piscosour
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I have a double ender with transom hung rudder. There is a rugged framework around the rudder for a previously fitted wind pilot. I can either remove the framework to fit the replacement aires, not my first choice, or incorporate the aires fitting tubes into the existing tubular assembly. If I do this with the aires vertical the angles are such that the tubes cross at about 10 degrees giving an ugly looking installation and probably a weak link since I can only clamp it once. To have the tubes cross parallel to each other would necessitate the aires lying off vertical by about 15 degrees. If facing out I can adjust the vane to clear the mizzen boom and if facing in the blade misses the rudder. Here is the question...Will I lose sensitivity or performance by angling the aires and which way should I tilt it?
As usual thanks in advance,
Graham /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
As usual thanks in advance,
Graham /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif