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The author describes his experience with the Aries servo-pendulum wind vane which he has used since 1984 in 150,000 miles of cruising. 1 page.
[Ocean Navigator, May 2003]
Adjustable-tension block on tiller holds control lines. Can be used to clamp tiller in position or as quick release for wind vane control lines.
[Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA, USA]
Parts for the six models of Aries pendulum-servo windvanes produced from 1968 to 1992, with a history of the designs.
[Aries Vane Gear Spares, Penryn, Cornwall, UK]
They explain the theory and show its practical application on their 53′ Islander. Afternoon class.
[Modern Sailing Academy, Sausalito, CA, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
Unmoderated forum on various sailing topics. Some useful cruising information here, but you need to dig and you need to be selective..
[Usenet, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes. Many specialized forums, including engines, multihulls, maintenance, piracy, the galley, insurance, destinations, and many more.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
Members of one of the largest cruising clubs exchange information and opinions on all cruising topics. No search facility. Use Ctrl-F on message titles, or just browse.
[Seven Seas Cruising Association, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA]
Threaded discussion board on many cruising subjects.
[Cruisenews Network, South Haven, MI, USA]
In any collection of yachts a wind vane on the transom is as good a guide as any to the division of the serious cruisers from the rest.
Don Gilchrist
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