,
I have a couple of lookers, but i still have it.
It was supposed to go on a Gulfstar 50. The transom was about six feet wide by 3 feet with a 5-6 degree inward angle. If you at some of the pics, you can
see on main body, 2 mounting pads that articulate to conform to the transom.
the top mounting struts are not shown but i can take some more pics. tje top
struts extend from the main body to the transom at a 45 degree angle for about
1 foot. They also have articulated mounting pads up or down.
If believe it will fit a lot transoms without modifications. It all depends on your transom. Let me know if you need additional pics (details, complete
assembled, etc)
thanks,
frank

[Galla Terra]

Thanks.

I have a Tad Brewer Blue Jeans 47'.
Her stern is about 60" above the water. That is my main concern.

BTW, how difficult is to remove the auxiliary rudder and put it back? Do you happened to know?


Ted Brewer Yacht Design

[southern style]

Hello Galla Terra,
The rudder shaft is fastened with 3/8 S.S. bolt. There is handhole on the top of rudder. Im assuming to make it easier to handle.
I looked at Blue Jeans in your attachment. love the lines. I have a Gulfstar 47, with a cutter sail. Sure help with balancing the boat.
I have some more information for mounting the windvane.
I would like to PM you. I also took additional pics.
Thanks,
Southern Style

[southern style]

GALLA TERRA

Originally Posted by Galla Terra

Thanks.

I have a Tad Brewer Blue Jeans 47'.
Her stern is about 60" above the water. That is my main concern.

BTW, how difficult is to remove the auxiliary rudder and put it back? Do you happened to know?


Ted Brewer Yacht Design

I assembled the windvane today to see it works. also took some measurements and 3 pics. I placed a 36" ruler for reference. I believe you to be correct that most of the s-600 series have some custom parts. I don't
believe the struts and the lower pads are going to work. I an willing to reduce the price by $500. so you can have the mounting hardware that works for your yacht.
The system went without a hitch. All the parts, except mounts.
Info: overall length 12'
Hand tiller to top of rudder 5'
rudder 3'
thanks again,
frank