Roger Long wrote:
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roger would it be ok to email re the horn vane...?
Shaun

Sure.

Meanwhile, here is my current installation plan. Note that not one part of
the vane will be visible above deck and inboard of the rail. I will open up
the seat locker for access to the two lines that connect, disconnect, and
adjust the vane. If I get tired of doing that, I can always lead the lines
through to cam cleats in the cockpit. That just means more rope underfoot
and more confusion so I think opening up the seat locker will work out best.

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

Aft of the rail, everything will be about as clean and uncluttered as
anything like this could ever be.

I've already purchased the ST1000 tiller pilot that will also go in the
Lazarette. The Cape Horn has an extension on the shaft that controls the
servo paddle with a lever. A shock cord will be anchored and tied into a
loop on a line that goes to the tiller pilot shaft. Under power, I'll just
drop the loop over the end of the shaft and turn on the tiller pilot which
will then drive the servo pendulum. To disconnect the autopilot in an
emergency, just reach in and pop the line off the lever or release the
control lines for the vane itself.

I got a temporary deal on the autopilot and it came with a remote dodger
unit on a cable long enough that I will be able to walk forward on watch for
lobster pots. Another steering mode will be to stand at the stern and just
manipulate the windvane by hand.

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Roger Long