From: Heather Whidden
Sent: 29 October 2024
To: Will Curry
Subject: Hazel the Hydrovane on our SY Kaimana

Dearest Will and Sarah,

Hazels Review:

Our first thought is “How did we ever live without our Hydrovane?” After the first night of our delivery from Gibraltar to Grand Canary, we put the rudder on and off we went with almost no learning curve. The trip was smooth and fabulous!

There are a number of reasons why we are completely thrilled about this appendage on our 2018 Jeanneau Yacht 51 “Kaimana”.

First of all, what could be better than having steerage without using your auto pilot or having to drive the boat yourself? Of course, there are times when Hazel needs adjustments  but it is incredibly easy. Even I can manage it!! If our batteries were to die, then we still have auto steerage!

I love that it doesn’t use any amperage at all!! This allows us to run our hungry freezer and Star Link. Our lithium batteries (1000 watts) soft solar panels (480 watts) is enough energy but….when the auto pilot is on, well that is yet another energy vampire; one that we don’t have to use when Hazel is in action. She is well worth the money!!

Thanks so much for turning us onto the Hydrovane a few years ago at the Seattle Boat show.

You have a great business that helps sailors get to their destinations with one less thing to worry about!!

Cheers to Will and Sarah!

Best,

Heather and Bill Whidden

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