Hello Mark :Hi Adames - let us know how the Hydrovane works for you! I bought one too, after a lot of talking and research. But I haven't installed it yet, and probably won't until we take Zia south to Mexico.
Thanks Warren.Awesome! It definitely takes some practice to sail with a wind vane. In the long run, it makes you a much better sailor, as sail trim is important to it being able to steer. I run the string forward all the way to the companionway so if I am below I can just reach up and adjust it a bit.
Thanks Stewart.Pretty slick.
Not so cold , thanks to El niño ... up north east , New York / New JerseyThat's great you got a nice gentle introduction! Where do you have your boat? Someplace that's not getting cold?! I know that is a relative term having spent most my life in Alaska.