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24-04-2009, 22:47
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: On my boat
Boat: Oyster 435 "Esper"
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Which windvane system should I get for my yacht?
We have an elderly Oyster 435. She is the coachhouse version, is ketch (over)-rigged, with a central cockpit.
We need to get a windvane system for our planned long distance two-handed sailing (and for insurance purposes), but don't know which models we should be looking at. Can anyone suggest suitable models for our yacht?
Oh, and if you've got one for sale in the vicinity of Turkey please send me a private message!
Many thanks
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25-04-2009, 00:23
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Back in Northern California working on the Ranch
Boat: Pearson 365 Sloop and 9' Fatty Knees.
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If its a center cockpit and the aft cabin had the rudder post under the double berth, then a Cape Horn might be the best bet. That way you do not need the control lines cluttering up everything on deck.
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25-04-2009, 05:17
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Seattle
Boat: Cal 40 (sold). Still have a Hobie 20
Posts: 2,976
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25-04-2009, 07:20
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Fiji
Boat: Westsail - CC - 42
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We have a Sailomat. Handles the helm better than either of us. The new version of Sailomat has not control lines. Has an independent rudder. I have their product but have no other connection to the company.
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25-04-2009, 11:55
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Seattle
Boat: Cal 40 (sold). Still have a Hobie 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkall
We have a Sailomat. Handles the helm better than either of us. The new version of Sailomat has not control lines. Has an independent rudder. I have their product but have no other connection to the company. |
I looked through their website, even the newest design still looks like the servo pendulum they've always made, just upgrades in bearings, weight, etc.
Sailomat
John
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25-04-2009, 13:52
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Morlaix Brittany France blog: theguerns.blogspot.com
Boat: Colvic Watson/32ft/Feels Good
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Having spent alot of time researching this subject I would recommend the Cape Horne with a centre cockpit
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25-04-2009, 17:24
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Eastern Shore, MD
Boat: Camper Nicholson 44 Ketch
Posts: 2,060
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The original Sailomat, model 3040, has a rudder. I'm rebuilting one right now.
Chris
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Originally Posted by cal40john
I looked through their website, even the newest design still looks like the servo pendulum they've always made, just upgrades in bearings, weight, etc.
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25-04-2009, 18:07
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Seattle
Boat: Cal 40 (sold). Still have a Hobie 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by witzgall
The original Sailomat, model 3040, has a rudder. I'm rebuilting one right now.
Chris
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Well I guess I didn't look at their history page.
SAILOMAT 601
John
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27-04-2009, 02:11
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: On my boat
Boat: Oyster 435 "Esper"
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Some friends of ours came across a Windpilot Pacific Plus for sale in a local boat jumble and rang us while we were sailing around the bay of Fethiye... Used only once we have bought it for less than half price. How serendipitous!
It's an auxilliary rudder model, so nothing running back to the cockpit or getting in the way of the mizzen.
Thanks for all your comments.
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27-04-2009, 09:56
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Back in Northern California working on the Ranch
Boat: Pearson 365 Sloop and 9' Fatty Knees.
Posts: 10,488
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Good choice
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