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Hydrovane - Aries Self Steering

Created by Perry500 Perry500  > 9 months ago, 5 Aug 2020
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Perry500
Perry500

NSW

66 posts

5 Aug 2020 10:09am
Hi All,
Looking to fit one to a 31 ft yacht, seems Hydrovane is a well made unit .
Anyone have any issues with them ?
If someone has one they would like to sell, please let me know

Also, can anyone advise their choice tiller pilot for above vessel

Thank you
saltiest1
saltiest1

NSW

2562 posts

5 Aug 2020 3:40pm
Ditto. I'm after a Hydrovane too
Ramona
Ramona

NSW

7737 posts

5 Aug 2020 6:09pm
They might be a bit big and heavy for a 31 footer. They are not servo assist either and have to rely on a large airblade. They are also expensive new and also secondhand. Better off looking for an Aries, Monitor or a Fleming.
Perry500
Perry500

NSW

66 posts

6 Aug 2020 6:38pm
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Ramona said..
They might be a bit big and heavy for a 31 footer. They are not servo assist either and have to rely on a large airblade. They are also expensive new and also secondhand. Better off looking for an Aries, Monitor or a Fleming.


Thanks Ramona, decided on a Comnav wheel pilot, my fiend is the AUS agent, he only imports the best marine systems
Maritime Systems Pty Ltd ....anyone need any brilliant gear at good prices, let me know , cheers
Ramona
Ramona

NSW

7737 posts

8 Aug 2020 8:40am
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That's pretty good value. I did not realize it was new the last time it appeared.
Andrew68
Andrew68

VIC

433 posts

8 Aug 2020 1:33pm
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Looks excellent, there are two on eBay at the moment. bit of work to get it installed properly.

I love mine.

A


andy59
andy59

QLD

1156 posts

14 Aug 2020 2:37am
Fleming wind vanes are great
Bundeenabuoy
Bundeenabuoy

NSW

1239 posts

14 Aug 2020 6:31am
I have a Navik windvane system on my boat. The tiller and vane were removed because the owner was only day sailing. I would like to see it working again. It is a bit cumbusum to lift it by myself on a mooring. If anyone would like to help me put it together, which I have done before it might be a good learning process. We could then go for a sail and test it out. It will take an less than an hour. We can meet at a berth at the CYCA so really convenient.
Please email me if you are interested.
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