Moody 376
“This is a very unexciting story compared with many of the tales I have read on your website, especially since what happened is exactly what is supposed to happen.”
“To make adjustment easy I have put some red tape on one side of the continuous line pulley block. Pull the red end and you go to port – simple.”
From: Mark Prior
Sent: November 24, 2014
To: Will Curry
Dear Will,
This is a very unexciting story compared with many of the tales I have read on your website, especially since what happened is exactly what is supposed to happen.
I have just had a unit fitted well off-centre on my Moody 376 Grace Richard.
I tried it out for the first time today in settled conditions.
In no more than three knots of wind and with the genoa only just filling I pulled out the pins, put it in gear and unlocked the rudder.
It held a course to such wind as there was.
The airs were so light I thought it may just be boat balance dictating the course. So as a test I used the Hydrovane to tack the boat.
Which it did.
If it is that good in next to no wind I have full confidence it will perform in any conditions.
The tip about using shock cord to help locate the rudder was put to good use, especially for me as a single-hander.
I have also had a double pocketed canvas holder made which is tied to the guard rail and keeps both windvane and rudder safe and out of the way when not in use.
To make adjustment easy I have put some red tape on one side of the continuous line pulley block. Pull the red end and you go to port – simple.
Regards,
Mark Prior
