How Do Wind Vane Steering Systems Work? James Explains the Magic of Self Steering.

Episode #183 - Sailomat Self Steering Wind Vane

Hello Friends,

On this episode I introduce you to our newest crew member, The Sailomat 3040 Wind Vane that will steer us across oceans. I mounted the wind vane on the wall of our studio so I could demonstrate to you how they work with the entire unit out of the water.

I also explain the different types of wind vanes out there and show you everything that came with our unit.

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James & Camille

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[Huiando]

The best explanation of the wind vane works! Thank you James.

[tomstreet]

Funny, during the pandemic I had to work from home. After months of crap tv watching at lunch I found this video. I watched for a few episodes and just kind of forgot about it. Well fast forward 2.5 years and rediscovered the channel and have been hooked for the last 6 months. The only thing I know about a boat is that it should float!! The channel is about a guy and a boat but it is so much more. Its like saying a piece of chocolate cake is food and it is. But man its more then that to a starving man. Thank you!!

[Devo]

Many years ago, I built an auxiliary rudder self-steering which was truly amazing. It featured an over-balanced (30%) rudder, with a trim-tab. This means the rudder reacted very fast, and the trim-tab went past centre, and thus supplemented the power of the rudder. Normal rudders with trim-tab are diminished in power by the trim-tab. As does this wind vane, where the 'oar' produces a force that counters the rudder.
The first time I took this out, in 5knots on the stern, it worked flawlessly and it steered my 9ton 32 footer with absolute precision, even in downwind runs in big swell.
I designed the system using Dijkstra's 'Self-steering for yachts', a tiny volume that tells you all you need to know.

[ybtech]

That looks just like the thing bolted to the back of my new (old) boat! Thanks for the great explanation. I was a little perplexed with all the strange fittings and how beefy everything is. I do have a manual for it of some sort but I haven't dived into it just yet. Happy sailing!

[petercole]

Excellent presentation! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[maxwellmcelligott]

Congrats on the New Zealand voyage! Epic.

[stashtrey]

Super nice looking unit. Stout and not too much going on. Looks simple and clean. Cool that you mounted it to the wall for the video. A+

[pepsiholic]

i am learning a heck of a lot from your videos. thank you

[heavensfugitive]

You give the best demos and breakdowns I have ever learned from! Thank you for sharing.

[jpmotox]

Thanks for sharing. I was curious about how they worked but hadn't gotten around to looking it up myself. Nice to see this on your channel.

[mlesiecki]

Our sailomat on our Lauren 32 worked flawlessly

[Creek-Critter]

James another great informative video, thank you.

[hrothbertco]

Love the way you mounted it on the wall.

[AXISMEDIATV]

Awesomesauce - I have an old Aries and I love it when its balanced perfectly- its magic you will rest solid on your trip, knowing your making gentle S curves to your destination!

[Dave-zyde]

Thanks I was wondering how the system works. Nice visual lesson.

[williamtownsend]

Super cool, thanks. I never really understood it and now I do.

[IanMShooter]

Great video. Well explained. Thank you

[robertahlstrom]

Thanks guys really great video. Seen a bunch of vindvane videos and this is the best so far(like much of your tech stuff)

[sailingoceandreams]

Bro I just got a tophat 25 mark 1, u make me need to do it your da best..

[davidnelson]

Great video. Loved the way you put it on the wall.