From: Jerald Waldorf
Date: Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Subject: Great Product
To: John Curry

Hi John,

I purchased a Hydrovane last year for my Whitby 42. I left NC for the Virgin Islands on Nov 29, 2009. The offshore leg to Culebra was 1250 miles. Weather varied from 35 knots on stern quarter in 10-12 ft seas in Gulfstream to becalmed. I steered a total of 4 1/2 hours during the entire trip. The Hydrovane was wonderful. With a heavy full keel boat like the Whitby it does a remarkable job. It has exceeded my expectations.

I purchased a Autohelm tiller pilot so i could steer under power or if need drive the pilot in downwind conditions. I have not actually used this arrangement except to verify it works to my expectations. I recently fouled the mizzen sheet on the protruding arm for the tiller. It broke off midway the black plastic transition piece and promptly fell overboard. I had $150 in machine work to adapt the tiller to the pilot while missing the stern rail. Such is life.

Thanks

Jerry Waldorf