From: Howat, Graham (UK – England)
Sent: September 23, 2011
To: John Curry
Subject: RE: Hydrovane fitting – Difference of opinion

Dear John

Thanks for the quick and comprehensive reply. Very clear message also.

We did identify that the E bracket might benefit from a through bolt to make sure it doesn’t move at all. This is what we will fitting out next season. We also thought that next time we will go for an A bracket as the forces on the unit are stronger than we imagined.

There were about 8 yachts in the AZAB carrying Hydrovanes and all were interested in our problem and shared their past experiences with us. Most agreed that a stronger than expected fitting was required to the stern because of the forces. One owner even had to strengthen the GRP of their stern of his yacht because that was flexing. All agreed it was a fabulous piece of kit which worked very well so long as it was properly and robustly fixed to the boat.

Despite our fixing problems, a converted Hydrovane user!

Many Thanks.

Graham Howat

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