Recent content by Rigby

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    Self Steering Gear

    John - Thanks for the post. Interested to learn of another Pacific Light user. I was sailing a few days last week, and I have to say I have still to get the WP set up properly. Despite best efforts I still end up with the vane tilted over and the pendulum arm on its limits too frequently...
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    Self Steering Gear

    Made from aluminium and not GRP. Your proposed solution would of course work but I think windpilot offer a lifetime warranty and so reluctant to 'fiddle' with drilling holes until I have checked it out. Thanks for the reply. Rigby Raine
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    Self Steering Gear

    I brought my Windpilot Pacific Light home to service it - and noticed that the pendulum rudder appears to have some fluid in it. Probably (of course) sea water but it appears to be a sealed unit. Not a lot of water/fluid and not really a problem but will sleep easier once I know whats going...
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    Ostend W/E

    Morgana Just joined the forum and looking for new opportunities/challenges. CPD pointed me to the post and would love to join the trip to Ostend. I 'plan' to do it singlehanded, since I am looking to build some single handed experience for future Jester style adventures. Sailing a very...
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    Newbie

    Well recently took the plunge and purchased a Frances 26. One of the main reasons for purchasing 'Louise' was to enter into the world of single handed sailing and specifically to particpate in the Jester Challenge. My intentions are to sail in the Azores races in 2012 and the JAC in 2014 (are...
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