From: Allen Simis
Sent: November-27-11
To: Will Curry

Hi Will,

It sounds as if EcoTec will stand behind its product, that’s great. Thanks for your assistance in that matter. I’ll paste a response that I received from them, on the tail end of this email.

We are very happy with the performance of our Hydrovane. I’m sorry for not having sent pictures of the install; I will try to do that this week. We have sailed about 4800nm with it since we installed it less than a year and a half ago ( 3 legs between Fiji, and Majuro). The trips have had the wind in every quarter, and on average 3-4 squalls a day. The winds have ranged from very light (8-12kts) to Heavy (40-55kts). The Hydrovane has handled it all.

We are still trying to figure out the perfect balance for Love Song. We have hydraulic steering, and it sometimes takes several degrees of rudder to trim it all out. Even with that we are very happy with the unit. The rudder has developed some twist to it. I don’t think it is hindering the operation of the unit, but it’s something to keep an eye on.

Once again, thanks.
Sincerely
James Simis
S/v Love Song
Majuro, RMI