Dan how did you get to be so smart and have such a pretty mate as Kika. She's a smarty too. Thanks for bringing us all along and it was very enjoyable to watch all of the technical stuff and parts and putting together, honest i n j u n. God bless you both forever and ever and look forward to next Sunday.❤❤
Really really love and benefit highly from all of your DIY videos, & DIY moments within regular videos! Because of you, I've got a better drill & have made my first bolt holes in the aluminum of my solar panel rack! Adding a new pair to my 20-year old Siemens panels... And, an oscillating multi-tool for attacking gelcoat stress fractures around the stanchions when the panels are up & running! I wonder how far the ripple effect from your demo videos has gone... We wouldn't be Us without You guys! Much love & gratitude!
I have tied my Jib Sheet off to a tiller for self steering with the wind. It ties on the opposite of what you think it would and of course, your boat will change direction if / when the wind changes direction. Very cool and well done video. Thanks for the info.
I am so happy you guys finally got your wind vane, but i was lil bit shocked because i was expecting Dan crafting his own wind vane, which i am 100 % Dan can craft anything he really wants to if he put his mind to, but i am sure in the future Dan will craft and patent his own wind vane design . can wait but till that time come, Happy Sailing Guys, and thank you guys so much for everything.
That's really interesting Dan! Louise and Chris on SV Passage, your current neighbours who thank you whole heartedly for the kind return of our windward cockpit cushion!
Not fair, you made it seem so easy ! With that said, it was worth every drop of our nervous sweat when we cut the huge hole in the transom and installed ours. Like yours, ours has been flawless. The only issue we have ever had is that the top of the tower (the plastic ring) can get loose in really bad chop and start getting pushed up. After consulting with Yves we just retightened and now we keep an eye on it (with a screwdriver by the helm to be able to fix it rapidly if needed). After ~7000 NM we are still in love with it !
With the combination of the Cape-Horn and Dan's video instructions, one should have zero problems on this installation. These instructions took extra work while doing this installation. so thank you guys. I checked this unit out when you first mentioned it and I compared it to other brands.....I would chose the Cape-Horn unit as well. I really like that you can attach a small inexpensive autopilot control arm to this units servo rudder and use its power to move the main rudder.
How could anyone not be interested is this install. Brilliant episode of a beautifully made piece of equipment. They are fascinating in the way they work. I find these "making" videos very interesting. Thanks for sharing them.
What a great way to take the stress out of sailing long distances! Your explanation seemed really simple but I, personally would never attempt a project of this kind due to it's complexities!
Excellent episode. I installed a windvane just over a year ago (different brand, but exactly the same 'servo rudder' principle). Expensive, but the best upgrade I have even made to the boat. I did a solo 550 mile trip earlier in 2017. I used the windvane all the time, at all points of sail, and it made the trip a real relaxing pleasure. I only steer to park the boat nowadays. Looking forward to seeing it in action.
Awesome install video and very well explained. I had one of the first Cap Horns 20 yearsago when Eves was just starting out. I installed it on my Hans Christian 38. It worked great upwind and downwind in all wind strengths. I think my installation might’ve taken four days and I was at a dock. But working up to drilling that first hole in the hull is what took me the longest amount of time. You can also hook an electric tiller pilot up to it to steer when motoring, but I guess you don’t need that feature.
I'm surprised you didn't build a wooden donut where the big tube goes through the transom for added strength and peace of mind. Is there not much force on that tube? Checking with only a 1/4" hole through the transom was genius. Making a wood plug to neck down the hole size on that rotating piece so you could check accurately, priceless. Dude...you have the skills of 1% of the 1%. It's crazy how good you are. Being mechanically inclined is critical to being able to do what you guys do. It's either that or be very wealthy!
Not only a great video but I loved all the attention you pay to detail and explained every single item and what it does and how it was attached. I used to rewrite telecom instruction manuals for my clients so I appreciate the attention to details. Never assume someone knows anything when explaining something! HA! BTW...Nandji just installed there wind vane today as well. It's officially WIND VANE DAY! Ü PEACE OUT!
Dan, I Hate/Love watching you work because of my problems. When you held something over the transom, I was sure you were going to drop it; because I knew I would. That being said I take back the hate because I don't like the word or the feeling. Keep up to good work, I am back sailing (vicariously) through you guys.
Great video Dan! The explanation of the install, and the quality of the video both were very high. The little woman (my wife )likes it too! If you ever get tired of cruising, and With those great McGiver skills, you might consider running a boatyard in your future life. Regards Ed n Gina
... loved this video ... I'm binge watching trying to catch up ... never had an opportunity to use a wind vane myself and thoroughly enjoyed watching and getting answers to question I've had ... fair winds and following seas ...
I enjoyed your video very much. You seem particularly squared away and, because of this, I was quite surprised to see a wheel on your boat rather than a much better, far more reliable, and less expensive tiller.
Nice people. An incredibly DYI couple. They do need a wind gen on an adjustable swing arm to help charge their batteries. What a great device for steering a sail boat.. Watch their videos and give them your support
Nicely done... I appreciate the detailed video instructions. It brings the Cape Horn written instructions to life. I bought a Cape Horn a couple of years ago and will be installing it in the spring next year, in a marina (thankfully).
A great installation Dan,attention to all the details👍You didn't mention anything about sealing the outside of the transom,but I'm sure that you took care of it.Happy sailing and fair weather👍😊
Is it weird to comment on something loaded almost five years ago which hasn't had any other comment in two years? I found your channel a few months ago. After watching a couple of recent steps, I rewound the tape and started from the beginning. Since this is my first comment/contact, let me say I watch a fair amount of TH-cam content and your channel is my favorite. Truly. Now for the reason of my comment. Tell me I'm wrong here, but when you were installing the last piece, the cap over the aft end of the shaft, you referenced the thick section goes to port. Said it twice while pointing to starboard then installed it with the thick side to starboard. I read through previous comments to see if anyone else asked about this. Is my perspective off here? Just good natured ribbing if I'm right. In Dan's defense, he was pointing left when he referenced port, but he was facing the stern.
What a coincidence. I watched 3 sailing videos today, Sailing Uma and Sainling Nandi both installed weather veins. Both different but very good work by you both.
Hi Dan, thx for this video I was hesitating between a Cap Horn and a Sailomat but you convinced me to take the Cap Horn which seems to be really the best wind vane.
First the flag, then the windvane, Uma's getting more Canadian with each passing week. What a beautifully engineered piece of gear. I guess they've worked out all the bugs in the last 40 years.
Nice Video Dan, I've been looking at the Cape horn for my ferro Endurance, although drilling a 2" hole through the hull would probably take three days :)
Thank you so much for doing this video was really interested in seeing how you'd done the instalation, devvil's always in the details! Commented on your other video how little hesitation you apparently had in drilling a hole in the back of your boat - good to hear your first comment about how nerve wracking it was! That bolt on a string trick is very nifty!
Stevie FordRanger just watched theirs back to back with this one. Interesting to see the difference -my gut feeling is that although this is a more complex design, it would cope better if you were caught with too much sail up. Id be worried that the boat would round up too easily with the other type. Anyway great vid :-)
Thanks Dan - really enjoyed it. As ever, it's some of the little tips & tricks that I get the most from - eg, cross sawing the back of that block to get more epoxy on it. Great stuff!
Wow! Looks like an amazing system. Super well thought through and it just looks so clean. Of course you need to watch out for what you put down in the lazarette now but so worth it to have reliable steering! Great explanation Dan!
Its great! Just nice to feel a little special on your list of anxious viewers. Actually interested to hear more about your windvane and how it works. I was seriously interested and actually contacted them years ago. I had my eyes on Alberg 30 at the time. Great to hear it worked well on your trip to Columbia. Let me know when you start headed up to Mexico!
Great job love the video really nice work on your pre planning and set out for install, I watch a nd follow a few sailing channels and most do it yourself types are quiet ruff when installing equipment is was impressive to see you at work again and very similar to your motor mount install excellent work. Keep up the great work thanks Darrin Carter Australia
Good video Dan. I watch all Uma video's, but I think I missed this one, and as usual it was awesome. I am expecting to purchase a Cape Horn wind vane some time soon. Sail on!
Very interesting, I just watched a HydroVane install from Sailing Nandji. I know yours was way more technical but the hydrovane install looked like mostly everything on the transom, with only the backing plate on the inside. Great Video BTW, like to see those ..fair winds my fellow Canadian.
Hey Dan - impressive installation & well done, I still do not get 100% how it works but it seams like a awesome thing to have installed - very interesting - thanks for sharing & fair winds!
Great video, love you tinkering with the boat. Also windvanes are amazing to me, "simple" mechanical self steering without electronics. Only downside, they make the stern look a bit cluttered which I could live with (though your Cape Horn looks quite clean for a windvane install).
You make it look simple: I never jumped out of perfectly flying aircraft no drilled holes in a non-leaking boat so I can imagine how traumatic drilling a really big hole in the hull:) Cheers and excellent video.
Whaaaaaat Sailing Uma stickers on Amazon!?!?!? I just bought 3 last night with my order. I also left you guys the first review comment. You guys are a Huge inspiration to me. Keep it up Kika and Dan!!
Great video. I'm trying to decide which self steering unit to invest in, they are very expensive for what they are so that's why I say "invest in". Your's seems simple enough to operate and install. I'll be very interested in seeing how she works on a long passage and how much fiddle you have to do to get it operating correctly underway! Again, great video!
Nice installation but I think you mounted the black puck in the wrong direction. Mixed up port and starboard. It´s installed with the thin side to port now.
Yeah, screws over water. Maybe a taped drop cloth to catch anything that fell. Apparently, that did not happen. It would have had I been doing that. And one more thought. The internal support brackets, the first thing you installed. If they are holding everything sturdy, why not put a larger long backing plate to add strength over the long haul? Well done!
Separated some ribs yesterday leaning over the back of my boat. Never put your ribs on the railing and allow your weight to push you down. Just a tip from someone who learned the hard way.
That's a stunning bit of kit and really simple. Really enjoyed this "more techy" detailed install vid. I'dve definitely have dropped those fiddly wee screws in the drink....
If you ever do any work like this again.... Like maybe installing or dismantling a folding prop, or indeed more work on this wind pilot? Fix an upside down parasol or umbrella as a contingency to catch dropped parts or even just get a significant other to hold it at risky moments. There's footage somewhere of exactly this, by a dive team underwater removing a fixed and building new folding prop assembly over sand and weed. I'd say it might even be worth using a lightly coloured brand spanking new one to save that crucial but fiddly non-standard component.
We found a timber strap across the glass transom stoped it flexing under way on the inside m and allowed to have some caulking on the inside as expoxie won’t stick to stainless steel wich excepts vibration under way has lasted 32 k so far they struggle down hill in a big sea if your boat is not up to speed and take a pattern of the vane and log it you may need it It was made in ply and we added 4 inches in hight and works better The reason for the timber strap on the inside of the hull is the unit flexes side to side and will crack the glass and running will let water in big time , glass the timber on fill both sides with caulking. Go out and test it in big seasbesor you go off shore to iron out the bugs good luck
What happens to the slack in the control lines while you're hand steering? Is there a risk of them getting tangled under the cockpit floor? Very cool item, would love to see some sailing footage with it.
That was very interesting. I thoroughly enjoy the mix of your well shot videos eg the travel and visits of the places; and the do your self informative episodes. Happy sailing Uma crew in the new year. Greetings from Oz. Cheers
I hope that Yves Gelinas puts your video on his Cape Horn website, it is the most detailed one that I have ever seen. But, I'll still have to watch it a few more times to fully understand it's operation. I think you can attach an electronic tiller pilot to the quadrant for light wind use, won't you need a NMEA network, or comparable, to then use a remote from the cockpit? I would need a different model/setup if I bought an A30, removed the inboard engine (diesel or Atomic 4) filled in the prop apature and installed a 'tilt-up' outboard as James Baldwin (Atom Voyages) does on his refits --- to much risk of explosion from petrol containers stored in the outboard well. Cape Horn does offer other types of transom attachments, 5 of them, I think...
What was the reasoning behind going with cape horn over some of the other brands available? Great video none the less, would like to see how much if any storage was lost in lazarette and will some shields be needed to prevent gear from pinching or binding the lines.
I watched another recent video of a boat that installed a wind vane that uses its rudder, no connection to the boat's rudder. When in operation, the boat's rudder is tied off dead center. They said they choose that design because it can be used as an emergency rudder. I would be very interested in the decision process that they used to go with a servo wind vane instead of a direct drive. I'm not ready to drop $3K US on one yet, but I will someday!
Great install video. I am purchasing one from Yves as I write this! Very excited to use it to sail to Hawaii on my Beneteau 361. Yves has been quite helpful in devising solutions to my swim step sugar scoop stern. The advantages of this installation is quite clean lines and backup steering in case of wheel steering cable failures. Thanks for the video. Fair Winds!
Glad to hear it! We LOVE IT!!! It's such an amazing piece of kit that just works. And Yves is a great resource for solutions. He's done quite a few installs on so many different boat types. You'll love it!
Glad to hear it! We LOVE IT!!! It's such an amazing piece of kit that just works. And Yves is a great resource for solutions. He's done quite a few installs on so many different boat types. You'll love it!
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Dan how did you get to be so smart and have such a pretty mate as Kika. She's a smarty too. Thanks for bringing us all along and it was very enjoyable to watch all of the technical stuff and parts and putting together, honest i n j u n. God bless you both forever and ever and look forward to next Sunday.❤❤
Love the "how to" videos. It gives a dynamic perspective of the reality of cruising life. Not every adventure has to be recreational.
High points for no music to distract, just impressive work!
LOL there was music: it was so tastefully done you didn't even notice it!
The adventure and touring videos are nice, but I really love the videos about what it takes to own a boat. Glad you shared the details!
I keep rewatching. You have increase d the quality of my own work. My projects have nothing to do with sailing.
Really really love and benefit highly from all of your DIY videos, & DIY moments within regular videos! Because of you, I've got a better drill & have made my first bolt holes in the aluminum of my solar panel rack! Adding a new pair to my 20-year old Siemens panels... And, an oscillating multi-tool for attacking gelcoat stress fractures around the stanchions when the panels are up & running! I wonder how far the ripple effect from your demo videos has gone... We wouldn't be Us without You guys! Much love & gratitude!
I have tied my Jib Sheet off to a tiller for self steering with the wind. It ties on the opposite of what you think it would and of course, your boat will change direction if / when the wind changes direction. Very cool and well done video. Thanks for the info.
I am so happy you guys finally got your wind vane, but i was lil bit shocked because i was expecting Dan crafting his own wind vane, which i am 100 % Dan can craft anything he really wants to if he put his mind to, but i am sure in the future Dan will craft and patent his own wind vane design . can wait but till that time come, Happy Sailing Guys, and thank you guys so much for everything.
Great, thorough video. The operation of these devices always looked so confusing before watching your video. Your workmanship was first class. 👌
Sailing Nanji just put on a wind vane and now your video, must be the week for wind vanes! You'll love it!
Very impressive, Dan. I think both your and Kika's degree serves you well in so many ways.
Love this video! Great job! My heart was racing with the screws install over the water!
That's really interesting Dan! Louise and Chris on SV Passage, your current neighbours who thank you whole heartedly for the kind return of our windward cockpit cushion!
I always park the dingy cross under where I am working just in case I drop that one of a kind metric screw.
Not fair, you made it seem so easy ! With that said, it was worth every drop of our nervous sweat when we cut the huge hole in the transom and installed ours. Like yours, ours has been flawless. The only issue we have ever had is that the top of the tower (the plastic ring) can get loose in really bad chop and start getting pushed up. After consulting with Yves we just retightened and now we keep an eye on it (with a screwdriver by the helm to be able to fix it rapidly if needed). After ~7000 NM we are still in love with it !
With the combination of the Cape-Horn and Dan's video instructions, one should have zero problems on this installation. These instructions took extra work while doing this installation. so thank you guys. I checked this unit out when you first mentioned it and I compared it to other brands.....I would chose the Cape-Horn unit as well. I really like that you can attach a small inexpensive autopilot control arm to this units servo rudder and use its power to move the main rudder.
I wish I had half the amount of knowledge/understanding you do on mechanics and craftsmanship.
Always wondered how those things worked. Thanks for the detailed install and explanation which makes it all come together. Fair Winds...
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope it wan't "over-explained"
Not at all, it was perfect!
How could anyone not be interested is this install. Brilliant episode of a beautifully made piece of equipment. They are fascinating in the way they work.
I find these "making" videos very interesting. Thanks for sharing them.
This cape horn design rings true to me. I've seen it before, and I always wondered about it. I think it's a great way to go.
What a great way to take the stress out of sailing long distances! Your explanation seemed really simple but I, personally would never attempt a project of this kind due to it's complexities!
Excellent episode. I installed a windvane just over a year ago (different brand, but exactly the same 'servo rudder' principle). Expensive, but the best upgrade I have even made to the boat. I did a solo 550 mile trip earlier in 2017. I used the windvane all the time, at all points of sail, and it made the trip a real relaxing pleasure. I only steer to park the boat nowadays. Looking forward to seeing it in action.
Thats great to hear, which one did you go with?
Dan, I remain amazed by your craftsmanship.
Awesome install video and very well explained.
I had one of the first Cap Horns 20 yearsago when Eves was just starting out. I installed it on my Hans Christian 38. It worked great upwind and downwind in all wind strengths. I think my installation might’ve taken four days and I was at a dock. But working up to drilling that first hole in the hull is what took me the longest amount of time.
You can also hook an electric tiller pilot up to it to steer when motoring, but I guess you don’t need that feature.
Yes, the build up to drilling that hole was definitely the hardest part.
I amazed you didn't drop anything into the water during install like tools nuts or bolts. Great job.
I'm surprised you didn't build a wooden donut where the big tube goes through the transom for added strength and peace of mind. Is there not much force on that tube?
Checking with only a 1/4" hole through the transom was genius. Making a wood plug to neck down the hole size on that rotating piece so you could check accurately, priceless. Dude...you have the skills of 1% of the 1%. It's crazy how good you are. Being mechanically inclined is critical to being able to do what you guys do. It's either that or be very wealthy!
Not only a great video but I loved all the attention you pay to detail and explained every single item and what it does and how it was attached. I used to rewrite telecom instruction manuals for my clients so I appreciate the attention to details. Never assume someone knows anything when explaining something! HA! BTW...Nandji just installed there wind vane today as well. It's officially WIND VANE DAY! Ü PEACE OUT!
Dan, I Hate/Love watching you work because of my problems. When you held something over the transom, I was sure you were going to drop it; because I knew I would. That being said I take back the hate because I don't like the word or the feeling. Keep up to good work, I am back sailing (vicariously) through you guys.
Great video Dan!
The explanation of the install, and the quality of the video both were very high.
The little woman (my wife )likes it too!
If you ever get tired of cruising, and With those great McGiver skills, you might consider running a boatyard in your future life.
Regards
Ed n Gina
The first time I understand how this thing works.. Great!
... loved this video ... I'm binge watching trying to catch up ... never had an opportunity to use a wind vane myself and thoroughly enjoyed watching and getting answers to question I've had ... fair winds and following seas ...
I have no intention of fitting a vane but I really enjoyed this video. Keep the coming.
I enjoyed your video very much. You seem particularly squared away and, because of this, I was quite surprised to see a wheel on your boat rather than a much better, far more reliable, and less expensive tiller.
Nice people. An incredibly DYI couple. They do need a wind gen on an adjustable swing arm to help charge their batteries. What a great device for steering a sail boat.. Watch their videos and give them your support
Nicely done... I appreciate the detailed video instructions. It brings the Cape Horn written instructions to life. I bought a Cape Horn a couple of years ago and will be installing it in the spring next year, in a marina (thankfully).
A great installation Dan,attention to all the details👍You didn't mention anything about sealing the outside of the transom,but I'm sure that you took care of it.Happy sailing and fair weather👍😊
Very interesting to see the install. Glad you didn’t have to dive for a screw.
Is it weird to comment on something loaded almost five years ago which hasn't had any other comment in two years? I found your channel a few months ago. After watching a couple of recent steps, I rewound the tape and started from the beginning. Since this is my first comment/contact, let me say I watch a fair amount of TH-cam content and your channel is my favorite. Truly. Now for the reason of my comment. Tell me I'm wrong here, but when you were installing the last piece, the cap over the aft end of the shaft, you referenced the thick section goes to port. Said it twice while pointing to starboard then installed it with the thick side to starboard. I read through previous comments to see if anyone else asked about this. Is my perspective off here? Just good natured ribbing if I'm right. In Dan's defense, he was pointing left when he referenced port, but he was facing the stern.
Wouldn’t surprise me. I still flip them all the time.
What a coincidence. I watched 3 sailing videos today, Sailing Uma and Sainling Nandi both installed weather veins. Both different but very good work by you both.
Love the clean install, will definitely keep this in mind when I install a wind vane on my boat.
Hi Dan, thx for this video I was hesitating between a Cap Horn and a Sailomat but you convinced me to take the Cap Horn which seems to be really the best wind vane.
First the flag, then the windvane, Uma's getting more Canadian with each passing week. What a beautifully engineered piece of gear. I guess they've worked out all the bugs in the last 40 years.
Great video...... I have seen plenty of wind vanes but this is the first time I have seen a quadrant mounting.... I found it really interesting.
I love install videos, thanks for making this one!
Nice job, good explanation. I will never be on a boat because of an inner ear problem but you make it all interesting....James
Dang! I’ve been watching you this past year and was looking into the wind vane steering system and uma popped up. Perfect explanation and install.
I’m watching this in 2019 just before your North Atlantic crossing. You look so young.
Nice Video Dan, I've been looking at the Cape horn for my ferro Endurance, although drilling a 2" hole through the hull would probably take three days :)
Thank you so much for doing this video was really interested in seeing how you'd done the instalation, devvil's always in the details! Commented on your other video how little hesitation you apparently had in drilling a hole in the back of your boat - good to hear your first comment about how nerve wracking it was! That bolt on a string trick is very nifty!
No nuts, bolts or tools overboard: Bravo 👏
Excellent job and interesting to watch. Sailing Nanji just installed their wind vane to.
Stevie FordRanger just watched theirs back to back with this one. Interesting to see the difference -my gut feeling is that although this is a more complex design, it would cope better if you were caught with too much sail up. Id be worried that the boat would round up too easily with the other type. Anyway great vid :-)
It's international wind Vale day!
us too ! nandjis looked great, and we watched the companies yt video on it, simple idea.
Thanks Dan - really enjoyed it. As ever, it's some of the little tips & tricks that I get the most from - eg, cross sawing the back of that block to get more epoxy on it. Great stuff!
Wow! Looks like an amazing system. Super well thought through and it just looks so clean. Of course you need to watch out for what you put down in the lazarette now but so worth it to have reliable steering! Great explanation Dan!
Thanks Tony!!! It works SOOOO well too! Couldn't be happier!
Ps. how do you like this early access thing???
Its great! Just nice to feel a little special on your list of anxious viewers. Actually interested to hear more about your windvane and how it works. I was seriously interested and actually contacted them years ago. I had my eyes on Alberg 30 at the time. Great to hear it worked well on your trip to Columbia. Let me know when you start headed up to Mexico!
Will do! I'm sure you'll see MUCH more of the windvane in coming Steps. Our sail to Columbia was quite epic!
Great job love the video really nice work on your pre planning and set out for install, I watch a nd follow a few sailing channels and most do it yourself types are quiet ruff when installing equipment is was impressive to see you at work again and very similar to your motor mount install excellent work. Keep up the great work thanks Darrin Carter Australia
Excellent and pretty concise instructional vid. Who needs a dock?
Look forward to seeing it in action on a future episode.
Good video Dan. I watch all Uma video's, but I think I missed this one, and as usual it was awesome. I am expecting to purchase a Cape Horn wind vane some time soon. Sail on!
Interesting, as always. Thanks, wish i was a sailor, retired, had a boat.
Very interesting, I just watched a HydroVane install from Sailing Nandji. I know yours was way more technical but the hydrovane install looked like mostly everything on the transom, with only the backing plate on the inside. Great Video BTW, like to see those ..fair winds my fellow Canadian.
Hey Dan - impressive installation & well done, I still do not get 100% how it works but it seams like a awesome thing to have installed - very interesting - thanks for sharing & fair winds!
Amazing piece of engineering.
I am interested as to what your hobby's were as a child . You sir are a natural Engineer. well done Brian London
LEGO....lots and LOTS of Lego ;)
Great video, love you tinkering with the boat. Also windvanes are amazing to me, "simple" mechanical self steering without electronics. Only downside, they make the stern look a bit cluttered which I could live with (though your Cape Horn looks quite clean for a windvane install).
I like the sailing vids, but the diy are my favorites. Cheers!
You make it look simple: I never jumped out of perfectly flying aircraft no drilled holes in a non-leaking boat so I can imagine how traumatic drilling a really big hole in the hull:) Cheers and excellent video.
Whaaaaaat Sailing Uma stickers on Amazon!?!?!?
I just bought 3 last night with my order. I also left you guys the first review comment.
You guys are a Huge inspiration to me. Keep it up Kika and Dan!!
Awe. Thanks!!! Hope you like them!
Great video. I'm trying to decide which self steering unit to invest in, they are very expensive for what they are so that's why I say "invest in". Your's seems simple enough to operate and install. I'll be very interested in seeing how she works on a long passage and how much fiddle you have to do to get it operating correctly underway! Again, great video!
Nice installation but I think you mounted the black puck in the wrong direction. Mixed up port and starboard. It´s installed with the thin side to port now.
Yeah, screws over water. Maybe a taped drop cloth to catch anything that fell. Apparently, that did not happen. It would have had I been doing that. And one more thought. The internal support brackets, the first thing you installed. If they are holding everything sturdy, why not put a larger long backing plate to add strength over the long haul? Well done!
Separated some ribs yesterday leaning over the back of my boat. Never put your ribs on the railing and allow your weight to push you down. Just a tip from someone who learned the hard way.
Yeah, for sure I am dropping at least one of the pieces in the water.
NICE JOB!
OMG!! Here is The King of "MacGyvering"!! Congrat´s
That's a stunning bit of kit and really simple. Really enjoyed this "more techy" detailed install vid. I'dve definitely have dropped those fiddly wee screws in the drink....
thank you for this. Fascinating to watch installation and even I could understand!
Thanks for this video, keep the "technical" ones coming!
Entatching the last bit, huh ? very important to do that..
Nice system , guys, thanks for the info.
i have a south atlantic. nice work!
Excellent stuff guys. Well done getting it all together and not dropping anything in the drink ;)
That's a great autopilot. Good job installing it.
If you ever do any work like this again.... Like maybe installing or dismantling a folding prop, or indeed more work on this wind pilot? Fix an upside down parasol or umbrella as a contingency to catch dropped parts or even just get a significant other to hold it at risky moments.
There's footage somewhere of exactly this, by a dive team underwater removing a fixed and building new folding prop assembly over sand and weed.
I'd say it might even be worth using a lightly coloured brand spanking new one to save that crucial but fiddly non-standard component.
I absolutely love the install vids , just seeing how things go together. good luck and stay safe
Heck of a lot of detail and effort put into this video. Love it guys! I'm sure it'll help out a lot of people. :) Take care!
We found a timber strap across the glass transom stoped it flexing under way on the inside m and allowed to have some caulking on the inside as expoxie won’t stick to stainless steel wich excepts vibration under way has lasted 32 k so far they struggle down hill in a big sea if your boat is not up to speed and take a pattern of the vane and log it you may need it It was made in ply and we added 4 inches in hight and works better The reason for the timber strap on the inside of the hull is the unit flexes side to side and will crack the glass and running will let water in big time , glass the timber on fill both sides with caulking. Go out and test it in big seasbesor you go off shore to iron out the bugs good luck
Thanks for the tips. We'll keep our eyes out for flex issues and leakage.
My boat would be a submarine if I tried that, sweet skillz Dan.
What happens to the slack in the control lines while you're hand steering? Is there a risk of them getting tangled under the cockpit floor? Very cool item, would love to see some sailing footage with it.
Very interesting autopilot contraption and great maticulas job ✅
That was very interesting. I thoroughly enjoy the mix of your well shot videos eg the travel and visits of the places; and the do your self informative episodes. Happy sailing Uma crew in the new year. Greetings from Oz. Cheers
This cat is on it. I just found out what a wind vane even was! lol. This vid is quite amazing actually.
if you did this without dropping anything, you are amaaaaaaaaaaaziiiiiiiiiiiiiing.
I hope that Yves Gelinas puts your video on his Cape Horn website, it is the most detailed one that I have ever seen. But, I'll still have to watch it a few more times to fully understand it's operation. I think you can attach an electronic tiller pilot to the quadrant for light wind use, won't you need a NMEA network, or comparable, to then use a remote from the cockpit? I would need a different model/setup if I bought an A30, removed the inboard engine (diesel or Atomic 4) filled in the prop apature and installed a 'tilt-up' outboard as James Baldwin (Atom Voyages) does on his refits --- to much risk of explosion from petrol containers stored in the outboard well. Cape Horn does offer other types of transom attachments, 5 of them, I think...
What was the reasoning behind going with cape horn over some of the other brands available? Great video none the less, would like to see how much if any storage was lost in lazarette and will some shields be needed to prevent gear from pinching or binding the lines.
I watched another recent video of a boat that installed a wind vane that uses its rudder, no connection to the boat's rudder. When in operation, the boat's rudder is tied off dead center. They said they choose that design because it can be used as an emergency rudder.
I would be very interested in the decision process that they used to go with a servo wind vane instead of a direct drive.
I'm not ready to drop $3K US on one yet, but I will someday!
Just added a detailed explanation the this videos' description above. Hope that helps clarify our process for choosing the Cape Horn over others.
the string/screw you did was amazing to look at haha
Great video, made muddy water only murky for now. That said awesome video ,makes sense and super cool non tech technology thanks!
Great install video. I am purchasing one from Yves as I write this! Very excited to use it to sail to Hawaii on my Beneteau 361. Yves has been quite helpful in devising solutions to my swim step sugar scoop stern. The advantages of this installation is quite clean lines and backup steering in case of wheel steering cable failures. Thanks for the video. Fair Winds!
Glad to hear it! We LOVE IT!!! It's such an amazing piece of kit that just works. And Yves is a great resource for solutions. He's done quite a few installs on so many different boat types. You'll love it!
Glad to hear it! We LOVE IT!!! It's such an amazing piece of kit that just works. And Yves is a great resource for solutions. He's done quite a few installs on so many different boat types. You'll love it!
I heard nothing but good things about these autopilots.
Awesome overview! Perfect amount of detail while keeping a good video flow. Looking forward to more updates on how well it works!
Thank you for this installation video. I just understood how these autopilots work. Yea they are great. Enjoy...
Super ! Très instructif.
Outil indispensable pour des longues traversées.
Interesting, informative and very well put together. Thank you both. I am sure this will prove a real boon on passages.
Thanks for the technical update! Love them and we're glad you do 'em.
Great video. Nice installation. I would have dropped very screw overboard
And yay! A “guy” who understands there is value to reading the instructions. (this is definitely something you couldn’t wing-it on)
Dan I'm not surprised no problems.