Wind vane self steering using a trim tab on the rudder.
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Wind vane self steering using a trim tab on the rudder.
I have just become the proud owner of a Frances 26, and one of the first things that I plan to do is install wind vane self steering. I would love a Navik, but they are out of production and very scarce. Another possibility that I am considering is to build a trim tab on the rudder, controlled by a horizontal axis wind vane. I was wondering if anyone has installed such a system on a Frances?
Re: Wind vane self steering using a trim tab on the rudder.
This guy built one for his Contessa. Might be adapted to Frances?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA7OdsZOccw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA7OdsZOccw
Re: Wind vane self steering using a trim tab on the rudder.
I eventually found and bought two Navik wind vane self steering systems from New Zealand. I have refurbished both of them, one I am busy installing on my Frances 26, and the other is for sale.
Re: Wind vane self steering using a trim tab on the rudder.
Hi Jill,
can you pls contact me with further details of the windvane (price, where it is, etc..)
Regards,
Bunarina
can you pls contact me with further details of the windvane (price, where it is, etc..)
Regards,
Bunarina
Re: Wind vane self steering using a trim tab on the rudder.
The re built Navik is now in Malaysia, and my asking price is US$ 600.00.