This was a favorite project of our engineer. The limitations that need overcoming are the usual: reliability, cost and aesthetics. We absolutely cannot introduce a weakness into the system. That rules out a simple hinge… and unless it is a monster then the aesthetics...
To begin with, the Hydrovane rudder is not small. People who get to see it are often surprised at the size. Today’s rudder has a surface area of nearly 3.5 sq ft, or 1/3 of a sq m. It provides plenty of steering power, especially because of its leveraged position so...
It must be the easiest windvane to install. There is considerable flexibility in where you choose to install the brackets – unlike most other windvanes that require absolute precise positioning. The two brackets are holders for the shaft, which should be aligned...
We regularly hear positive Hydrovane reports from boats that are over 50,000 lbs (23,000kg) displacement. The heaviest boat we’ve fitted to date weighs in at 60,000 lbs (27,000 kg). That owner named his Hydrovane ‘The Hand of God’! We are able to fit heavier...
Beneteau Oceanis 40 Nicole and Sam set sail from Norway on a Beneteau Oceanis 40 to explore the world by sailboat. In this eposide: “Installation, testing and review of a Hydrovane Self-Steering System” YouTube...
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