From: Ronald Hiemann
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:01 PM
To: ‘Steve Offshore’
Subject: RE: Hydrovane

Hello Steve,

I still believe purchasing the Hydrovane is still one of the best decisions I have made. It is an expensive piece of kit, for sure, but worth it!

There is nothing much new to add to what I have stated on the web page. I have continued to use the vane as often as possible and it works as advertised. I use it whenever possible. I prefer the silence of the vane as opposed to the humming and buzzing of the autopilot.

I do have both vanes. The original and the stubby. Last year, I used the stubby most of the time. It is easier to clear the mizzen boom with it. Performance wise, I see no difference.

Cheers,

Ronald

s/v Bremer Speck