[Public-List] Cape horn windvane problems

[Richard Mair]

Didn't  see this before but make sure that when you set up the vane the
higher part of the mount faces the wind. I hope I explained this well
enough. We had the same problem when we first installed ours but since we
learned to use it its been great. Will be away from the boat for 2 weeeks
but after that I could send a picture. Not sure if any pictures are on our
blog but you could look at travelsintotheblue.blogspot.com
Richard
 On 2012-07-07 12:43 PM, <crufone at comcast.net> wrote:

>
>
> 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.
>
> 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
>
> Michael #133
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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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
>
> Hi all,
>
> 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.
>
>   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.
>
> I really need to figure this thing out.
>
> Thanks
>
> Glenn B.
> dolce 318
>
>
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