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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 18-10-2014, 07:32
Replies: 19
Views: 7,833
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Hasler windvane

Yes of course weight plays a big role as does wetted surface and you've removed a fair amount of that but don't ever think that with adequate sail area that you can't get your boat moving well....
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 18-10-2014, 06:04
Replies: 19
Views: 7,833
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Hasler windvane

No all steering servo p gears start to have steering issues below 3 knots boat speed, its a little less of an issue if the seas are flat. Adding a cheap tiller pilot to the vane is a good idea and is...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 18-10-2014, 05:09
Replies: 19
Views: 7,833
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Hasler windvane

I would not mess with it.
The vertical axis vane has a counterweight out in front and has been sized to work with that vane. The newer type vanes that tip back and forth are easy to change vanes,...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 18-10-2014, 04:26
Replies: 19
Views: 7,833
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Hasler windvane

OK so its a vertical axis vane. This type of vane is not going to be as sensitive as what all the builders are using today. I expect that the lighter wind days will be more of a challenge. They do...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 18-10-2014, 04:07
Replies: 19
Views: 7,833
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Hasler windvane

You are right of course, wish I could help you on this one. I have owned and used most of the vanes out there right now but unfortunately not a hasler. Most of todays current vanes owe their design...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 18-10-2014, 03:45
Replies: 19
Views: 7,833
Posted By robert sailor
Re: Hasler windvane

It might be worth buying just for the historical value. All kidding aside it has quite the history and if its in good shape there is no reason it wouldn't do the job.
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