[Public-List] Cape horn windvane problems

[Glennb]

thanks all for the suggestions.  I am going up to the marina this morning to run through the suggestions you all forwarded.   I don't have a parts list or any clear narrative on how the linkage is put together or which direction each piece is supposed to turn when activated, so troubleshooting is a bit of a blind fold exercise. Also will take the boat out and experiment more with sail trim, although I usually have only a small bit of weather helm and my weight distribution is pretty well centered amidships.

Glenn 

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On Jul 7, 2012, at 9:43 AM, crufone at comcast.net wrote:

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> Check to see that you have the correct vane installed.  As I remember there are two vanes provided. One for light air conditions and one for very heavy seas/wind speeds. There is also a sensitivity adjustment and if this is not set properly the gear will not perform well. 
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> Certainly Yves is your best source for troubleshooting. Rick Leach #121 from Monterey Bay, CA has a C ape H orn installed and would also be able to help you. He is in the CBAA Roster, Cell # 831.920.8442 
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> Michael #133 
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> From: "Glennb" <brooks.glenn at comcast.net> 
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> 
> Sent: Friday, July 6, 2012 11:26:27 PM 
> Subject: [Public-List] Cape horn windvane problems 
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> Hi all, 
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> anybody have a cap Horn windvane installed on their boat?  I just installed a new unit and am shocked and surprised that it constantly rounds up into the wind, or broaches the boat depending on whether I am going upwind or down wind. The wind vane seems to blow over whenever the boat changes course slightly, and lays down on it's side, not recovering, thus pulling the  tiller hard over until I get headed or broached... The only time it has worked is sailing downwind in the harbor, with no sails set, just 5 kits wind in the rigging, and nor enuf wind to blow to windvane over. 
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>   I've talked to Yves and he says  the unit works perfectly on other boats.  which is great, except mine can't hold a course in a strait line more than 20 seconds before pulling the tiller hard over and stalling.  I.ve checked everything Yves suggested and still no good.  would appreciate talking to anyone who has some experience with these units. 
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> I really need to figure this thing out. 
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> Thanks 
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> Glenn B. 
> dolce 318 
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