From: Thom Bland
Sent: June 16, 2018
To: Will Curry
Subject: Re: Hydrovane Photos

Hello you two,

Just wanted to let you know that I don’t need a new stay tube. Seems I cut it correctly after all—-will wonders never cease?

We just did our first sea trial and were very impressed—beer and sandwiches without a whisper of fuss. Hector, our windvane, steered perfectly throughout lunch. Gotta love him

The unit does NOT adjust easily when we try to put the actual vane into irons. Is that just a matter of washing and lubing him or is that a common problem?

[Editor’s Note: for a stiff course adjustment gear on any older unit, yes, try washing with fresh water and soap. No lubricant! If that doesn’t work, try reaming out the two Worm Bearings just slightly – see Operation & Troubleshooting Guide]

Thanks again for all of your excellent help and advice

All the best
Thom
SV Dumela

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