self steering gear tiller attatchment

[macd]

You have simplified that a bit. The vane needs to turn the oar
Vane size on my Aeries is important as is stiffness & design of the vane. I have several including a couple with additional wind collecting units mounted on them to increase light wind running performance
To demonstrate the point the aeries has a facility to tilt the vane thus reducing its effectiveness in high winds to prevent oversteer
Of course i can only speak for the aeries ( and a homemade one made many years ago)

Compared to the hogwash which prompted my post, I don't think I've simplified it at all. The effort needed to turn the oar is minimal. You can do it effortless with a little finger.
Most manufacturers offer only one size of air vane; Cape Horn supplies two, one made of cloth on a lightweight frame for light winds. Whatever its size, the weight of the vane is critical for optimal performance.
Canting the vane in high winds is a common feature of servo systems: as you'll be aware it reduces the wind effort on the vane (another reason why one vane largely suits all conditions).

 

[V1701]

Cam cleats & eyes with a Navik on a Vega, works well...

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[30boat]

Cam cleats & eyes with a Navik on a Vega, works well...

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Is that a continuos line or two separate ones?I prefer the latter because sometimes one side needs a bit more tension than the other on my Monitor.

 

[Daydream believer]

Compared to the hogwash which prompted my post, .

Hogwash!!
I think that is a little unfair on other forumites don't you?
They are , after all only expressing opinions
If you think they are wrong then i suggest you should look at your own post before you cast aspersions at others

 

[macd]

Hogwash!!
I think that is a little unfair on other forumites don't you?
They are , after all only expressing opinions
If you think they are wrong then i suggest you should look at your own post before you cast aspersions at others

Who's this "they"?
Self-evidently, since I quoted him, my post (#19) was directed at one other forumite and one only. And, just to make it clear, what he wrote was hogwash.