Author: Lee WoasPublisher:
ISBN: 9780915160525
Category : Steering-gear
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Self-steering Without a Windvane
Author: Lee WoasPublisher:
ISBN: 9780915160525
Category : Steering-gear
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Yacht Wind-vane Steering
Author: Bill BelcherPublisher:
ISBN: 9780715381762
Category : Automatic pilot (Ships)
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Self-steering Without a Windvane
Author: Lee WoasPublisher:
ISBN: 9780229117086
Category : Automatic pilot (Ships)
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Self-Steering Under Sail
Author: Peter FoerthmannPublisher:
ISBN: 9783347176775
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
If you are thinking of fitting an autopilot or windvane steering system to your boat but are baffled as to which is the most suitable, then this is the book for you. Peter Forthmann, a long-term expert on this subject, explains the difference between tiller, wheel and inboard autopilots, as well as the 12 windvane steering options available, and considers their suitability for various types of boat and sea conditions. Which self-steering systems are more suitable for cruising and which for racing? What are their limitations in terms of sea conditions and power consumption? What is yaw damping? Why are windvane steering systems unsuitable for ULDBs? How do you steer a catamaran without running into power consumption problems? Why is good sail trim so important for good self-steering? What self-steering provisions should you make when building a boat? Is DIY windvane gear construction still a feasible option? All these questions and many more are answered in this very comprehensive book, which concludes with a comparison of all the alternatives available and a list of manufacturers of practically every self-steering system made anywhere in the world. Peter Christian Forthmann has a unique knowledge of self-steering. Born in 1947, he learned to sail as soon as he learned to walk, growing up by the water in Hamburg. An engineer and a highly practical man, Peter Forthmann's creative contribution to the evolution of windvane steering systems is virtually unparalleled. lt is thanks in no small part to him that these systems are still thriving in the age of bits and bytes.
SELF-STEERING UNDER SAIL
Author: Peter FoerthmannPublisher: tredition
ISBN: 3347176782
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
If you are thinking of fitting an autopilot or windvane steering system to your boat but are baffled as to which is the most suitable, then this is the book for you. Peter Forthmann, a long-term expert on this subject, explains the difference between tiller, wheel and inboard autopilots, as well as the 12 windvane steering options available, and considers their suitability for various types of boat and sea conditions. Which self-steering systems are more suitable for cruising and which for racing? What are their limitations in terms of sea conditions and power consumption? What is yaw damping? Why are windvane steering systems unsuitable for ULDBs? How do you steer a catamaran without running into power consumption problems? Why is good sail trim so important for good self-steering? What self-steering provisions should you make when building a boat? Is DIY windvane gear construction still a feasible option? All these questions and many more are answered in this very comprehensive book, which concludes with a comparison of all the alternatives available and a list of manufacturers of practically every self-steering system made anywhere in the world. Peter Christian Forthmann has a unique knowledge of self-steering. Born in 1947, he learned to sail as soon as he learned to walk, growing up by the water in Hamburg. An engineer and a highly practical man, Peter Forthmann's creative contribution to the evolution of windvane steering systems is virtually unparalleled. lt is thanks in no small part to him that these systems are still thriving in the age of bits and bytes.
Wind-vane Self-steering
Author: Bill BelcherPublisher: International Marine Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780877421580
Category : Sailboats
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Self-steering Under Sail
Author: Peter ForthmannPublisher: International Marine Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780070220119
Category : Automatic pilot (Ships)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive description of automatic steering systems for shorthanded sailorsAll voyaging sailboats require some form of automatic steering to relieve shorthanded crew from having to steer every minute underway. Electric autopilots are the usual choice for weekending and coastal cruising; voyagers prefer the greater reliability and lower power draw of windvane systems and there are hybrids that offer the best of both worlds. This book explains it all, filling a large gap in the marine how-to literature.
The Windvane Self-Steering Handbook
Author: Bill MorrisPublisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780071434690
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Here is the definitive manual for choosing, purchasing, installing, maintaining, repairing, using, and even building a windvane self-steerer, that amazing device that relieves longdistance sailors from the the helm while using not one amp of precious electrical power. This user-friendly guide includes: How vane gears work A clear discussion of how to match vane design with boat Invaluable instructions for how to sail with a windvane-- settings, sail trim, and more A detailed look at nine commercial models, plus plans and instructions for readers to build their own
Cruising World
Author: Wind-vane Self Steering
Author: Bill BelcherPublisher:
ISBN: 9781877197000
Category : Steering-gear
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description