Windvanes: Which Ones and Where !?

[bdurham]

having a look for windvane suppliers..
is there anywhere you can pick up used vanes for a bit cheaper? would love some links to find a good deal..

[rebel heart]

You can find them used but in general even used they're pricey.

[thinwater]

Make em'?

Sail Delmarva: Wind Vanes

Not fancy, but cheap. Used is scarce, as they generally are UV ruined or broken.

[rebel heart]

I think the original poster is asking about self steering equipment, maybe?

[Lancerbye]

I was wondering the same thing. They are both wind vanes. lol

[bdurham]

yep. self steering.

some links would be appreciated.
would love to hear some opinions on what you consider to be good value for money in a vane.

they all seem to be fairly pricey brand new..

[NorthPacific]

Originally Posted by bdurham

yep. self steering.

some links would be appreciated.
would love to hear some opinions on what you consider to be good value for money in a vane.

they all seem to be fairly pricey brand new..

I have been looking for a while. Most 20 year old items are not much less than new. I decided on a Cape Horn model. $ 3000 with a 28000 mile warranty. Mine is being built to fit my boat. Good luck,

[Simes]

Hi Bdurham,

The Aries Aries is probably still the best (opinions will vary), the monitor http://www.selfsteer.com/products/monitor/index.php comes a very close second. The Hydrovane Self Steering Hydrovane Selfsteer is also very good.

We sail a heavy Schooner with an old (ish) "Lift Up Aries" and love it.

Second hand prices reflect the build quality and the market strenth. If in the USA I would talk to the guys at Scanmar, builders of the Monitor. If in Europe I would talk with either Aries (Now in Denmark, and non the worse for that) or with Hydrovane (Used to be in Nottingham UK now in Canada?).

Regards

Simes

[S/V Alchemy]

You might wish to check out Voyager Windvanes. I haven't taken mine to sea yet, but so far, so good.

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