Abstract: Preface and AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: What You Will Find in This BookChapter 1. An Overview of Sailboat Self-SteeringMechanical Versus Electronic SteeringA Brief History of Windvane Self-SteeringCaptain Joshua Slocum / Early Experiments / Marin-Marie / Trim-Tab Steering / Blondie Hasler and the OSTAR / Marcel Gianoli / Nick Franklin / Stellan Knoeoes / Hans Bernwall and Carl SeipelChapter 2. Wind-Powered Self-Steering Systems: How They WorkSheet-to-Tiller SteeringTrim-Tab GearsVertical-Vane Trim Tabs / Horizontal-Vane Trim TabsServopendulumsVertical-Vane Servopendulum / Horizontal-Vane Servopendulum / Pendulum Trim Tab / Pendulum Trim-Tab Tiller ArmNotes on Rudder DesignMechanical-Electronic CombinationsChapter 3. Materials and Fabrication MethodsCharacteristics of MetalsMelting Point / Malleability and Ductility / Tensile Strength, Hardness, and Toughness / Galvanic CorrosionMarine AlloysBronze and Brass / Stainless Steel / AluminumMetal Processing and FabricationCasting / Rolling / Seamless Tubing / Brazing and Welding / MachiningPolymersNylon, Teflon, and Delrin / Polycarbonate / Injection MoldingChapter 4. Selecting the Right SystemType of Main SteeringVessel SizeStern and Rudder ConfigurationObstacles, or GarumpelDesign FeaturesServopendulums / Trim TabsEvaluating the ManufacturerReputation / Price / Warranty / Repair / Parts AvailabilityNew Vane Gear ChecklistChapter 5. Vane Gear SpecificationsAries (Denmark/Post-1993) (servopendulum)Auto-Helm (auxiliary rudder horizontal-vane trim tab)Cape Horn (servopendulum)Fleming Global 201 and 301 (servopendulum)Hydrovane (airvane-powered auxiliary rudder)Monitor (servopendulum)Navik (pendulum trim tab)Sailomat 601 (servopendulum)Saye's Rig (pendulum trim tab on main rudder)Windpilot (servopendulum and servopendulum-powered auxiliary rudder)Chapter 6. Purchasing a Used Vane GearWhere to Locate Used Vane GearsCruiser Swap Meets / Nautical Classified Ads / Internet / Marinas and Yacht ClubsWhat to Look ForMatching a Unit to Your Vessel / Price / Condition and Reparability / Parts AvailabilityDiscontinued ModelsUsed Vane Gear ChecklistChapter 7. InstallationThings to ConsiderOverhead Clearance and Airflow / Stern Configuration / Blocks and LinesAttaching to HullPreparation / Mounting Brackets and Backing Blocks / Mounting TubesInstalling Lines and BlocksLines to Tiller / Lines to Wheel / Cape Horn Control LinesAttaching Lines to the HelmTiller Steering / Wheel SteeringChapter 8. Sailing with Windvane SteeringReview of Sailing BasicsTrue and Apparent Wind / The Points of SailBalancing the RigInterfering Forces / Sloop Rig / Split Rig / More on Downwind SailingOperating the Vane GearServopendulum Steering / Trim-Tab SteeringChapter 9. Maintenance and RepairInspectionBushings, Bearings, and SleevesBlocks and Control LinesBent Tubing and Broken WeldsCaring for AluminumUnfreezing Oxidized Parts / Cleaning and Lubrication / Fasteners / Plastic InsulatorsCalibrationServopendulums / Trim TabsBroken AirvanesChapter 10. Customizing Your Vane GearReinforcing the Mounting StructureStruts / Wire and TurnbucklesLubricating Vintage Aluminum Vane GearsCustom AirvanesStandard Airvane / Vane for Light Airs / Same Thing, But Lighter / Storm Vane / Mizzen Boom Vane / Cutting and FinishingTrim Tab for Transom RudderDesign / ConstructionCoupler for Autopilot and Vane GearChapter 11. Emergency RuddersThe Nightmare of Rudder FailureServopendulum ConversionsBEST / Fleming Optional Emergency Rudder / MRUDAuxiliary Rudder ConversionsSOS Rudder: Self-Contained Rudder KitBuild Your Own Emergency RudderInstalling an Emergency RudderChapter 12. Build a Horizontal-Vane Trim-Tab SystemOverview of West End ConceptDesignMaterials and ConstructionAppendixManufacturers, Vendors, and Online Services / Selected NACA Four-Digit Profiles / Beaufort ScaleGlossaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Author
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-03-01
Language: en
Type: book
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