Mast compression repair

pjacobs55 · Mar 19, 2011

On checking my beam this evening, and taking some photos and measurements, I discover my beam is actually 4" thick: 1 1/2" mahogany sandwiching the original spacer and another 1/2" plywood filler. Yikes ... no wonder I have lumps on my skull!

Peter
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n6ric · Mar 19, 2011

Peter,
Having lumps on your skull is much better than being a numskull, which you are definitely not

I got nosey today and dropped the last hash and word from your link and got to peek at all you pictures. You've got some great shots hidden in there. How do you like you wind vane? Does the paddle in the water act as a rudder and steer the boat or do you have to run lines to the tiller? I've been seriously thinking about the Hydrovane so that I have a secondary rudder and don't have to run lines to my tiller. It's far enough down on my project list I don't have to worry about it yet unless I find a used one. I would be interested in anyone's experience running a Hydrovane. Thanks

Ric
s/v Blue Max
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pjacobs55 · Mar 20, 2011

Ric, glad you enjoyed the pictures

The Navik doesn't work as a rudder in itself, and there are lines to the tiller. Not familiar with the Hydrovane, but that sounds like a good idea being able to use it as a rudder as well. The vane is a great addition, especially when single-handing, and the Navik is lightweight and has an excelent track record.

There's a bit of video on the Navik in action at

It took me a while to get my head around to how it works ... magic!

Peter
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albinvega3283 · Mar 20, 2011

Hi All

I have a Neptune Windvane which is the correct weight for a Vega, easy to fit. well built, works well and is not too expensive.

www.windvane.co.uk/

David Wisdish
V3283 PonteneurFrom: Peter
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2011 4:32 PM
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [AlbinVega] Re: Self Steering

Ric, glad you enjoyed the pictures

The Navik doesn't work as a rudder in itself, and there are lines to the tiller. Not familiar with the Hydrovane, but that sounds like a good idea being able to use it as a rudder as well. The vane is a great addition, especially when single-handing, and the Navik is lightweight and has an excelent track record.

There's a bit of video on the Navik in action at

It took me a while to get my head around to how it works ... magic!

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

kasale1305 · Mar 20, 2011

Hi David

Is it possible connect autopilot to Neptun if wind is weak and/or wind is
behind? I mean... then autopilot tell to Neptun winds direction and vindvane
works better. On some models this is possible, how is Neptun?

Kale
Finland2011/3/20 David Wisdish david@...

stevebirch2002 · Mar 20, 2011

Hi All

I have had a Navik fitted for nearly 10 years now and an invaluable piece of gear when needed. Not much call for most of my trips in The Solent though

I also have a Hydrovane in the garage and it is a very hefty piece of gear!! reckon it will make the Vega arse heavy! They really are big and heavy. Mine is just to play with and will sell it soon.

Cheers

Steve B

SVFlyAway · Mar 20, 2011

All,

I have a Navik that is missing a the link arm. Making the arm is simple, but
it takes a couple little fittings that fit (snap) over the two balls to
connect the connector tube. I don't even know what they are called or where
to get them. Any suggestions???

Chris

pjacobs55 · Mar 20, 2011

Chris,
See message #15613. There's a link to some photos. Are these the fittings you need, on the ends of the long skinny fiberglass control rod that runs vertically up the tube to the top of the vane?

Peter
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pjacobs55 · Mar 20, 2011

Also .....
The old Navik parts list has something called a "Ball Link", which I'm guessing is what you want (part# 2-26-52-718)

Scanmar International Inc.

Scanmar International has been providing products for the long distance boater since 1977. Scanmar International, Inc., quality and service you can depend on.

www.selfsteer.com

Unfortunately, I don't think they still supply them :-(

Also, check out this page for "Ball Links":

http://www.dubro.com/bulk/ball_linksA.shtml

It has a lot of model aircraft pieces.

Hope this helps!

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

pjacobs55 · Mar 20, 2011

I seem to be on a roll here.
Try this link:

marinemegastore.com

This domain may be for sale!

www.marinemegastore.com

I've also "Tiny URL'd" it here:

marinemegastore.com

This domain may be for sale!

tinyurl.com

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

stevebirch2002 · Mar 21, 2011

Hi All

The parts are still available but the UK Vega Technical Officer made his
own!! Drop him an email on ray@...
His name is Ray Steele

Cheers

Steve B

winslowbuoy · Mar 21, 2011

Hi Steve - Been following the items on self steering, I have two connecting
rods , one with both connectors the other with one. Was thinking of offering
them but no idea of worth etc. I also have various other parts although some
bent.

mike________________________________
From: Steve Birch steve@...
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 21 March, 2011 7:55:26
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] Re: Self Steering

Hi All

The parts are still available but the UK Vega Technical Officer made his
own!! Drop him an email on ray@...
His name is Ray Steele

Cheers

Steve B

SVFlyAway · Mar 21, 2011

The fittings in the picture are what I need. These are the ball sockets that
snap onto the fixed ball on the Navik. Is there a source for these? I can't
imagine that they were manufactured specifically for Navik.

Chris