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This page is for Windvane
systems only. If you want an electric autopilot please visit the online
chandleries page (purchasing).
Below you will find links to all the major Windvane self steering
systems from around the world, as well as some self build sites and also
how to connect an electronic pilot to your windvane.
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Alphabetical order of windvanes |
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Aries |
Denmark - The new Aries now produced in Denmark |
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Aries |
UK - Aries spares for the older models-
Providing Rebuild Kits and Spare Parts Service for Original Aries
Self-Steering Gears |
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Beaufort |
Beaufort produce five models: Castor;
Castor+ Pollux; Pollux+; Orion. |
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Cape Horn |
Canadian - Integrated Self-Steering System for Sailboats |
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Fleming |
Australia - Fleming Marine Australia - Wind Vane Self Steering Systems
for Yachts and Sailboats |
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Hydrovane |
UK - HYDROVANE Self Steering, is unique as the only
wind vane powered auxiliary rudder without a servo rudder or trim tab...
and its virtue as an entirely separate emergency steering system is most
compelling |
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Monitor |
USA - The Monitor windvane is a very popular cruising boat choice. |
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Mr. Vane |
A new wind vane system for small boats
(due 2007) |
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Navik |
A windvane for light displacement boats
up to 30' LOA |
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Neptune |
UK - Light and powerful, the Neptune
windvane will guide your yacht in all weathers a good deal more
efficiently than a human helmsman. |
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Sailomat |
Europe and USA - SAILOMAT celebrating 30
year anniversary with all new SAILOMAT 700 Self-Steering- custom
designed for cruising yachts up to 50' LOA.Universal Base, also for
off-centre mounting. |
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Windpilot |
German - several models to choose from |
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Build your own windvane |
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Build your own |
Hartley windvane self steering plans |
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Self made |
A home design |
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How to add an electronic autopilot
onto a windvane |
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Automate |
How to integrate an electromechanical
autopilot with a windvane |
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Books on Self Steering Systems |
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Self-Steering |
Books that cover self steering systems of
all types |
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SURVIVE YOUR DREAM
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Hydrovane
A HYDROVANE on your boat will make short handed sailing
much easier, the vessel’s motion will be greatly improved
and your confidence in your yacht and equipment will be
significantly enhanced. The HYDROVANE is both:
· self
steering system
· emergency
steering system
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