Self-Steering

[jimschofield]

It might be a bit away but I was looking at videos on self-steering, including your explanatory video Don.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Ke3OjZ64M


So, do we have to use a commercially made vane or can we make our own ?

I like this simple trim-tab system.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA7OdsZOccw


Jim

[martellmarine]

In the FAQ section on the Class Globe 5.80 website, item 29 reads the following...

29. The South Atlantic servo pendulum wind-vane looks great, but I cannot afford that. can I make my own?

Yes, you can and there is great experience with this in the current SETKA Community of builders and a FaceBook page for homebuilt self-steering wind-vanes.

I am looking into building my own. You should be able to build for significantly less than buying.

I think the above noted Facebook page is this HSSWV - Homemade Self Steering Wind Vane


Wave Rovers self steering unit looks great. Alan, the designer and builder is supposed to be making some sort of announcement in the next couple of weeks regarding his Mk3 self steering unit. There has been lots of chatter from people asking for plans. Hopefully that is what is coming...

Cheers

[jimschofield]

Thank you and yes, I also saw that on Wave Rovers site, can't wait.

Jim