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The Windvane Self-steering Handbook
Hardback: 224 pages
Bill Morris
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  • Windvanes and Autohelms
    (Some windvanes are available overseas only - an exception has been made to our usual 'UK sites only' policy for these specialist items)
    Aries Windvane

    Probably the best known windvane system. These have to be ordered from Denmark, but many cruisers think it's worth the effort.


    Aries Spares

    Providing rebuild kits and spare parts service for original Aries self-steering gears - from the inventor himself. Based in Cornwall.


    Automate the Windvane

    Interesting article on linking an electromechanical autopilot (Autohelm) with an Aries windvane. From the yacht 'Valhalla'.


    Autosteer (Hydra SW)

    Two windvane models - a servo pendulum model and a trim tab model for boats under 35ft with transom hung rudders. Cornwall.


    Beaufort Self-Steering

    Servo-pendulum windvanes in a variety of models and materials to suit any yacht, made in France. Select 'English' on the home page.


    Bluewater Supplies

    This UK firm can supply all major brands, whether auxiliary rudder or servo pendulum, and promise to sell you what is best for your vessel.


    Cape Horn Integrated Self-Steering

    Made in Quebec, Canada, every Cape Horn windvane is guaranteed for one circumnavigation or 28,000 miles.


    Fleming Self Steering Systems

    Servo pendulum and auxiliary rudder windvane systems featuring all stainless steel construction. Built in Sydney, Australia.


    Hydrovane

    Unique self steering and emergency steering system with no lines to the wheel or tiller. Off-centre mounting is not a problem.


    Monitor Windvanes (Scanmar)

    Choose from the popular Monitor Servo Pendulum gear, the Auto-Helm Auxiliary Rudder/Trimtab system or the Saye’s Rig. California.


    Mr. Vane

    A new servo-pendulum system that weighs 17lb, can be used on a boat with an outboard and is available for as little as €250 to testers.


    Blue Water Supplies
    Hydrovane
    Seafeather
    Tiller Trimmer