From: Philip Bouscarle [mailto:philip@bouscarle.co.uk]
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:52 AM
To: john@hydrovane.com
Subject: Victoria 34 installation

Hi John,

I have had very good experiences with Hydrovane, having sailed a Wauquiez Centurion 47 from Antigua to the UK via the Azores in heavy weather. So heavy it stripped our rack and pinion autopilot within a few days of setting sail. The Hydrovane worked flawlessly on the crossing and as we were only 2 up, gave us much needed respite from steering.

I am now looking at a Vic 34 and see that you have a picture of a Hydrovane fitted with HE Brackets on the website.

You also seem to indicate you favour an A bracket for strength, especially with the new rudder. Presumably the picture on the website was taken before the new rudder was introduced.

Would you recommend an A bracket for a Victoria 34 now?

With best wishes,
Philip