Does anyone own one of these? I have one and need to replace the a few parts.
Any responses are appreciated. Thanks!
Any responses are appreciated. Thanks!
CYS Self-Steering Wind Vane
- Thread starter Sailon1
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Just out of curiosity (and it's raining outside) I looked it up on the web. It does not seem that you have the name correct or else it is a one-off.
It might be time to make friends with someone with a machine shop and/or a 3 D printer. Good luck.
It might be time to make friends with someone with a machine shop and/or a 3 D printer. Good luck.
Not sure if this helps. You probably already saw it. It has a manufacturer's address but the article is dated April 1983
https://books.google.com/books?id=Y...onepage&q=CYS Self-Steering Wind Vane&f=false
https://books.google.com/books?id=Y...onepage&q=CYS Self-Steering Wind Vane&f=false
Thank you for your reply. Here is a link to an article about this device. I have made some progress
as far as replacing the original, aluminum wind vane that was damaged.
as far as replacing the original, aluminum wind vane that was damaged.
Thank you for the reply. Yes, I have seen that article. In the meantime, I may be able to replace the damaged, original
aluminum wind vane with a thin piece of plywood. I received a quote of $500 from a sheet metal shop to fabricate a
new aluminum vane--a bit pricey for this project.
thanks again, and happy sailing.
aluminum wind vane with a thin piece of plywood. I received a quote of $500 from a sheet metal shop to fabricate a
new aluminum vane--a bit pricey for this project.
thanks again, and happy sailing.
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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I have not seen the windvane so have little idea how you are challenged.
I have a Monitor. They use the stuff found in these modern lawn signs to create a thin light weight wind vane. It is called Corrigated plastic. Home Depot sells it for about $25 a sheet. You would need to fashion a clamp mechanism to attach it to the windvane frame. Easy to cut out. Able to handle light and moderate wind conditions. Just not sure about the strength needed to move the balances on your vane.
I have a Monitor. They use the stuff found in these modern lawn signs to create a thin light weight wind vane. It is called Corrigated plastic. Home Depot sells it for about $25 a sheet. You would need to fashion a clamp mechanism to attach it to the windvane frame. Easy to cut out. Able to handle light and moderate wind conditions. Just not sure about the strength needed to move the balances on your vane.
