Feb 2, 2007 · We went to the Seattle Boat show specifically to look at these two steering vanes. The reps for both companies were great folks with personal experience with their products. Pros: I like the …

Jun 2, 2012 · The Hydrovane likely would require beefing up the transom to take the loads which are much greater than with a servo-pendulum system that is not steering the boat - just turning the wheel.

Sep 17, 2020 · Thing is I could get a brand new one from South Atlantic for pretty much the same cost and customized for my vessel as it appears even Hydrovane and Monitor need alterations based on …

May 8, 2014 · Also, with Hydrovane you may have to reinforce (as in add f/g) the inside of the transom since the loads are very high since you are steering the boat and not just the wheel or tiller. I think …

Jan 6, 2016 · The Hydrovane was the choice of a friend of ours who took his Passport 40 to Mexico from the PNW. This is a very meticulous, detail oriented retired pilot who researched to the nth degree. …

Mar 28, 2018 · The reps at Hydrovane seem pretty confident that the VXA2D unit is adequately sized for the Countess, but I've seen a few people suggesting that in heavy seas, the rudder on this unit just …

Aug 8, 2017 · Here is a hybrid system I encountered in a boat I'm interested in (Pearson 365): A unique feature of this boat is the autopilot arrangement. It consists of the bottom unit of a Hydrovane wind …

Apr 8, 2008 · Hydrovane actually recommends removing the rudder when motoring for long distances. The rudder is only held on with one pin, and it floats, so you can pop it off with a boat hook. Putting it …

Mar 4, 2016 · Auxiliary Rudder Vanes like the HydroVane, WindPilot Pacific Plus, etc. do put considerable strain on the transom but nothing requiring extensive reinforcement because the vanes …

Apr 2, 2007 · Hydrovane gets good write-ups - but costs $$$$. Self Steering - Hydrovane Selfsteer