Roger Long wrote:
I wouldn't reject the Cape Horn because of replacing the control lines.
Keep in mind that they are entirely below decks and not exposed to UV. Yves
recommends using lighter lines so they will be the failure point in an over
stress situation. You could also use heavier lines and a lashing on one of
the easier to reach turning blocks for the "fuse". I think the fairly
remote possibility of having to replace a line in challenging conditions is
a good trade off for not having all that extra gear and lines running around
the cockpit and to the wheel. That would concern me more in heavy weather.

If you have a tiller boat, there is probably less incentive to go with the
Cape Horn but it is still a very simple and reliable unit with many
thousands of miles of proven performance.

The windvane section of my website was recently updated:

http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Windvane.htm

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Roger Long





I've looked at your site and it appears like it would be a bugger to
replace a line, or even to check them occasionally. Maybe the pictures
are skewing my perspective. A Cape Horn would probably be much easier to
install and inspect on my boat.
That said, I'm still looking and comparing.
Gordon